The Markham Islanders, Majors, and Sledge hockey organizations have been a cherished family tradition since 1980.

The journey began in 1978 when Sylvia and Jerry Jacobs shared a dream at their kitchen table in Thornhill. They aspired to establish a team that would compete and participate in the MTHL (now the GTHL).

After a protracted two-year battle with the OMHA, their dream finally came to fruition, reaching the courts due to the fact that children from Thornhill were under the OMHA’s jurisdiction and were reluctant to allow them to leave.

Fast forward to the present, as we eagerly anticipate the upcoming hockey season with the resumption of open borders. This milestone represents a dream that seemed unattainable within the realm of minor hockey in Ontario.

Unsurprisingly, we have chosen to announce our coaching lineup on the most significant day of the year, Family Day. Family is paramount to us, regardless of whether you participate in AAA for our Majors, AA or A with our Islanders, Sledge teams, or with our Intro to Hockey and Development Programs. You are all part of our family.

With this in mind, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all our current families for the remainder of the season. We extend a warm welcome to both existing and new families who will join us for the upcoming 2025-26 season and wish you all nothing but success at the upcoming tryouts.

For your convenience, please click on the following link to view our highly skilled and hand-picked coaching lineup:  Coaches 2025

Sincerely,

The Jacobs Family