Search Results

The NOHA Tournament of Champions Dates and Sites have been announced! See the Dates and Sites below along with registration form. Teams applying must send in the registration form + payment to the NOHA Office by Midnight, December 1st, 2016. NOHA Tournament of Champions Dates and Sites 2016-2017 Team Application Form

Dodge Caravan Kids is open for registration for the 2016-2017 Season. The Dodge Caravan Kids program is a joint effort between participating minor hockey associations and Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram retailers. It provides up to $500 in funding and access to exclusive hockey benefits to novice-level hockey teams across Canada. The goal of Dodge Caravan Kids is to help enrich the game of hockey for participating coaches, players and their families, and represents one of FCA Canada’s key community efforts. View the Registration Information Package or visit www.dodgecaravankids.ca

he Northern Ontario Hockey Association is proud to announce the Canadian Tire First Shift program is being hosted in the Greater Sudbury Region, Chapleau, Manitoulin Island, Iroquois Falls, and Thessalon Centres this Fall. The Canadian Tire First Shift Program is an initiative to open the doors for children ages 6-10 who have never played hockey before. For a registration fee of $199, participants will receive head-to-toe equipment, expertly fitted to the player, as well as six weeks of on-ice sessions focused on learning and fun. For more information on the program, please visit The First Shift To enroll your child, please go the The First Shift Program Locator

Toronto — Hockey Canada, through its Ontario branches, ushers in a new era of transgender inclusion in time for the 2016-2017 hockey season by posting transgender inclusive policies. This step is part of a settlement agreement between Hockey Canada, on behalf of its Ontario members, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and Jesse Thompson, a trans teenaged boy who played amateur hockey and courageously decided to take on the system. The new policies create a more trans-inclusive environment by upholding the human rights of transgender and gender-diverse players. Players who identify as trans can use the dressing room corresponding to their gender identity, be addressed by their preferred name and pronoun, and have the privacy and confidentiality of their transgender status respected. “There is nothing more quintessentially Canadian than hockey and that’s why it is so significant that these policies are welcoming and inclusive of trans youth in sports. Sports can be a real driver for social inclusion and I call on other organizations to follow their lead,” said OHRC Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane. “Transgender people have the right to access services and facilities based on their lived gender identity. Anything less is discriminatory.” “I’m really happy that moving forward, trans kids will be able to fully participate with their hockey teams. For me, when I was on the ice with my team, nothing else mattered,” Jesse Thompson said. “Hockey Canada is iconic and globally known and I hope other organizations will follow their example.” “Jesse’s courage and passion for justice inspired us all. His determination shows how much one person’s struggle can transform lives for the future,” said Melissa Mark, Jesse’s lawyer from the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and Vice President of Program Development and Community Relations at You Can Play said “Hockey Canada’s role in the mediation reaffirmed its commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all players, including its trans and gender non-conforming players, in the hockey community. You Can Play applauds not only the new policy, but also the educational efforts to raise awareness around trans issues.” Background In 2013, Jesse Thompson filed a human rights application at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against Hockey Canada alleging discrimination in services based on gender identity. As an amateur hockey player, Thompson was denied access to the boys’ locker room, which he alleged “outed” him as trans and exposed him to harassment and bullying. Hockey Canada’s new Ontario policies on gender identity and expression are the result of the J.T. v. Hockey Canada et. al. settlement agreement (read more about the case), in which Thompson was represented by the Human Rights Legal Support Centre and the OHRC intervened as a full party. In 2017 Hockey Canada’s Ontario branches have agreed to deliver training on the policies to more than 30,000 coaches and trainers in Ontario. FULL PRESS RELEASE

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The schedule is set for the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge; eight teams will go for gold at the Essar Centre and John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie from Oct. 30-Nov. 5. In partnership with the Canadian Hockey League and Ontario Hockey Federation, Hockey Canada released the schedule Friday. Team Canada Black, Team Canada White, the Czech Republic and United States will play in Group A, while Team Canada Red, Finland, Russia and Sweden will comprise Group B. “This is a major international event for Hockey Canada, one of the biggest it runs on an annual basis, and to be able to bring the best 16-year-old hockey players from around the world to the City of Sault Ste. Marie is such an amazing opportunity,” said Cathy Chlebus, host committee co-chair. “The players who will be on the ice this November are the best of the best in their age group, and fans should be excited to see some of the future stars of the game.” Action will get underway on Sunday, Oct. 30 when Team Canada Red takes on Finland at 12 p.m. ET. Preliminary round play will conclude on Nov. 1 before teams head into the quarter-finals on Nov. 3. The gold-medal game will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Essar Centre. TSN and RDS, the official broadcasters of Hockey Canada, will deliver coverage of the gold-medal game. A full-tournament ticket package, which includes tickets to all 17 games at the Essar Centre, is available for purchase online. Tickets to the five games at the John Rhodes Community Centre will be sold at the door. “The announcement of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge schedule means 22 games and 22 chances for Sault Ste. Marie hockey fans to see the best young players from six countries,” said Jeff Beck, senior manager of events and properties with Hockey Canada. “The city has a hockey tradition almost unrivaled in the province, and we’re excited to be able to help add to it this November.” Prior to the start of the tournament, all eight teams will see pre-tournament action on Thursday, Oct. 27, with two games each at the Essar Centre and John Rhodes Community Centre. The City of Sault Ste. Marie previously partnered with Hockey Canada to host the 2013 TELUS Cup, Canada’s National Midget Championship, with profit of $87,500 that was reinvested into supporting community hockey programs in Sault Ste. Marie. Last year, an economic impact study of the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge conducted by Tourism Dawson Creek and the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance showed close to $6 million in economic activity for the Peace Region and the province of British Columbia. The 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge will bring together the top players in the world born in 2000 or later. In 2015, Team Canada White won the gold medal by defeating Russia 6-2, marking the first gold by a Canadian team since Ontario in 2011, prior to the start of the three-team national team format. Before 2014, Canada was represented by five regional teams: Atlantic, Ontario, Pacific, Quebec, and West. Since the first World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (then known as the Quebec Esso Cup) in 1986, more than 1,600 NHL draft picks have played in the tournament, including 13 of the last 16 first-overall selections (Ilya Kovalchuk, 2001; Rick Nash, 2002; Marc-André Fleury, 2003; Alexander Ovechkin, 2004; Erik Johnson, 2006; Patrick Kane, 2007; John Tavares, 2009; Taylor Hall, 2010; Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, 2011; Nathan MacKinnon, 2013; Aaron Ekblad, 2014; Connor McDavid, 2015; Auston Matthews, 2016). For more information on the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, visit HockeyCanada.ca/HC_WU17 or follow along via social media through Facebook or Twitter.

SUDBURY, ONT., TO HOST 2018 TELUS CUP Canada’s National Midget Championship returns to Ontario for the 13th time, and to Sudbury for second time CALGARY, Alta. – The TELUS Cup, Canada’s National Midget Championship, is headed back to Sudbury, Ont., for the first time in two decades, with the Nickel City set to host the 45th edition of the tournament from April 23-29, 2018 at the Sudbury Community Arena. Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association and the Ontario Hockey Federation, made the announcement Tuesday in Sudbury. The city last hosted the tournament in 1998, when it was known as the Air Canada Cup. It is the 13th time Ontario will play host, joining Oshawa (1974, 1975); Cornwall (1980); North Bay (1984); Gloucester (1987); Thunder Bay (1988); Kitchener (1993); Sudbury (1998); Sault Ste. Marie (2003, 2013); Kenora (2004); and Arnprior (2008). “The TELUS Cup is the pinnacle of the minor hockey system in Canada, and it has long been one of the most prestigious tournaments on our calendar,” said Tom Renney, Hockey Canada president and CEO. “We know the passion the people of Northern Ontario have for our game, and it’s exciting to be able to take Canada’s National Midget Championship back to Sudbury for a second time, and to the province of Ontario for a 13th.” “I have seen first-hand through the years the passion Sudbury has for hockey at every level, and it’s exciting that my hometown will welcome the nation in April 2018 for the TELUS Cup,” said Joe Drago, chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. “This event is a tremendous opportunity for the community to shine on a national stage, and I look forward to being there when the puck drops.” The host Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves of the Great North Midget League – the 2008 TELUS Cup champions – will be joined by five regional winners (Atlantic, Central, Pacific, Quebec and West) to compete for a national title. It will be the sixth time a team from Sudbury has competed in the event. “We’re eager to create a world-class hockey tournament and memorable experience for all the participants and visitors coming to the TELUS Cup,” said Albert Corradini, general manager of the Wolves. “Sudbury has had tremendous success in hosting past provincial championships, and with the support and community spirit that has been shown from our local partners, we know fans are in for an exciting time. We’re looking forward to welcoming back the country on the 20th anniversary of the last time Sudbury played host, and the 10th anniversary of our national championship win.” “The City of Greater Sudbury is very excited for the opportunity to showcase our hockey-crazed city with our signature Northern Ontario hospitality, and the serious hockey talent up here with the Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves,” said Paul Schweyer, major events development officer with the City of Greater Sudbury. “This will be ‘the’ event when it comes in April 2018, which will no doubt reflect in community support and attendance. We look forward to working with the organizing committee, Sudbury Minor Hockey Association, Northern Ontario Hockey Association, Ontario Hockey Federation, Hockey Canada and numerous volunteers to create a memorable, world-class experience for participants and visitors.” The sentiments are echoed from the host committee and Sudbury Minor Hockey Association president Craig Maki. “On behalf of the executive of the Sudbury Minor Hockey Association I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Hockey Canada for the tremendous privilege and responsibility of hosting the 2018 TELUS Cup,” said Maki. “The Sudbury Minor Hockey Association is beyond excited to be invited to play an integral role in this event, as these types of opportunities are a fantastic way showcase the great community of Sudbury on a national stage.” The schedule and ticket information for the 2018 TELUS Cup will be announced at a later date. A number of future NHLers have taken part in Canada’s National Midget Championship since its inception in 1974, including 53 first-round draft picks, three No. 1 selections (Gord Kluzak, Wendel Clark and Sidney Crosby) and eight future Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (Glenn Anderson, Ron Francis, Mike Gartner, Al MacInnis, Larry Murphy, Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman). For more information on the TELUS Cup, visit HockeyCanada.ca/TELUSCup or follow the tournament via social media at Facebook or Twitter. Full Release

DODGE CARAVAN KIDS PROGRAM – Northern Ontario Hockey Association StartFragment Dodge Caravan Kids is back and, in its tenth season, is rolling out exciting new program benefits for novice-level teams across the country. Click here to download the Program Information Package. What Program Benefits Are Back: Team Sponsorship: Chrysler Canada and its Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Retailers have once again teamed up to provide up to $500 in funding to novice-level teams Photo Contest: Chance to win up to $500 in extra funding through the Dodge Caravan Kids photo contest Score & Win Contest: Chance to win a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and $5,000 for your local Branch / Association What’s NEW This Season: Every player on a sponsored team will receive an exclusive Dodge Caravan Kids mini-stick Tune in every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST on City as hockey broadcast icon Ron MacLean shares local hockey stories from communities across Canada. Each episode celebrates players and teams at all levels, from Burnaby, B.C., to St. John’s, N.L. Throughout the season, Dodge Caravan Kids will be celebrating hockey from coast to coast, and featuring a variety of local teams in the broadcast. How Can Your Team Get Involved: Register your team in the Dodge Caravan Kids Team Sponsorship Program. Download the Registration Package at www.dodgecaravankids.ca and contact your local Branch/Association for information on funding policies Enter your team in the Dodge Caravan Kids Photo Contest. Visit www.dodgecaravankids.ca for the contest overview and how to submit your team photo Enter the Dodge Caravan Kids Score & Win Contest for the chance to score a Dodge Grand Caravan and $5,000 for your Association Join us at a local Rogers Hometown Hockey celebration near you and tune-in to the broadcast Sundays at 6:30pm EST. Visit www.dodgecaravankids.ca for the full tour schedule and more information on Rogers Hometown Hockey For information on the Dodge Caravan Kids Team Sponsorship Program: info@dodgecaravankids.ca or (866) 973-2006 For information on the Dodge Caravan Kids Photo Contest, Score & Win and Rogers Hometown Hockey: www.dodgecaravankids.ca EndFragment

ESPANOLA, Ont. – It was a scene reminiscent of Christmas morning at the Espanola Regional Recreation Centre for 40 area kids aged 6-12 who qualified to have their Dreams Come True. StartFragment The Hockey Canada Foundation, whose mission is to promote and foster accessibility to the game of hockey, distributed hockey equipment and conducted skills sessions as part of its Dreams Come True program, established to help families who meet the financial criteria give their kids a chance to play. Registration fees for the 2015-16 season are also covered under the program. “There are no words to describe the satisfaction I feel seeing these kids excited to be receiving brand-new equipment, and knowing they get to play hockey this season,” said Joe Drago, chairman of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. Drago, a Sudbury, Ont., native, was joined by representatives from Hockey Canada and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association for the presentation and skills sessions. “Through Hockey Canada and the Hockey Canada Foundation, we want to make sure we get as many Canadians benefitting from the sport of hockey as we can. Dreams Come True is an important program that allows kids like these an opportunity to have fun and learn all of the invaluable life-lessons that hockey provides.” The Dreams Come True program is supported by Bauer, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Hockey Canada branch members and local minor hockey associations across the Canada. The program, which started in 2007, has helped over 800 kids participate in minor hockey. For more information on the Hockey Canada Foundation, please visit www.hockeycanada.ca/foundation. EndFragment