Stefano Durante Interview | OJHL Director of Recruitment on Player Pathways, Community & Growth

Описание: At the 2025 OJHL Governor’s Showcase in Niagara Falls, presented by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, we sat down with Stefano Durante, the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Director of Hockey Operations & Recruitment. A former standout goaltender in the OJHL and NCAA, Durante now plays a key role in shaping the league’s future and connecting players with opportunities.

In this interview, Stefano shares:
🏒 His journey from being cut by 13 junior teams to becoming an OJHL champion and NCAA Division I player
🥅 Memories of winning the 2017 Centennial Cup with Cobourg and the community that still supports him today
🌍 His experiences at American International College (AIC), helping build a small school into a championship program
📈 What his role as Director of Recruitment entails—promoting the league, scouting talent, and guiding players toward the OJHL
🤝 Why community, billets, and behind-the-scenes support are just as important as what happens on the ice

From personal perseverance to professional leadership, Stefano Durante’s story highlights the opportunities the OJHL provides and the league’s commitment to developing both players and people.

📍 Filmed at the OJHL Governor’s Showcase – Gale Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario

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