The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is pleased to announce that NHL Coach of the Year Ted Nolan will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2026 NOHA Awards Dinner, taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Quattro Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The evening will bring volunteers from across Northern Ontario to celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals who have made a lasting impact on the game in our region. Ted Nolan is one of hockey's

In Episode 2 of The NOHA Show, Director of Hockey Operations Jacob Brown and Executive Director Jason Marchand explore the bigger picture of minor hockey in Northern Ontario. This conversation goes beyond systems and scores to focus on the life skills the game helps build, including time management, resilience, accountability, teamwork, and lifelong involvement in sport. A major highlight is a feature interview with Aaron Logan of Logan Sports Group. Aaron shares how grow

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

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

Toronto, ON- Team NOHA officially heads to the 2026 OHL Cup, one of the premier U16 AAA showcase events in the country. This tournament brings together the top talent from across Ontario and beyond, and our Northern players are ready to make their mark. Below you’ll find the full event program, game schedule, venue details, and streaming information, so families, billets, and fans can follow along every step of the way. Click Here for the Team NOHA Program Explore the full d

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

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 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

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

The NOHA is proud to partner with Nothers The Award Store to present the Volunteer of the Month Award