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 […]
The Aurora Tigers are accepting applications for a head coach. If you are interested please visit auroratigersjra.ca/head-coach
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 […]
On September 13th, the Aurora Tigers will host the newly rebranded Newmarket Hurricanes for the 2025-26 season home opener. This will be the first Battle of Yonge Street in Aurora in 6 years, since 2019. To celebrate the return of the rivalry, we are excited to announce that there will be FREE ADMISSION into the game, […]
The Tigers game against the Toronto Jr Canadiens on Sunday January 26th originally scheduled to be played at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto, has been relocated to Ray Twinney in an exciting return of the Battle of Yonge Street that the league hasn’t seen since the 2018-19 season. The Battle of Yonge Street is the OJHL’s […]
Fans, Get a chance to take home our 2-time game worn Christmas jerseys + socks! For the price of $100 you could take home a players GAME WORN JERSEY! INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PURCHASE: Go onto the page “Christmas Jersey Purchase” (https://www.auroratigersjra.ca/christmas-jersey-purchase) and complete the form. You will then have to put your name down, […]
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR! On December 14th, we host our annual teddy bear toss/toy drive in support of the Southlake Foundation. Bring in a teddy bear/children’s toy for 50% OFF YOUR TICKET! Join us at the Aurora Community Centre on December 14th, where we take on the Markham Royals at 7:30 PM The Central York […]
