Around the Rinks — Your Weekly NOHA Hockey Updates!
NOHA Around the Rinks Oct 21st, 2026
Every Rink Has a Story. Here’s What’s Happening This Week!
Welcome back to Around the Rinks!
Upcoming Important Dates:
Nov 15th, House League Player Registrations must be submitted to the NOHA Office
Dec 4th, NOHA Tournament of Champions Team Applications and Fees Due
Time Keeper Information
How to Register as a Timekeeper for returning Timekeepers
1. If you need an HCR Number, register here:
2. Register for the NOHA Timekeeper clinic. This is not a real clinic; it will create the qualification in Spordle Play, which is necessary to have access to scorekeeping.
3. Register to activate your Spordle Play Account. This is a manual activation; the email will arrive within 48 hours of filling it out.
How to Register as a Timekeeper for NEW Timekeepers
1. Confirm with your MHA they need timekeepers.
If you have played or coached hockey, you do not need to complete step 1.
3. Register for the NOHA Timekeeper clinic.
3. Register to activate your Spordle Play Account. This is a manual activation, the email will arrive within 48 hours of filling it out. Spordle Play Activation
FOR MORE INFORMATIONS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE,
STILL HAVE SPORDLE PLAY QUESTIONS?
Spordle is hosting more "Ask Me Anything" Q&A sessions this week, so there's still time for your league managers, assigners, associative planners, or anyone interested to get their Spordle Play questions answered as the season gets going:
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NORTHERN ONTARIO IS HOSTING!
The NOHA is proud to congratulate Sault Major Hockey Association and Porcupine Minor Hockey Association on being selected as hosts for the 2027 OHF All-Ontario and Central Region Championships!
Out of 10 host associations selected across Ontario, we’re excited to see two NOHA associations recognized for this incredible opportunity!
Congratulations to:
Sault Major Hockey Association – U18 AA
Porcupine Minor Hockey Association – U18 A
Hosting a championship is a fantastic opportunity to showcase not only the talent on the ice, but also the dedication, hospitality, and passion that make our Northern Ontario hockey communities so special.
A huge thank-you to the volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helps make these events possible. We look forward to seeing these communities welcome teams, families, and fans for an unforgettable championship experience!
Congratulations to both associations — Northern Ontario is proud of you!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Apply by Monday, October 26
Help shape the future of Northern Ontario hockey.
The NOHA is forming three new ad hoc committees, and we are looking for volunteers who care about the game in our region and are willing to think creatively.
2027 AGM Planning Committee – Help build an AGM weekend in Timmins (June 11 and 12, 2027) that is worth the trip for every association, including workshops aimed at the betterment of hockey in Northern Ontario.
Rep League Structure Committee – Help find a better way to place Representative teams so they get the right level of competition with reasonable travel across our vast geography. New ideas, including seeded league models, are on the table.
U9 Programming Review Committee – Help return U9 hockey to what it is meant to be: fun and development for the athlete, and a positive experience for every player, regardless of tier.
Meetings are virtual, about once a month, from November 2026 to spring 2027.
Apply by Monday, October 26: https://forms.gle/PVcNLCH4tXuPi1sg9
Questions? Contact Jason Marchand at jmarchand@noha-hockey.ca.
Please read the Terms of Reference for any committee you apply to:
NOHA Players Selected for Team Red and Team Black at the ALLIANCE Hockey Face Off
The NOHA is proud to recognize 36 players from across Northern Ontario selected to represent Team Red and Team Black at the upcoming ALLIANCE Hockey Face Off!
Taking place October 30 – November 1, 2026, in Komoka, Ontario, this exciting opportunity will allow these athletes to showcase their skills, compete against top talent, and continue developing both on and off the ice.
Their selections reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion these players bring to the game, along with the commitment they show to growing as athletes and teammates.
Congratulations to all 36 players on this exciting achievement! You make Northern Ontario proud, and we’ll be cheering you on!
Congratulations to the following players on their selection:
• Jayden Fisher-Ruck – SSM
• Blake Bubalo – SBY
• Maximus Falcioni – SBY
• Lukas Maninos – SSM
• Kadin Micomonaco – SSM
• Jonathan Croome – SBY
• Dante Caruso – SSM
• Kohen Zubyck – NL
• Ben Boissoneault – NL
• Greg Beckerson – SSM
• Daniel McNally – SSM
• Dustin Primeau – NB
• Seamus Blain – NB
• Carson Barr – SBY
• Van Sakellaris – SBY
• Logan Claveau – SBY
• Ben Clayton – SSM
• Blake Dubois – SBY
• Jasper Jarratt – SSM
• Gavyn Nevers – SSM
• Hayden Brason-Doan – SSM
• James Stevens – SSM
• Jonathan Valade – SBY
• Emmitt Deforge – SBY
• Bailey Scott – NB
• Caleb Boucher – NB
• Hayden Horbul – NB
• Noah Moyer – NB
• Jeremy Jarratt – SSM
• Thomas Ubaldi – SSM
• Cullen Fotheringham – NL
• Bryce Perrott – SSM
• John Langois – NB
• Noah Watson – KAP
• Aiden Scott – NB
• Benson Renaud – NB
we look forward to following their progress throughout the event.
TOC Team Applications are due by midnight December 4th.
Fill in the Application below to register to attend the NOHA Tournament of Champions. Applications are due by midnight December 4th. Any applications submitted after December 4th will be charged a late fee.
Please send e-transfers to etransfer@noha-hockey.ca Please Put TEAM NAME TOC FEE in Notes/Memo of Transfer
Please note: all teams that register for the NOHA Tournament of Champions will participate.
Any Team withdrawing from the Tournament of Champions after December 4th shall forfeit their monies to the NOHA
Questions or concerns please email: Playoff Committee Chair: Sue Shepherdson at toc@noha-hockey.ca Staff Personal: Caitlin Hill at chill@noha-hockey.ca
NOHA
HISTORY :
The North Bay Trappers were making noise almost immediately after the NOHA was formed
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The junior Trappers began in the 1921–22 season and finished first in their group in six of their first seven seasons.
They won Northern Ontario junior championships in 1923–24 and 1925–26.
Then the 1928 arena fire changed everything.
For years, North Bay’s junior hockey situation was disrupted, with local all-star teams sometimes representing the city instead.
Despite those challenges, the Trappers eventually returned to championship form.
Northern Ontario hockey history is full of teams that survived more than just tough opponents.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1932, the Sudbury Cub Wolves won the Memorial Cup — Canada’s national junior hockey championship.
One of the players on that team?
Hector “Toe” Blake.
Blake would go on to become a Hockey Hall of Fame player and coach with the Montreal Canadiens.
But before all of that, he was a young hockey player in Northern Ontario.
The Cub Wolves defeated the Winnipeg Monarchs two games to one, winning the deciding game 1–0.
Northern Ontario hockey was producing national champions — and future legends.
Make Fundraising Sweeter with Purdys Chocolatier!
The NOHA is excited to continue offering Purdys Chocolatier fundraising to all NOHA Minor Hockey Associations!
With Purdys’ simple online fundraising program, teams can raise money while offering friends and family delicious, quality gifts. It’s fundraising made easy — so you can spend more time cheering your players on at the rink!
We’re working to bring our NOHA member associations helpful articles, seasonal tips, best practices, and proven strategies to make fundraising a little easier and more successful!
Stay tuned for useful resources, creative ideas, and opportunities to learn more about fundraising.
We’re also exploring interest in a virtual fundraising information session to share knowledge, answer questions, and help associations discover new ways to reach their fundraising goals.
Questions?
Contact Yvette Lauer,
Manager of Digital & Direct Sales 1-888-478-7397 ext. 1
That’s a wrap for this week! Keep the hockey stories coming, and stay tuned for more highlights, great moments, and community happenings in next week’s Around the Rinks!
Have a great story, team achievement, special moment, volunteer shoutout or photos to share?
We want to see it!
YOUR RINK. YOUR STORIES. OUR HOCKEY COMMUNITY!
Send your stories, photos and updates to: mjames@noha-hockey.ca
We’ll see you next week… Around the Rinks!
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