Woodstock Navy Vets

06/14/2026

Congratulations to Sebastien Fortin, Josh Jodoin and Landyn Quirk on being selected in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection and U18 Priority Selection!

🔹 Sebastien Fortin – 92nd overall, North Bay Battalion
🔹 Josh Jodoin – 133rd overall, Soo Greyhounds
🔹 Landyn Quirk – 7th overall, Guelph Storm (U18 Priority Selection)

Being selected by an OHL organization is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment these players have shown throughout their development.

We are incredibly proud of all three players and would also like to congratulate their families, coaches, teammates and everyone who has helped them reach this milestone.

Read the full story:

🔗 https://www.woodstocknavyvets.ca/navy-vets-congra…draft-selections/

06/14/2026

Yesterday afternoon, we had the opportunity to gather with our players, families, volunteers and staff to celebrate the 2025-26 season at our annual team banquet.
It was a special afternoon filled with reflection, gratitude and recognition as we honored the accomplishments of our players and the memories we created together throughout an unforgettable season.

While the wins and milestones will always be remembered, what stands out most is the people. The Woodstock Navy Vets have been incredibly fortunate to be supported by outstanding players, dedicated families, committed staff, and passionate volunteers who have helped shape our organization throughout our time in the PJHL.

As we close the chapter on the 2025-26 season and our time in the PJHL comes to a close, we do so with a tremendous sense of appreciation. This group gave us a season to remember, and yesterday's banquet was a fitting way to celebrate everything that was accomplished both on and off the ice.

To our players, families, staff, volunteers, sponsors and fans — thank you. Thank you for your commitment, your support and for the countless memories we have shared together.

The future is bright, but we'll always be grateful for the journey that brought us here.

06/11/2026

⚓ Welcome to Anchortown, Josh Jodoin!

The Woodstock Navy Vets are excited to welcome 2010-born forward Josh Jodoin to the organization.

Josh joins the Navy Vets after spending last season with the Mississauga Reps U16 AAA program and is eligible for this weekend's .

A physical forward with plenty of skill, Josh stood out at our Prospects Camp with his ability to make plays at speed, attack the middle of the ice and compete hard every shift.

Read more about Josh and what he'll bring to the Navy Vets:

🔗 https://www.woodstocknavyvets.ca/welcome-to-ancho…ward-josh-jodoin/

06/11/2026

⚓ The future is taking shape in Anchortown ⚓

Today, we're excited to unveil the first group of player signings that will help form the foundation of our inaugural GOHL roster.

From local standouts to elite AAA talent from across Ontario, this group represents an important first step as we prepare for our first season in the GOHL.

Check out the full article to learn more and see the complete list of signings:

🔗 https://www.woodstocknavyvets.ca/navy-vets-announce-first-group-of-signings-for-inaugural-gohl-season/

And don't worry — you'll be getting to know these players a lot better in the weeks ahead through our "Welcome to Anchortown" player spotlight series.

06/04/2026

Sebastien and Andy speak with 519 Sports Online

Congratulations to Sebastien and welcome to the entire Fortin family!

Video: https://youtu.be/0NVOit-FpRc?si=aq9RHQFQ0zH4t_gQ

Fortin is a 16 year old from Woodstock and he'll suit up for the Na...

06/04/2026

⚓SIGNING ALERT ⚓

The Woodstock Navy Vets are proud to share our first player signing announcement of the GOHL era!

Please join us in welcoming Woodstock native Sebastien Fortin to the Navy Vets family.

The 2010-born defenceman joins the organization after an outstanding season with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA program and currently sits at number 55 on the Consensus Ontario Top 100 Rankings ahead of the OHL Priority Selection.

A dynamic, puck-moving defenceman, Sebastien brings elite skating ability, offensive upside, and the ability to make an impact all over the ice. Most importantly, he's a local player with a bright future, and we're excited to be part of his development journey.

This is just the beginning as we continue building our roster for our inaugural season in the GOHL.

Welcome aboard, Sebastien! ⚓

06/02/2026

Head Coach Andy Bathgate discusses the initial recruiting push and his expectations heading into our inaugural GOHL season.

Stay tuned. Signing announcements coming soon.

The Navy Vets will make their debut in the Greater Ontario Hockey L...

05/28/2026

The Woodstock Navy Vets are proud to announce Andy Bathgate as the organization’s Head Coach ahead of our inaugural season in the GOHL.

A Woodstock resident, Bathgate brings an impressive background in both playing and coaching to the Navy Vets bench.

Selected in the 3rd round of the OHL Draft by the Belleville Bulls, Andy went on to record 180 points in 240 OHL games while competing in two Memorial Cup tournaments and was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Draft.

Following junior hockey, Bathgate played seven professional seasons with experience in the AHL, ECHL and Europe.

Behind the bench, Andy has spent the past six seasons coaching within the Halton Hurricanes AAA program, helping develop elite young players at the U14AAA, U15AAA and U16AAA levels.

“We are excited to welcome Andy to the Navy Vets organization as our Head Coach,” said General Manager Darren Young. “We believe he is an outstanding fit for where we are headed as an organization.”

Please join us in welcoming Andy and his family to the Navy Vets organization as we continue preparing for an exciting new era of hockey in Woodstock.

Welcome to , Andy!

05/25/2026

It was a strong opening weekend at our Prospects Camp as preparations continue for our inaugural GOHL season.

The weekend featured plenty of talent, high energy, and an outstanding compete level from a great group of young athletes from across Ontario.

“The compete level was excellent all weekend, but what really stood out was the quality of the kids,” said General Manager Darren Young. “They were respectful, hardworking, and brought a tremendous attitude to the rink every day.”

Thank you to all players, families, referees, timekeepers, volunteers, and staff who helped make the weekend a success.

The recruiting push continues!

05/14/2026

Building for our inaugural GOHL season continues.

As preparations continue for the Woodstock Navy Vets’ inaugural season in the GOHL, work is underway behind the scenes to build a first-class program both on and off the ice.

An important part of that process is finding great billet families to help welcome and support the young athletes joining our organization for the 2026/27 season.

Billet families play a huge role in junior hockey, providing players with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment while they pursue their goals in Woodstock.

As we continue building for this exciting next step in our organization’s history, billet families will be a major part of helping create a strong culture and support system for our players.

For more information on becoming a billet family, please email [email protected]