NORTH BAY- Kohyn Eshkawkogan developed through the Northern Ontario Hockey Association system from U10 through U14, playing with the Little Current Flyers (U10–U11), Manitoulin Panthers (U11–U13), Copper Cliff (U13 AA), and Nickel City (U12–U14 AAA). These formative years in Northern Ontario built the foundation of his game before he progressed to AAA and junior hockey. He has now been selected to attend the U18 World Championships for Canada with Hockey Canada, marking anoth

NORTH BAY- The stage is set for the Ontario Hockey Federation Championships, and Northern Ontario will be front and centre — both on the ice and behind the bench as hosts. This weekend (April 17–19), the best teams in the province clash across multiple divisions, with two championships proudly taking place in NOHA territory. NOHA Teams to Watch Fresh off strong performances at the Tournament of Champions, NOHA will be well represented across divisions. These teams now step on

NORTH BAY- The Northern Ontario hockey community came together once again for an outstanding Tournament of Champions (TOC), showcasing the very best of minor hockey across the region. From thrilling overtime finishes to dominant championship performances, this year’s event highlighted the depth of talent and passion that defines our game. We proudly congratulate all of our 2026 TOC Champions and Finalists: Champions & Finalists U10 AA – Champion: Sudbury Wolves | Finalist: So

NOHA Announces Interim Operations Committee to Ensure Continued Player Development NORTH BAY, ON— The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is pleased to announce that the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association (PMHA), the Timmins Minor Hockey Association (TMHA), and the Timmins Rock have agreed to jointly oversee the operation of the U15 AAA and U18 AAA programs in the City of Timmins. This arrangement will remain in effect indefinitely as the organizations work together

NORTH BAY- The NOHA Development Weekend for players with 2012/2013 birth years is back in North Bay, and from August 7–9, Northern Ontario’s top young players will step into an environment built to challenge, inspire, and prepare them for what’s next. Hosted at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens, this three-day experience is where elite potential meets elite opportunity, the first true step into the NOHA Program of Excellence. For players, it’s a chance to train, compete, and be

NORTH BAY- Team NOHA proudly carried the Northern Ontario banner onto one of the biggest stages in minor hockey, competing at the 2026 OHL Cup in Toronto from March 30 to April 4. Widely recognized as one of North America’s premier U16 AAA showcase tournaments, the OHL Cup brings together elite programs from across Ontario and beyond, all competing under the watchful eyes of hundreds of scouts and hockey personnel. Showcasing Northern Talent Comprised of top players from acr

On April 1, 2026, Hockey Canada will expand The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture , a new learning and development program that is the home for national education and training courses. The program was piloted with five Member Branches for the 2025-26 season, and will expand to 11 Members in 2026-27, with courses for new coaches, rostered staff, officials and parents and guardians.   The Shift Forward  is an enhanced education program that was created following an extensi