Around the Rinks — Your Weekly NOHA Hockey Updates!
NOHA Around the Rinks
Nov 11th, 2026
Around the Rinks: One Hockey Community. Countless Stories. All Northern Ontario!
From the first puck drop to the final buzzer, our hockey communities are creating stories worth sharing. This week, we're highlighting the people, programs, accomplishments and moments that bring our rinks to life. Here's what's happening across NOHA territory!
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
This Remembrance Day, the NOHA pauses to honour and remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We are grateful to all veterans, past and present, and those who continue to serve our country.
Today, and every day, we remember.
4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AND BE ENTERED INTO THE EARLY BIRD DRAW ! WIN A FREE CAMP!
Don't miss your chance to enter the EARLY BIRD DRAW for NOHA's Christmas Camps!
Register by November 15 for your chance to WIN A FREE CAMP!
One lucky registrant will have their camp registration fees refunded!
Don't wait until the last minute – secure your spot today!
REGISTER NOW. SKATE LATER. MAYBE FOR FREE!
And that's not all! Every camper will receive:
A NOHA Christmas Camp jersey
Their very own camp water bottle
Most importantly, more time on the ice, building skills, gaining confidence and having fun!
Looking for a way to make your child's Christmas holidays a little more exciting? Give them something they'll love — the gift of more ice time!
Don't miss your chance to get in on the early bird draw. REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 15TH!
Let's make this Christmas one to remember, Around the Rinks!
NOHA ANNOUNCES TEAM ROSTERS FOR THE 2026 OMHA SHOWCASE IN OAKVILLE December 5th and 6th
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is proud to announce the rosters for Team NOHA Red and Team NOHA Black, who will represent Northern Ontario at the 2026 OMHA Showcase in Oakville.
Following an impressive showing at the Alliance Faceoff Showcase, Team NOHA will bring together 36 talented players, including 28 returning players from the Alliance Faceoff and eight new additions to the roster.
The opportunity to return to the ice together reflects the continued development, commitment and hard work of these athletes. The addition of new players brings further talent and depth to both teams as they prepare for another opportunity to compete against strong competition.
The OMHA Showcase provides an important opportunity for players to gain valuable experience, showcase their abilities and continue developing their game while representing the NOHA and their respective hockey associations.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS SELECTED!
The NOHA is proud of the athletes who earned this opportunity. Representing Northern Ontario is something to be proud of, and we look forward to seeing both teams compete in Oakville.
We also extend our appreciation to the coaches, team staff, families and local associations who continue to support these athletes throughout their hockey journeys.
Good luck to Team NOHA Red and Team NOHA Black! Wear the crest with pride!
U14 TEAM NOHA
COACHING STAFF
Stay tuned! We have one more coach announcement coming soon. Keep an eye on our social media channels for the exciting reveal!
REMINDER
TOC Team Applications are due by midnight December 4th.
Please ensure that all team fees and applications are submitted by December 4 at midnight.
Outstanding Team Fees: Any team whose fee has not been received by the deadline will be subject to an additional $250 late fee.
Late Applications: Applications submitted after December 4 will also be subject to a $250 late fee.
Please ensure all payments and applications are submitted on time to avoid additional charges and ensure your team's participation.
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
INCREDIBLE SHOW OF SUPPORT.
When a community comes together, incredible things happen. And this is what hockey is truly all about.
There are moments that remind us hockey is about so much more than what happens on the ice. It's about the connections we build, the people who stand beside us, and the communities that come together when someone needs them most.
The NOHA is incredibly proud to see the Northern Ontario hockey community rally together in support of Holly Love, a Timmins mother of four hockey-playing boys who is courageously fighting stomach cancer.
What started as a goal to help Holly pay for just one treatment, approximately $12,000, quickly grew into something extraordinary. Through the efforts of PMHA Hockey, local teams, families, associations and communities across the region, the fundraising total has climbed to nearly $70,000!
Think about that for a moment.
Not one team. Not one association. Not one community.
ALL TEAMS. ALL COMMUNITIES. ALL ASSOCIATIONS.
Different jerseys, different hometowns and different associations, but one shared commitment to supporting a hockey family in need.
Holly's journey is a reminder that behind every jersey is a family, and behind every hockey association is a community of people who care. While we cannot take away the challenges Holly and her family are facing, we can stand together, offer support and remind them that they are not alone.
The NOHA is proud to see our associations supporting one another in such meaningful ways. This is the spirit of Northern Ontario hockey. This is sportsmanship beyond the rink. This is what it means to be part of something bigger than the game.
To everyone who has donated, organized, shared, attended an event or offered words of encouragement, thank you for showing what our hockey community is capable of when we come together.
We may wear different sweaters, but we are all ONE hockey family.
Our thoughts remain with Holly and her family. We are wishing them strength, hope and better days ahead.
YOUR RINK. YOUR STORIES. OUR HOCKEY COMMUNITY!
Score Big with a Sweet Fundraising Opportunity!
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!
Here is an article in Todays Parent Magazine that has some great information.How To Run A Successful Fundraiser—Without The Stress And Burnout - Today's Parent
That’s a Wrap for This Week!
What's happening at your rink? Do you have a team achievement to celebrate, an event coming up, a volunteer who deserves recognition or a story that should be shared? Send it our way! Help us shine a spotlight on the people, teams and communities that make hockey in Northern Ontario so special.
Your rink has a story. Make sure we get to tell 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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