Jr B hockey award winners with fastball connections - updated

The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League has been announcing their award winners for this past season and two of the recipients have connections to local fastball.

Twenty-year-old Dylan Rorwick, in his final year of Junior B hockey, was the league's leading scorer with 75 points (45 goals, 30 assists) for the Richmond Royals. Dylan plays for West Carleton Electric in the Greater Ottawa Fastball League and was a key member of the WC U20 which hosted the 2024 U20 Men's Canadians in Carp last season. UPDATE: "Dido" was also named the league's Most Valuable Player. 

The league's Coach of the Year is Mike "Bundy" Seed from the Athens Aeros. Bundy has been involved for 30 years in the Junior B hockey league with Athens and formerly with Westport. He has also been involved in fastball for many years, most recently as the manager of several OASA teams based out of Westport.

An upcoming playoff series between the Aeros and the Royals starts Sunday in Richmond at 7:20 p.m.

Chiefs Challenge still has room June 20-22

from Jeff Ellsworth 

We are excited to officially announce the 2025 Hill United Chiefs Challenge Men’s Fastball Tournament, set to take place from Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at 75 Davis Street, Simcoe, Ontario. This tournament promises to be one of the most thrilling events of the season, bringing together top talent for an unforgettable weekend of fastball action.

$10,000 Prize Purse – Are You Ready to Compete?

This year, teams will battle it out for a $10,000 prize purse based on an 8-team format. Here’s the prize breakdown:

1st Place: $3,000

2nd Place: $2,000

3rd Place: $1,000

4th Place: $800

Bonus: $200 per win in the Round Robin (16 total round-robin games!)

Each team is guaranteed 4 games in the round-robin stage, with the top 4 teams advancing to Sunday’s playoffs. This format ensures every game counts, with bonus cash incentives up for grabs in every round-robin matchup!

Why You Can’t Miss This Tournament:

With the 2025 ISC season being shorter than usual, this is your chance to lock in valuable games and compete in one of the premier events on the fastball circuit. The Chief Challenge will feature top-tier teams, elite competition, and an electric atmosphere that players and fans won’t want to miss. Whether you’re aiming for the championship or looking to sharpen your game against the best, this is the tournament to be at.

Registration Details – Secure Your Spot Now!

We already have teams confirmed, but there are still a few spots open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this high-stakes, high-energy tournament!

To register, email: hillunitedchiefs[at]gmail.com (Attn: Ginger P. Smith)

For questions, contact: (519) 771-2281

Or reach out to:

Jeff Ellsworth – jeffellsworth19[at]gmail.com

1-902-856-2519

Entry Fee: $600 CAD

Accommodations:

We’ve partnered with Travelodge and Comfort Inn for convenient lodging. Full accommodation details will be emailed once your registration is confirmed.

Help Us Spread the Word!

We’d appreciate your support in sharing this information with your fastball networks. Please forward this email to your contacts, teammates, and fellow coaches to help make the 2025 Hill United Chiefs Challenge an unforgettable event.

Get your team ready, because the 2025 Hill United Chiefs Challenge is gearing up to be one of the biggest and best fastball events of the season. We can’t wait to see you in Simcoe for an epic weekend of competition!