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

Structural adjustment to integrate U16 AAA programming into the GNU18L schedule, featuring expanded scouting exposure and a new showcase event for all U16-aged players. NORTH BAY, ON —The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), in collaboration with the Great North U18 League (GNU18L), is pleased to announce the approval of a structural adjustment to the League for the 2026–2027 season. This change, which will be implemented as a pilot program and evaluated on an annual

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

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

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