Ilir has both a playing Junior/University career as well as an extensive coaching background to the Aurora Tigers. He brings 30 years of experience in skill development, coaching and leading hockey programs across AAA, OMHA, GTHL, Junior A, and hockey operations environments. His background combines high-performance player development, coaching and organizational leadership, with a strong […]

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Tigers Alumni Set to Compete on National Stage at ACHA M1 Championships The Aurora Tigers Jr. A Hockey Club is proud to celebrate the continued success of its alumni, as five former Tigers prepare to compete at the ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships. Representing the Ohio Bobcats, Luc Reeve (2019-2022), Hollander Thompson (2018-2022), and […]

Tigers’ APs Shine at 2026 OMHA Championships The Aurora Tigers organization was well represented this past weekend in Peterborough as four of the club’s affiliate players delivered standout performances at the 2026 OMHA U16 and U18 AAA Championships. Competing against the top teams across the province, Jonah Tagliarino and Noah Janeiro (Credit River Capitals U16), […]

The Tigers have announced this evening that Jay Simmonds has been signed as an assistant coach, joining the current staff of head coach James Thomson and assistant coach David Goverde. Jay will also serve as the director of hockey operations. Jay comes from the Uxbridge Bruins of the PJHL. He has been a member of […]

2008-born goaltender Matthew Humphries is making a significant jump in his development, transitioning from the Aurora Tigers to the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. Humphries showed steady progression at the junior level, posting a 3.82 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage over 25 games during the 2024–25 season with Aurora, before improving […]