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NOHA Unifies Hockey Management with Full Spordle Ecosystem
We are excited to announce that the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) has expanded its partnership with Spordle to adopt the full Spordle ecosystem. This expansion includes Spordle Play, Spordle Page, and the Spordle App, in addition to the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR), which many of our members are already familiar with. This initiative is designed to create a seamless, unified experience for all administrators, coaches, volunteers, and parents, reducing administrat


OHF Screening Update for the 2026–27 Season
Portal Opens April 1, 2026 All screening submissions must be completed through the OHF Online Submission Portal. Start Early – No Receipts Accepted (Apr 1–July 30) Police processing for Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSCs) can take 6–8 weeks. Receipts will NOT be accepted during this period, so applicants should begin the process as soon as possible. Spring Evaluations Returning, previously approved individuals (2025–26) may participate. New participants must complete screening B


Download the SpordlePlay App Now!
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association is proud to provide all its teams with Premium tools in the Spordle App. Stay connected, organized, and informed with: • Team Chat for secure communication between parents and staff • Attendance tracking for games and practices • Custom events like team meetings and extra training sessions • Schedules, stats, and standings in real time • Centralized documents, photos, and videos All from your mobile device. Download the Spordle App toda


2026 OHF Scholarship Program is now Accepting Applications
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is proud to announce that the 2026 OHF Scholarship Program is now officially accepting applications as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Applications will remain open until Friday, May 8, 2026. For nearly three decades, the OHF Scholarship Program has recognized and supported student-athletes, officials, coaches, and volunteers who demonstrate excellence both on and off the ice. Since its introduction in 1997, the program has awarded more than $


The NOHA Show: Champions of Development Podcast Debuts
The NOHA Show is your inside look at minor hockey in Northern Ontario. Hosted by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association’s Executive Director Jason Marchand and Director of Hockey Operations Jacob Brown, the show explores everything that shapes the game in the North. From player development and coaching support to officiating, parent education, and growing the game at every level, this podcast goes beyond the rink boards. You’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges


OHF Announces Approval of 2026–2027 U9 Programming Framework
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), in collaboration with its four Ontario Minor Hockey Members, has received approval from Hockey Canada to continue and refine the Under-9 (U9) Full-Ice Hockey pilot for an additional two-year period. This approval reinforces a structured, evidence-informed approach to player development — one that balances long-term athlete development principles with operational realities across Ontario’s minor hockey system. The pilot applies exclusively


Team NOHA Roster Revealed for OHL Cup
North Bay, ON — The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is proud to officially announce the roster for Team NOHA set to compete at the prestigious OHL Cup, taking place March 30–April 4, 2026, at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto. TEAM NOHA ROSTER The selected players represent the top talent from across Northern Ontario and have undergone an extensive evaluation process that began in August 2025. Throughout the season, athletes were consistently monitored and assessed by










































