From grassroots programs to in-arena recognition, the Belleville Senators continue to play an active role in supporting hockey at the local level throughout the Quinte region.
Whether it’s connecting young players in local minor hockey associations with professional role models, sharing the results of our local junior teams during home games, or contributing time and resources to community initiatives, the Senators remain committed to growing the game across the Bay of Quinte, beyond the ice at CAA Arena.
Throughout the season, Senators players, coaches, and staff regularly engage with local hockey organizations, reinforcing the importance of development, inclusivity, and community connection. These efforts help strengthen the pathway from minor hockey to higher levels of the game, while also ensuring young athletes feel seen and supported.
The Senators are also committed to keeping the tradition of junior hockey in the Bay of Quinte strong, adding Senators and “support local hockey” rink boards around the community, that proudly feature the logos of the Wellington Dukes, Trenton Golden Hawks, Frankford Huskies, and Picton Pirates. The Sens will also welcome those teams to CAA Arena for matchups throughout the season.
“As the Bay of Quinte’s professional hockey team, supporting local hockey is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Belleville Senators Vice President of Business Operations John Mathers. “We’re proud to help create opportunities for young players to develop, feel connected to the game and our club, and to see a pathway forward. The strength of our organization is directly tied to the strength of our hockey community, and we’re committed to continuing that support throughout the season and beyond.”
As the season continues, this page will be updated with the latest examples of how the Belleville Senators are giving back to local hockey — celebrating the programs, players, and partnerships that make the sport thrive in our community.
On December 8, rookies Landon Hookey and Tomas Hamara took part in the Belleville Bearcats First Shift skate at the Mackay Insurance Arena inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. They helped beginner-level players learn some basics and played a game of giant-on-ice tag!
On December 12, Jake Chiasson and Wyatt Bongiovanni joined the U9A Belleville Bearcats for a skate at World Elite Training on Bell Boulevard in Belleville, helping run drills and getting to know the players.
On December 17, Jorian Donovan, Jamieson Rees, and Oskar Pettersson stopped by two Quinte West Minor Hockey practices to help out the coaching staff and share their knowledge. They also played a spirited scrimmage, with the three Senators and a young goalie taking on close to 20 players on the other side, at one point.
OJHL Recap- Week of Jan 19-25
Trenton Golden Hawks
Adding a couple more wins onto their winning streak and taking sole possession of first place in the OJHL’s East Conference were two tasks successfully completed by the Trenton Golden Hawks this past week.
The Hawks extended their winning run to six straight victories and jumped five points ahead of the Stouffville Spirit (while giving up two games in hand) by defeating the St. Michael’s Buzzers, North York Rangers and Aurora Tigers, with some milestones hit along the way.
Tuesday, January 27- Hawks 5 Buzzers 4 (2OT)
Jack Ziliotto’s winner in the dying seconds of double overtime gave the Hawks a massive victory over a pesky St. Mike’s squad.
Ziliotto took a pass and outwaited Buzzers goalie Erik Maki before popping the puck into the back of the net for the extra point, finishing off a see-saw battle where the Hawks had and lost four separate one-goal leads.
Ziliott and Taeo Artichuk (two goals, one assist) each posted three points overall, with Andrew Wycisk and Joey Brehmer added a goal and a helper each.
Hayden Jeffery made 20 stops in the Hawks victory.
Friday, January 30- Hawks 5 Rangers 2
In a ‘David versus Goliath’ type of matchup, the Hawks overcame a surprise early goal to down the Rangers in their lone home game of the week.
Depth scoring came through for Trenton in this contest, with Kale Mace, Daylen Moses, Mason Musclow and captain Thomas Kuipers all finding the net.
Ziliotto counted his 30th of the season as well in the victory.
Mace and Kuipers each registered three points on the night, while Casey Bridgewater added two assists.
Dylan Lee-Stack overcame the early marker 34 seconds into the game to make 20 saves, one of them off a penalty shot in the second period.
Saturday, January 31- Hawks 7 Tigers 2
Artichuk made Trenton Golden Hawks history on Saturday night in his team’s 7-2 romp of the Tigers in Aurora
The 20-year-old forward picked up four points (goal, three assists), with his second of the night and 95th overall passing former Hawks standout Adam O’Marra for the most single-season points in franchise history after he had passed Blainville, Quebec native David Fournier for most all-time points in a Hawks uniform earlier in the season.
A first period hat trick from Ziliotto sparked the Hawks to an early 3-1 lead, keying the Burlington native to a five-point night overall.
Moses scored for the second straight game, Joey Brehmer added a goal and an assist and Beckett Ewart chipped in with one tally.
Colton Drillen-Roach was the winning goaltender with 26 saves as Trenton doubled the Tigers in shots 57-28.
Record- 35-8-0-2 (72 points, first in East)
On the Docket-
Tue, February 3 @ Georgetown Raiders at 7:30 p.m.
Fri, February 6 @ Wellington Dukes at 7:30 p.m. (Battle of Quinte Round #3)
Next Home Game- Tue, February 10 vs Markham Royals at 7:30 p.m
The Wellington Dukes continue to heat up at the right time, taking three straight and six of the last seven, with their current win streak started last week in a trio of thrilling contests to tighten their grip on sixth place in the East.
Wednesday, January 28- Dukes 3 Menace 1
In a rare Wednesday afternoon game against one of the West Conference’s best, the Milton Menace, the Dukes pulled out a gutsy win at the Duke Dome thanks in large part to their goaltender.
Trenton product Dryden Riley was the man of the hour, turning in an outstanding performance with 52 saves as the Menace outshot Wellington 53-23, spotting the visitors an opening goal 35 seconds in before sealing the net the rest of the way.
Two goals in about three minutes in the second period gave the Dukes the lead for the rest of the day.
Liam Campbell, son of former Duke Dave Campbell, scored twice and Belleville’s Sammy Longo notched the game-winner.
Friday, January 30- Dukes 4 Cougars 3 (2OT)
Zack Carrier had a flair for the dramatic, scoring his second goal of the night on a penalty shot in double overtime as the Wellington Dukes edged the Cobourg Cougars 4-3.
Those heroics were needed after a late tying goal with less than three minutes to go from Cobourg’s Henry Wang.
Carrier finished with three points overall and Sacha Trudel and Liam Campbell added Wellington’s other goals in the Dukes sixth straight win at Lehigh Arena.
Tristan Williams added two assists and Royden Smith made 31 saves as the Dukes outshot Cobourg 40-34 and extended the Cougars nearly three-month long losing skid.
Saturday, January 31- Dukes 6 Hurricanes 4
No fatigue was apparent in another chaotic win on Saturday, coming on the road over the Newmarket Hurricanes.
The Dukes overcame a 2-1 deficit with three unanswered tallies in the second, and after losing their lead in the third, got the winning goal from Landon Marleau in the final seven minutes or so of regulation to staple down the win.
Carrier registered another two-goal game, hitting the 30-goal mark with an empty-netter.
Aiden Lee, Cole Ellis and Williams added a goal and a helper each, Will Mitchell and Cain Tucker each notched two assists and Riley kicked aside 36 of 40 Newmarket chances.
Dukes head coach/GM Jacob Panetta on the season so far:
“Our season in Wellington is something the entire staff is proud of. As with most hockey seasons, it has included both highs and lows.
We got off to a strong start, experienced a brief lull in October, managed through a number of injuries, and finished 2025 with a very strong December.
More recently, we added several key pieces at the trade deadline and are beginning to find our rhythm again as we push to gain ground in the standings ahead of the playoffs.
As a staff, we are extremely proud of our players and the commitment they have shown.
We believe we have fostered a positive environment that supports both learning and development.”
On the impact the Belleville Sens are having in the community:
“It has been great to see the work they continue to do within the community.
It is incredibly important for hockey players at all levels, from Timbits through junior hockey, to be exposed to the Sens.
As one of the highest levels of hockey, having that presence in our community and seeing the organization invest time and effort into engaging with the Quinte region creates a great deal of positivity and, we hope, inspiration for young players.
This commitment to community engagement establishes a lasting connection that young hockey players in our area will carry with them for years.”
Record- 23-14-3-5 (54 points, sixth in East)
On the docket-
Fri, February 6 vs Trenton Golden Hawks 7:30 p.m. (Battle of Quinte Round #3)
Thu, February 12 vs North York Rangers 7:30 p.m.
