Three youth hockey players from the Aurora Tigers program helped their teams win provincial titles, while a fourth reached the championship final, during championships in Peterborough, Ontario, earlier this month. The local players from Aurora, Ontario, competed at the top youth levels in the province from March 13 to March 15, 2026.
Jonah Tagliarino and Noah Janeiro played for the Credit River Capitals, which won the U16 title with a 4-2 win over the York-Simcoe Express. This was the first provincial championship in the history of the Capitals organization, according to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Tagliarino recorded eight points across five games to help lead the Capitals to the historic win.
In the U18 division, goaltender Lucas Carpino helped the Markham Waxers win their third consecutive title with a 3-2 overtime victory. Carpino started every game of the tournament and allowed an average of only 1.80 goals per game. This win is the first time a team has won three years in a row at this level in 15 years.
Another local player, goaltender Lucian Arniotis, reached the championship final while playing for the North Shore Whitecaps. The tournament brought 16 teams and 300 athletes to the Miskin Law Community Complex in Peterborough.
The U16 winners will move on to the OHL Cup in Toronto on March 30, 2026. These local athletes are part of a development system through the Ontario Junior Hockey League that helps players reach college and professional hockey levels.
