In 2023, after 52 years as a Junior B team, the Niagara Falls Canucks applied and were approved for reclassification to Junior A. They joined the OJHL, known as the “League of Choice”, generating dozens of NCAA, U SPORTS, CHL and professional commitments on an annual basis. Not since the Niagara Falls Flyers joined the OHL in 1980 has OHA Junior A hockey been played in Niagara!
Junior A hockey at the Gale Centre
The Canucks are one of the most respected, stable and storied franchises in the OHA. Their alumni include two Stanley Cup winners, Frank Pietrangelo, who played for the Canucks in 1979-1980 and won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991, and Gilbert Dionne, who played for the Canucks from 1986-1988 and won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. Several others have made NHL appearances or had NHL careers.
Take a virtual tour of our arena
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Come and watch the stars of the future
The Canucks play and practice in the 2,170 seat Rink 1 of the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls. The building is barrier-free and fully accessible, with 4 NHL-sized ice surfaces, a full-service concession with bar, a pro shop with skate sharpening and a state-of-the-art sound system, that’s minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls. It is no wonder the Canucks attract some of the best junior hockey players in the province.
And listen to our podcast
The Beaver Dam Podcast is the official podcast of the Niagara Falls Canucks — weekly game analysis, post-game audio, interviews and team news.
