Thunder Bay, ON – [July 30, 2025] –
The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) has officially partnered with GameStrat to bring a league-wide in-game replay system to all arenas, enhancing officiating accuracy and supporting competitive integrity across the board.
As part of the partnership, all seven SIJHL arenas will be outfitted with GameStrat Replay — a multi-angle, offline video review system tailored specifically for use by officials and coaches during live gameplay. Each setup includes three synchronized camera angles (overhead and both goal lines), fast frame-by-frame navigation, video annotation tools, and a bench-side iPad flagging system.
With GameStrat’s secure, offline network and local video storage, officials will have dependable access to instant replays, even in low-connectivity rinks.
This marks a major step forward for the SIJHL in modernizing its officiating tools and creating a more professional and transparent game experience. The rollout will take place ahead of the 2025–26 season and includes full installation and live training sessions to ensure officials and team staff are fully prepared.
In addition to the league’s referee replay system, each SIJHL team will have the ability to utilize GameStrat’s Replay & Coding platform. This add-on gives SIJHL member teams their own independent replay and tagging system, enabling real-time play coding, custom cut-ups, post-game video editing, and player ice time tracking — tools already used by top junior leagues across North America.
With this new partnership, the SIJHL continues to prioritize innovation and elevate the quality of play across the league. This implementation also sets the stage for potential future expansion into the broader CJHL landscape, as the league leads by example in the utilization of officiating and review technology.
About the SIJHL –
The Superior International Junior Hockey League is entering its 25th season of competition in 2025-2026 as a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League and is comprised of seven teams across Northwestern Ontario and Michigan. With Governance from Hockey Canada, USA Hockey and the IIHF, the SIJHL plays within Hockey Northwest Ontario Branch of Hockey Canada.
About the GameStrat –
GameStrat is one of the fastest-growing tech startups and the market leader in instant video replay software for sports and tactical training. Founded by former University of Ottawa football players, it began as a tool to give their team a competitive edge and quickly evolved into the go-to solution for football, hockey, lacrosse, and defense and law enforcement environments.
Now trusted by over 1,000 teams and organizations across North America, GameStrat is known for its speed, reliability, and ease of use, helping coaches and tactical units make smarter decisions in real-time.