The signing of former Wellington Coach and General Manager Derek Smith by the Trenton Golden Hawks is prompting the Ontario Junior Hockey League to look into a series of trades between the two clubs hours prior to Smith’s resignation from the Dukes.


The signing of former Wellington Coach and General Manager Derek Smith by the Trenton Golden Hawks is prompting the Ontario Junior Hockey League to look into a series of trades between the two clubs hours prior to Smith’s resignation from the Dukes.

The Wellington Dukes are ushering in a new era of pride and tradition with an experienced head coach.
The Dukes are proud to announce British Columbia Hockey League veteran Kent Lewis as their new bench boss effective immediately. Lewis will be the Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach.

Todd Reid, the Trenton Golden Hawks Interim General Manager has announced his successor. “We are thrilled to welcome Derek Smith. He will be taking on the role of Head Coach and General Manager effective immediately,” says Reid. Reid continued, “Derek’s experience both as a player and coach will help get the most out of our players.

The Wellington Dukes are an integral part of the community. Not just Prince Edward County, but both the Quinte Region and Eastern Ontario. The Dukes are considered one of the “Crown Jewels” of the Canadian Junior Hockey League and I take my stewardship of this organization very seriously.

Fresh appearance, additional video, stats through new partnership with HockeyTech. May 29, 2023, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League is unveiling its new-look website this week. Created in collaboration with Ontario-based HockeyTech (FloSports), the new site will provide fans, players, scouts and teams with the latest in online technology available across the hockey world.

after gaining locker room and equipment manager experience with local Ontario Junior Hockey League clubs, Isbister is now operating the rebranded Hangar Pro Shop at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens in Trenton

After the Dukes completed a four-game sweep over the Haliburton County Huskies in one conference semifinal match-up, the Golden Hawks fended off a big rally from the OJHL’s top team during the regular season in the other semifinal.

Jaxen Boyer and Creo Solomon love playing for the Wellington Dukes and in front of the Ontario Junior Hockey League club’s passionate fans at Lehigh Arena.
A home game Sunday, Feb. 19 will be extra special.

Goaltender Ethan Morrow and forward Matheson Mason were selected to play for the silver medal winning Team Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge in Cornwall, Ontario while head coach Derek Smith and athletic therapist Leah Toffelmire were named to the staff.
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