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 growing up around rinks in Northern Ontario helped shape his path, and how a lifelong love of the game led him into a unique career recognizing hockey’s biggest milestones.
From stories about NHL silver sticks and gold sticks to his experiences working with teams, executives, and players like Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, Aaron offers a fascinating look at a side of hockey most fans never get to see.
NORTH BAY- The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is pleased to congratulate three representatives who have been selected to officiate at the 2026 TELUS Cup, Canada’s National Under-18 Men’s Club Championship.
Representing the NOHA are referees Charlie Giesler and Kyle Whiteman, along with linesperson Devon Marson.
All three officials have developed significant experience within the NOHA through their work in Minor Hockey, the Great North U18 AAA League, and the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). The NOHA is proud to see Hockey Canada and the Ontario Hockey Federation recognize the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by its officials.
The TELUS Cup is Canada’s premier national championship for U18 men’s club teams, showcasing the country’s top U18 AAA hockey talent. Organized annually by Hockey Canada, the tournament features five regional champions and a host team competing for the national title each April. Since its inception in 1974, the TELUS Cup has also served as a key scouting event.
The 2026 TELUS Cup will take place April 20–26 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario.
The NOHA extends its congratulations to Charlie, Kyle, and Devon on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success at the national championship.
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 another significant milestone in his hockey journey.
The NOHA wishes Kohyn and the entire Team Canada group the best of luck at the tournament as they represent the country on the international stage.
