The 2025-26 season for the Brighton Bolts, the representative teams of the
Brighton & District Minor Hockey Association (BDMHA), was a year of intense development and postseason highlights, notably for the U15 and U13 squads.
Season Highlights and Postseason Success
- U15 Rep Championship Run: The U15 Rep Brighton Bolts emerged as a standout team, qualifying for the OMHA Championships held in Kingston in late March 2026.
- U13 Division Performance:
- U13 Rep: The team had a hard-fought season, highlighted by their first regular-season win of 2026—a 4–3 comeback victory over the Stirling Blues. They eventually reached the semifinals, where they narrowly lost to the Douro Dukes.
- U13 LL-2: Secured a 6–2 victory against the Otonabee Wolves in the LEO Championship Finals on March 29, 2026.
- Junior Divisions: The organization hosted the U7 & U8 Brighton Bolts Jamboree in February 2025 to kickstart development for younger players.
Team Statistics & Records
| Team | GP | Wins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| U15 Rep | 26 | 0 | Qualified for OMHA Championships despite regular season record |
| U13 Rep | 10* | 5 | Recorded 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie in key stretches |
| U9 MD | 18 | 5 | Showed consistent development throughout the season |
| U9 LL | 24 | 0 | Focused on fundamental skill-building |
| *Selected tracked game data |
Community & Staffing
- Coaching & Development: The association focused heavily on preparation, offering Checking Clinics with Corey Beer and Prep Skates ahead of the spring evaluations.
- Events: The 4th Annual Brighton Bolts Golf Tournament was held in May 2025 as a primary fundraiser for the season.
- Season Close: The year concluded with a Bolts Awards Night in late March 2026 to recognize player achievements and bench staff contributions.
Looking Ahead
As the 2025-26 season wrapped up, the BDMHA immediately transitioned to the next cycle, opening REP tryout registrations for the 2026-27 season and announcing new coaching lineups for the U9, U11, U13, and U18 Rep teams.