AAA Centre of Excellence (Oakville Rangers Hockey Club)

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Oakville Rangers AAA Centre of Excellence


AAA Centre of Excellence

The Oakville Rangers Hockey Club provides the best player development pathway in Canada.

From U5 to U18 – from House League options to B, BB, A, AA and elite AAA – the Oakville Rangers deliver it all so that players can maximize their unique potential and achieve the highest competitive level possible.

In this new Open Border world, the Oakville Rangers have and are investing significant time, money, resources and people to ensure that the Rangers are the best player development organization in Canada. We are committed to attracting, retaining, developing and advancing players who will contribute to our Championship Culture; who will commit to being the best person/athlete/student they can be; who will support our best-in-class coaches and who will live the RANGERS Standard.

We thank everyone who came out to evaluations and congratulate those of you who were selected. We also hope that you attended our AAA Kick-Off meeting on Saturday, April 25. If not, please carefully review the presentation below and ensure that players/parents/guardians fully understand both our expectations of you for this coming year and what you can expect from us. Next season is not just another season. Next season is THE season. THE Season you took OREPP and summer training seriously; the season you became a better student and person at school; the season you became a better teammate; a more coachable player; a better, more supportive hockey parent; a better more dedicated coach; the season you expect more from yourself and deliver more; the season you become more accountable, responsible, disciplined, respectful – it is the season of no excuses and maximum effort. It is THE Season you look back on and say that was a huge year for me/my son/daughter and the team. 

Thanks very much for being Rangers. Please review the information below and reach out with any questions or concerns:

  • The AAA Season Kick-Off Presentation from Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • The AAA Information Session Presentation from Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • A video recording of the AAA Information Session from Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • A list of our 2026/27 Coaches and our AAA Excellence Support Team
  • AAA Practice and Home Game Night Schedule for 2026/27
  • Oakville Rangers Elite Performance Program (OREPP) details and schedule

Verdon Signature
Verdon Email Signature




AAA Kick-Off Meeting from Saturday, April 25, 2026




AAA Information Session from Sunday, March 8, 2026




Oakville Rangers AAA Coaches & Key Contacts

ROLE NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
President John Verdon [email protected] (416) 417-7373
Vice President, AAA and Player Development Rob Hisey [email protected] (289) 681-0809
Vice President, U7-U10 Ian Starkman [email protected] (905) 301-3528
Rep Executive Coordinator Shawna Gorman [email protected] (905) 467-0392
Player Advancement & Development Advisor Jaan Luik [email protected] -
Power Skating Coaches Ryan and Michelle Moore [email protected] -
Defensive Specialist Andrew MacDonald [email protected] -
Power Skating Coaches Ryan and Michelle Moore [email protected] -
Coach & General Manager, Oakville Blades (OJHL) Mike Tarantino - -
Director, Culture & Mental Performance Chris Archer [email protected] -
Director, Sports Performance Paul Ferri [email protected] -
Director, AAA Goalie Development Charlie McTavish [email protected] -
U10 AAA U11 AAA
U12 AAA U13 AAA
U14 AAA U15 AAA
U16 AAA U18 AAA

please click here for coach’s contact details (will be posted April 1st)




AAA Practice and Home Game Night Schedule for 2026/27

2026-27 AAA Schedule



OREPP

Oakville Rangers Elite Performance Program (OREPP) Details

The Schedule and details for the 2026 OREPP Program are now available. Please click here or visit www.oakvillerangers.ca/Pages/37229/OREPP_-_Elite_Performance_Program/ for more information.