Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about alternative League Structures with ALLIANCE Hockey's Tyler Tolton!
When: Tuesday, February 24th at 7:30 PM
Workshop Overview:
Tyler will present on Alliance Hockey's innovative seeded league structure for AA and A categories. Under this model, all Teams in these categories compete against one another at the start of the season, before being seeded into either AA or A leagues for the remainder of the season based on their performance in the initial competition phase.
While we recognise that geography presents significant challenges unique to Northern Ontario, this workshop will provide our Members with the opportunity to explore an alternative approach to league structure and consider whether elements of this model could be adapted to enhance competitive balance and player development across our region.
What You'll Learn:
Overview of Alliance Hockey's seeded league model
Competition phase design and seeding criteria
Benefits and challenges of implementation
Impact on competitive balance and player experience
Scheduling and logistics considerations
Potential adaptations for geographically dispersed associations
Workshop Details:
Format: Virtual
Duration: Approximately 60-75 minutes (including Q&A)
Date/Time: February 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Who Should Attend: We encourage participation from Association Executives and League leaders/convenors to attend.
The 2026 NOHA-exclusive OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence Camp has officially been announced and is now accepting applications. Eligible Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) players born in 2011 are invited to apply for this high-performance development experience before the March 11, 2026 deadline.
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the NOHA-exclusive camp as part of the OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence.
Taking place May 1–3, 2026 in New Liskeard, ON (Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena), this camp is open exclusively to players registered with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) during the 2025–2026 season who were born in 2011.
This three-day high-performance experience is designed to educate and inform players and families about the pathway to elite hockey. Delivered in partnership with Hockey Canada and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the program introduces participants to the structure, standards, and expectations found at the highest levels of the game.
Each selected player will participate in:
· Five on-ice sessions (three high-intensity practices and two competitive games)
· Off-ice seminars focused on sports psychology, nutrition, mental health, and performance preparation
· A team-based environment to foster leadership and communication
· Direct mentorship from Hockey Canada instructors and OHL development staff
· Individual evaluations and performance feedback
The Program of Excellence is more than a traditional camp — it is a recognized entry point into Canada’s elite development pathway, offering players a rare opportunity to experience the professionalism and expectations associated with the OHL and Hockey Canada.
Application Deadline: March 11, 2026
Eligible NOHA players are encouraged to apply early.
For full details and to submit an application, please visit:
All questions and inquiries should be directed Scott Stevens, Manager, Program & Events: sstevens@ohf.on.ca
Reminder: Tomorrow, February 10th is the final date to register Players and Staff to rosters.
It is also the final date to add Affiliate Players to House League rosters.
If you need any assistance, please reach out to the NOHA Office.
