NOHA Around the Rinks Oct 21st, 2026 Every Rink Has a Story. Here’s What’s Happening This Week! Welcome back to Around the Rinks! Upcoming Important Dates: Nov 15th, House League Player Registrations must be submitted to the NOHA Office ​Dec 4th, NOHA Tournament of Champions Team Applications and Fees Due Time Keeper Information How to Register as a Timekeeper for returning Timekeepers 1. If you need an HCR Number, register here: Scorekeeper Registration | NORTH

NOHA is excited to announce the return of the 4th Annual NOHA Christmas Camps this holiday season. Designed to help players stay sharp, build confidence, and continue developing their skills during the Christmas break, these camps are open to all players from House League to AAA. Whether you're looking to improve your skating, puck skills, hockey IQ, or overall game, there is something for everyone. • Open to all skill levels, from House League to AAA • Professional instruc

Date: October 19, 2026 To: Member Associations Re: New Team Requests for 2027-2028 The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) has implemented a Moratorium on the addition of any AA and below competitive programs for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 seasons (OHF Bulletins 24-054 and 24-055). This decision aligns with the OHF Members' directive to adopt Playing Regulations that promote greater player movement opportunities. The Moratorium allows Member organizations like the NO

NOHA BULLETIN 26-004 October 15, 2026 As League schedules get underway across the NOHA, this bulletin reminds all Member Hockey Associations of the rostering, screening and team staffing requirements that apply to every game and team activity. Please share it with your Registrar, your coordinators and all Team Officials. 1. Players and Team Officials Must Be Rostered in the HCR NOHA Regulation 5.1.1 d) states: "In all Divisions, Players and Team Officials must be registered o

Northern Ontario talent to be represented at the October 30 – November 1, 2026, ALLIANCE Hockey Face Off in Komoka, Ontario NORTH BAY, ON – October 15, 2026 – The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is proud to recognize the players selected to represent Team Red and Team Black at the upcoming ALLIANCE Hockey Face Off, taking place October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Komoka, Ontario. A total of 36 players from across Northern Ontario have been selected, representing sev

The Rinks Are Buzzing, and the Stories Are Just Getting Started! Welcome back to Around the Rinks! Hockey season is in full swing, and across Northern Ontario, the excitement is building with every practice, puck drop, and unforgettable moment. From standout performances and exciting team milestones to the incredible people making a difference in our hockey communities, there will be so much happening beyond the scoreboard. So, take a little break, get comfortable, and catc

The Northern Ontario Hockey Association is seeking volunteers for three new ad hoc committees. Each committee will gather input from our Member Associations and make recommendations to the NOHA Board of Directors. If you care about the future of hockey in Northern Ontario and are open to new ideas, we want to hear from you. 2027 AGM PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE Attendance at the AGM is now mandatory, and associations invest real time and money to attend. This committee will reco

TOC Team Applications Are Now Open! The NOHA is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Tournament of Champions (TOC). Teams interested in participating are asked to complete the NOHA Tournament of Champions Team Application Form by midnight on December 4, 2026. Important: Applications must be submitted by midnight December 4, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will be subject to a late fee. All teams that register for the Tourname

Date: Oct, 07, 2026 11:00 AM EDT The Ontario Hockey Federation is sharing clarification from the Ministry of Sport about Ontario’s updated high school attendance policy and participation in hockey. "The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the updated attendance policy does not create new restrictions on student participation in extracurricular, athletic, cultural, or educational activities that require an approved absence from school." Families must continue to follow th

Date: October 7, 2026 Teams often bring in outside instructors such as skills coaches, skating instructors, power skating coaches and goaltending coaches. NOHA reminds all Member Associations and teams that these people must be registered as OHF Third-Party Instructors before they work with players. Who this applies to The OHF defines a Third-Party Instructor as "any individual that is providing instruction on-ice or off-ice to Players through Team, Association, Members or OH