From the NOHA's Coaching Development Series, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhound Goalie Coach Dan Stewart discusses Goaltenders Skating and Handling the Puck.

There is arguably no more important role in hockey than that of the coach, who is tasked with guiding young players not only on the ice, but off it as well. They are leaders in hockey, and leaders in life. Hockey Canada and BFL Canada are on the hunt for the country’s best women’s hockey coaches, and they are calling on players and parents from coast to coast to coast to nominate coaches who have made significant contributions to the game. What can my coach win? National winn

From the NOHA Officiating Development Webinar Series, OHL Director of Officiating Conrad Hache discusses Setting Goals.

From the NOHA's Coaching Development Webinar Series, North Bay Battalion Head Coach Ryan Oulahen discusses Building a Practice Plan with a Skills Approach.

2021-22 OHF Seasonal Calendar for Traditional Minor Hockey At its Semi-Annual Meeting of Members, the Ontario Hockey Federation approved the 2021-22 seasonal calendar for traditional Minor Hockey. The modification of the 2021-22 seasonal calendar was necessitated by the OHF’s earlier decision to move all tryouts and evaluations to the fall of 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions. The 2021-22 OHF seasonal calendar for minor hockey was built on the following principles: · U7 a

From the NOHA Officiating Development Series, NHL Linesman Dave Brisebois discusses Initiating an Icing.

HOST A NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT HOCKEY PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY The application process for local hockey associations wishing to host the NHL/NHLPA First Shift in 2021-22 is NOW OPEN! The Application period is from March 1st to March 31st. Apply immediately to host an event by CLICKING HERE. For more information on the program, visit the First Shift Website.

Through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture, the NOHA will be hosting two FREE Coaching Education opportunities. This is a great opportunity for new Coaches from this season, or potential Coaches for future seasons. Coaches who attend either of these sessions will receive both Coach 1 - Intro to Coach and Coach 2 - Coach Level qualifications. Clinic Dates March 27th, 2021 - 8:45am March 31st, 2021 - 5:45pm **Note: Attendees must have completed the H/U Online

From the NOHA's Coaching Development Series, Springfield Thunderbirds Head Coach Drew Bannister discusses the Importance of Simplicity.

NOHA Executive Nominations are due March 15th. At the 2021 NOHA Annual General Meeting, the following positions will be up for election: District 1 (Timmins/Chapleau), District 3 (Sault Ste. Marie/Wawa), District 5 (North Bay and area), District 7 (Manitoulin Island/Blind River) and District 9 (Kapuskasing/Hearst). Please send the form below to NOHA Executive Director Jason Marchand at jmarchand@noha-hockey.com NOHA Executive Nomination Form