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If you or if you know someone that requires assistance for the upcoming season- please click on the link for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding Program.
This camp is being operated in conjunction UPEI Women's Hockey Panthers coaching staff and players and guest instructors from NRMHA and Wildcats coaching staff. Schedule to be released in late August. The camps will run approximately Sept 15 - Oct 1.
***Update to Fall Camps***
Female Panther Camp - will start on September 15th.
Names and Full Schedule will be released and posted within the next couple of days.
Novice - Atom Camp
- 8 x 1 hour sessions
- Maximum 28 Skaters
- Cost = $100 for 8 hours instruction ($80 for players who played in NRMHA / Mid Isle last season due to Sweetheart sponsorship)
- Goalies free but must register as only 4 will be on the ice at a time
Peewee - Midget Camp
- 8 x 1 hr sessions
- Maximum 28 skaters
- Cost = $100 for 8 hours instruction ($80 for players who played in NRMHA / Mid Isle last season due to Sweetheart sponsorship)
- Goalies free but must register as only 4 will be on the ice at a time
Registration to be completed by clicking on link: https://goo.gl/forms/bA8OcrfgZbW4Ajwu2
List of registered players will be posted on the development page of http://northriverflames.ca on a weekly basis starting August 21. Registration not completed until payment is received. Payment may be completed by email to nrmhadevelopment@gmail.com or by payment at APM Centre canteen during business hours the canteen is open.
Names will not be added to the registration list until payment has been received & refunds will only be given for medical reasons.
NRMHA 2018/2019 AA teams have been announced as follows:
- Novice AA - Trevor MacNeill
- Atom AA - Scott Ellsworth
- Peewee AA - Patrick Butler
- Bantam AA - Dylan Sanderson
- Midget AA - David Lank
We would like to thank all our applicants.
Novice hockey will have a new seasonal structure in PEI this coming season.
The entirety of 2018-2019 Novice season will use a half-ice game model that will encourage and promote development for players of all skill level. The half-ice model was introduced last year but only for the first half of the 2017-2018 season. The change to a full season of half-ice games will improve and assist with the development of Novice players by getting them more involved with the game through increased puck touches, shots, passes and transitions.
At the Hockey Canada Spring Congress in May 2017, the Hockey Canada board passed a motion starting for the 2019-2020 season it will be mandatory that all games played at the Novice age level be cross or half-ice games. The same motion was also passed as a recommendation for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 seasons.
With this change Hockey PEI is aligned with many other branches in the country who have decided to introduce modified half-ice full time for the upcoming season, including Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador in the Atlantic region.
"Hockey PEI is committed to continuing to improve the delivery of minor hockey within our communities to ensure every player is getting the best possible experience they can," said Jeremy Pierce, Chair of Hockey PEI Development Council. "These changes are about developing players in a positive way and creating a fun and positive atmosphere for kids in this age category".
From the beginning of the minor hockey season to November 15, 2018, Novice teams will focus solely on skill development through their team practices.
Between November 15, 2018 and March 15, 2019, Novice teams will play half-ice games only. All Novice tournaments or jamborees will be played using the half-ice game model.
Hockey PEI has developed a Novice Hockey Guide for parents and Minor Hockey Associations to assist with this transition. The guide further outlines specific details, rationale and the benefits of the Novice hockey program for the upcoming season.
http://hockeypei.com/files/novice_hockey_guide_2018-2019_season.pdf
North River Minor Hockey Association is Calling for Coaching Applications for the 2018-19 season for all "AA" levels (Novice, Atom, PeeWee, Bantam, and Midget). Application deadline is July 22, 2018.
Note: We ask all coaches including those with the intention to return to coach from previous seasons to submit an application so their intentions for the upcoming season are known.
Completed Coaching Application Forms can be sent by email to Crystal Cameron nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
Below are the Mid Isle Wildcats head coaches for the 2018/19 season.
- Atom - Tyler Matthews
- Peewee - Stephen Langley
- Bantam - Shane Hamill
- Midget - Brent Thompson
Below are the Mid-Isle Matrix head coaches for the 2018/19 season.
- Atom AAA - Willie MacGuigan
- Peewee AAA - Tanner McGuigan
- Bantam AAA - Cory Parsons
- Midget AAA - Ryan Ramsay
The Mid Isle Matrix AGM will be July 12 @7:00pm at the Lions Club in North Rustico.
NRMHA Board is pleased to announce that Caley McDonald has accepted the President role. Caley has been part of NRMHA for a number of years, and is also the Co-Chair of the Sweetheart Tournament.
NRMHA also welcomed the following people who will be joining the 2018-2019 Board.
- Jamie Aiken - NRMHA Rep on Matrix Committee
- Shawn Arbing - NRMHA Rep on Matrix Committee
- Patrick Butler - NRMHA Registrar
We Thank all our board members , as they put in countless hours to ensure that our minor hockey program runs smoothly as we prepare for the upcoming Season.
Novice hockey will have a new seasonal structure in PEI this coming season.
The entirety of 2018-2019 Novice season will use a half-ice game model that will encourage and promote development for players of all skill level. The half-ice model was introduced last year but only for the first half of the 2017-2018 season. The change to a full season of half-ice games will improve and assist with the development of Novice players by getting them more involved with the game through increased puck touches, shots, passes and transitions.
At the Hockey Canada Spring Congress in May 2017, the Hockey Canada board passed a motion starting for the 2019-2020 season it will be mandatory that all games played at the Novice age level be cross or half-ice games. The same motion was also passed as a recommendation for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 seasons.
With this change Hockey PEI is aligned with many other branches in the country who have decided to introduce modified half-ice full time for the upcoming season, including Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador in the Atlantic region.
"Hockey PEI is committed to continuing to improve the delivery of minor hockey within our communities to ensure every player is getting the best possible experience they can," said Jeremy Pierce, Chair of Hockey PEI Development Council. "These changes are about developing players in a positive way and creating a fun and positive atmosphere for kids in this age category".
From the beginning of the minor hockey season to November 15, 2018, Novice teams will focus solely on skill development through their team practices.
Between November 15, 2018 and March 15, 2019, Novice teams will play half-ice games only. All Novice tournaments or jamborees will be played using the half-ice game model.
Hockey PEI has developed a Novice Hockey Guide for parents and Minor Hockey Associations to assist with this transition. The guide further outlines specific details, rationale and the benefits of the Novice hockey program for the upcoming season. Click HERE for the Novice Guide.
For More Information:
Hockey PEI
(902) 368-4334
info@hockeypei.com
http://hockeypei.com/news.php?news_id=1677719
2018 - 19 Wildcats Female AAA Coaching Application
Application Due Friday, June 22
http://midislewildcats.com/news.php?news_id=1671381
2018 - 19 Matrix Male AAA Coaching Application
Application Due Friday, June 15
http://www.matrixhockey.ca/coach
Information Bulletin
To: Members Bulletin No: 18-07From: Al MacIsaacDate: June 13, 2018Subject: 2019 Provincial Championship Dates
Minor Council has recently approved the dates for the 2019 Provincial Championships. The dates are:
- March 22-24, 2019
- "A" Male
- "AAA" Male
- March 29-31, 2019
- "AA" Male
- "A" Female
- "AAA" Female
The Bantam and Midget AAA Leagues (male and female) will conduct playoff elimination series set by the respective leagues.
Regards,
Al MacIsaacChair Hockey PEI Minor Council
The Mid Isle Wildcats Annual General Meeting will be held on May 30 at 6:00PM at the Southside Actiplex in Crapaud.
NRMHA has several Board members who have completed their term, and or served many years with our organization and we would like to take this time to thank each and every one of them for their time. We continue to take great pride in our Association and we could not have done it without them. Everyone has given numerous hours of volunteer time over the past several years, and it did not go without notice. Our Association has always been a great part of our community and these individuals have had a hand in bringing Players, Parents, Coaches, Officials, and Volunteers together for the love of the Game.
Board
President - Steven Stead has acted as our President for the past three years, and has completed his term.
(There were no nominations at the AGM with a replacement for President - this position will remain vacant and will now be left with Board Members).
1st Vice President (No Change) - Janice Nordquist
2nd Vice President - Scott Anderson has completed his term...
We would like to "Welcome" and "Congratulate" Sam MacPhail as our New 2nd Vice President.
Secretary (No Change) - Patrick MacFadyen
Many of our Coordinators have also completed their term, and many have contributed many years in their position and we wish to Thank everyone. Board Members will be filling the spots over the next few months as we prepare for the Fall Season.
- Tykes Coordinator - Melissa Keefe
- Novice Coordinator - Cheryl Gorveatt-Crozier
- PeeWee Coordinator - Wayne MacRae
- Midget Coordinator - Terry Soloman (Terry will be moving to Wildcats Rep and Female Steering Committee)
- Registrar - Mark MacDonald
- Wildcat Rep/Female Steering - Laurie Tremere
- Matrix Rep - Maureen Mix (TBD by the Matrix Board)
At this time, if anyone is interested in any of these positions, please email nrmhaassistant@gmail.com and it will be directed to the Board.
NRMHA sends congratulations to our Award winners for 2017-2018. Presentations were made this evening at our AGM Meeting. Thank you to all those who attended.
Most Sportsmanship Award - Bantam AA Coaches. (Presented to Mike Arsenault and Logan Reid) (Missing - Aaron Anderson, Chris Arsenault, Evan Murray, and Jon Arsenault)
Official of the Year - Matt Lank (received by Trevor Lank)
Team of the Year - Atom A Defenders
Volunteer of the Year - Laurie Tremere
Coach of the Year - Tyler Matthews (absent) Novice A Strawberry Cupcakes.
Thanks to all those who submitted nominations.
Please be advised the AGM will be held on Wednesday May 23rd at 7pm - upstairs at the APM Centre.
The Awards Recognition Program is accepting nominations in the following categories:
- Volunteer of the Year
- Administrator of the Year
- Female Player of the Year
- Male Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Gordie Whitlock Development Award
- Aaron Coffin Official of the Year Award
The two scholastic awards, Hockey PEI and Jim Stirling Memorial, are to honor a deserving player, coach and/or official pursuing post-secondary education and valued at $1,000 each
Deadline is May 18th, 2018
Deadline has been extended till April 30th.
Hockey PEI is offering introductory Come Try Hockey female skills clinics. This Program will be three FREE ice sessions for females who are interested in hockey and would like to give it a try. If you are a female who is between 6-14 years old then these sessions are for you.
Program is to introduce females to the game of hockeyIntroduces basic skills in a positive, FUN environmentOpen to females aged 6-14Opportunity to learn and gather information about female hockey programsParticipants may attend for as many sessions as they like
Schedule
- April 15 5:45 pm Simmons Arena
- April 22 3:30 pm Simmons Arena
- April 29 3:30 pm Simmons Arena
Registration
The clinics are FREE of charge. All participants must sign up at the following link: Come Try Hockey Registration Form
On Ice Sessions
- All female instructors
- Each sessions includes 1 hour of on-ice, basic skills and fun activities
- Fun games and cross-ice scrimmages
The focus of each session is to introduce players to the basics, to make new friends, and to try the game without having to make a commitment to sign up for a season.
Participant Expectations
- Borrow Equipment if needed
- Have Fun!
- Meet and make new friends
- Experience the passion of hockey and learn the basics
Contact Information
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Hockey PEI office at info@hockeypei.com or by phone at 902-368-4334.
Town of Cornwall Hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Saturday April 7th from 1-3pm at the Town Hall. (Invite below).
We are now accepting nominations for the 2017/2018 for our NRMHA Hockey Awards- Each year North River Minor Hockey recognizes "winners" by awarding a plaque. This year we will be presenting the plaques at the AGM meeting in May. (Date - TBD).
The members of the nominating committee are requesting nominations for these awards.
- Coach (or group of coaches) of the year
- Volunteer of the year
- Official of the year
- Team of the Year
We are requesting that all managers notify their team's parents of these awards and encourage persons to make applications for any or all of them. We feel that the input from the parents should assist with the process of giving the awards to the most deserving persons.
With each request, we ask that persons include:
- The name of the nominee
- The reason you are nominating this person
- Name of person making the nomination
All submissions are to be sent to nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
NRMHA would like to recognize all the graduating players from Minor Hockey for 2018.
- Bailey Anderson
- Taylor Carragher
- Abby Clow
- Coulton Coles
- Morgan Cormier
- Jean Luc Duguay
- Thomas Ford
- Jessica Gallant
- Connor Gauthier
- Austin Hogan
- Brenna Howatt
- Griffin Hughes
- Cody Jay
- Kennedy LaFlamme
- Matt Lank
- Chandler Laporte
- Makayla Larsen
- Ryan Larter
- Savannah MacLaughlan
- Alyssa MacLean
- Keith MacPhee
- Cameron Newman
- Sydney Northcott
- Brianna O'Connor
- Madeline Paquet
- Ben Peters
- Connor Reardon
- Hannah Sentner
- Rebecca Smith
- Shaye Smith
- Evan Stapleton
- Cedric Stead
- Lisa Stevenson
- Noah Stewart
- Tait Tierney
- Nick Trainor
- Sydney Wheatley
Congrats to everyone!
After a busy few weeks at Island arenas, Hockey PEI is pleased to announce that all Minor Provincial Champions have been declared for the 2017-2018 season.
Hockey PEI and Minor Council wish to extend a huge congratulations to all participating teams and champions. Many thanks go out to the Host Communities whose dedicated committees and volunteers help shape these events and provide a great experience for all teams.
Champions have been declared in 25 divisions of play ranging from Atom to Midget.
Division: Champion / Runner Up
- Atom A Female: Capital District #2 / O'Leary
- Atom AAA Female: Central / Mid Isle
- Atom A Male Tier 1: North River #3 / North River #2
- Atom A Male Tier 2: Summerside #2 / Summerside #1
- Atom AA Male: Gulf Storm / Pownal #2
- Atom AAA Male: Pownal / Western
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Pee Wee A Female: Capital District / Summerside #2 - Pee Wee AAA Female: Western / Central
- Pee Wee A Male Tier 1: Pownal # / Kensington
- Pee Wee A Male Tier 2: North River #2 / Evangeline #1
- Pee Wee AA Male: Gulf Storm / North River
- Pee Wee AAA Male: Charlottetown / Kings County
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Bantam A Female: Montague / Tyne Valley - Bantam AAA Female: Mid Isle / Central
- Bantam A Male Tier 1: Sherwood #3 / Sherwood #1
- Bantam A Male Tier 2: Kensington / Pownal #4
- Bantam AA Male: North River / Alberton
- Bantam AAA Male: Prince County / Central
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Midget A Female: Tignish / Georgetown/Morell - Midget AAA Female: Mid Isle / Kings County
- Midget A Male Tier 1: Sherwood #3 / Pownal #3
- Midget A Male Tier 2: Tignish / North River #3
- Midget AA Male: North River / O'Leary
- Midget AAA Male: Mid-Isle / Pownal
- Major Midget: Kensington Wild / Charlottetown Pride
A big shout out to our Atom "AA" Flames as they will be hosting the Atom AA Division at APM Centre.
Go Flames Go!
2017-2018 Season Evaluation Survey - all team managers have been sent each team codes. We appreciate everyone taking a moment to complete as feedback received will assist NRMHA prepare for the upcoming season.
Best wishes to our teams competing this weekend in Provincials.
- Atom A (Tier 1 Division)
Atom A 2 Inferno
Atom A 3 Defenders - Peewee A (Tier 1 Division)
Peewee A 1 Flames
Peewee A 3 Landmark Valuation Islanders - Peewee A (Tier 2 Division)
Peewee A 2 Attack - Bantam A (Tier 1 Division)
Bantam A 1 Flames
Bantam A 2 Giant Tiger Flames - Midget A (Tier 1 Division)
Midget A 1 Flames - Midget A (Tier 2 Division)
Midget A 3 Flames - Atom AAA Mid-Isle Matrix
- Peewee AAA Mid-Isle Matrix
http://hockeypei.com/page.php?page_id=62299 for schedules and updates.
It is the last regular season game for the 17-18 Midget AA West Masonry Flames where they will take on the OLeary Maroons. This game is played every year in the memory of Philip Coulton.
We will also be honoring our third-year players. Please come out and support your North River Flames.
Provincial playoff schedule vs Pownal.
- Game 1 Saturday Mar 10 at 7:50 at APM Centre
- Game 2 Monday Mar 12 at 7:30 in Pownal
- Game 3 Wednesday March 14 at 7:40 at APM Centre
- Game 4 Thursday March 15 at 7:30 in Pownal
- Game 5 Saturday March 17 at 7:50 at APM Centre
- Game 6 Monday March 19 at 7:30 in Pownal
- Game 7 Tuesday March 20 at 7:40 at APM Centre
APM Centre Closing at 8:00pm
FYI
Also the 7:00am PT is cancelled in the morning due to weather
The schedules for the 2018 Provincials are attached and have been uploaded to our website.
Schedules and related information can be found on the Provincials page of our website: http://hockeypei.com/page.php?page_id=62299
Semi-final playoff schedule vs Western.
- Game 1 Sunday Feb 25th 4:40 in Crapaud
- Game 2 Tuesday Feb 27th 8:15 in Alberton
- Game 3 Thursday March 1st 7:40 at APM
- Game 4 if needed Saturday March 3rd 7:30 in Alberton
- Game 5 if needed Tuesday March 6th 7:30 in Kensington
- Site No. 10053
- Event No. 49 for Thursday, February 8
- Event No. 50 for Friday, February 9
- Event No. 51 for Saturday, February 10
- Event No. 52 for Sunday, February 11
Enter Site No. and Event No. from above and click the Login button at:
Friday- 50/50 Winner John Underhill
Saturday - 50/50- Doug LeClair
To claim- email- nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
Clinics take place February 19th
The Hockey PEI Program of Excellence will be hosting a female development clinic for all Atom and Pee Wee female aged players. These sessions are open to all female players.
Sessions will focus on fundamental skills in skating, passing and puck control.
These sessions will be held at the APM Centre in Cornwall on Monday February 19th. The ice sessions will be at the following times:
- Atom - 11:10 - 12:25
- Peewee - 12:55 - 2:10
Registration is open to all female players who are members of Hockey PEI. Registration is $10 per session and players may register at: Feb 19 Female Clinic Registration
All sessions will be led by Program of Excellence coaches and Female POE athletes. For additional information, please contact Jen MacDonald at jenmacdonald17@gmail.com
NOTES:
- Maximum is set at 30 players per division.
- Final schedule will be confirmed once registrations are finalized.
- Players are asked to register a minimum of 7 days in advance of the session.
- Clinics open to all female players that also may be playing on a male team.
- Deadline to register is February 13th
Due to the weather - NRMHA has cancelled all minor hockey today at the APM Centre and Southshore Actiplex
This is the sign up sheet for all families in the NRMHA to donate food items to be used in the Hospitality Rooms during the Sweetheart Tournament (Feb 8-11, 2018). Please deliver your donations to the kitchen of the APM Centre on Thur (Feb 8)or Fri (Feb 9) of the tournament. Please cross your name off the donations sheets in the kitchen when you drop off your food. Please try to avoid bringing in items with nuts. Thanks for making the Sweetheart Tournament a success! PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR TEAM NAME AND DIVISION.
Sweetheart funds are used throughout the year for all teams within NRMHA, both male and female. Development, new equipment, and even the Zamboni have been paid for with Sweetheart funds. As a result, this fundraiser requires the much appreciated volunteer work of the entire NRMHA community. Please sign up and ensure to fill out all fields including your child's team, to ensure that your team gets credit for the hours. Thank you in advance!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845a9a82fa3fd0-sweetheart
The selection process for the 2018 Provincial Championships has been completed. Championship titles will be sought after in arenas across the province this coming March.
"It is a great opportunity to celebrate the game as the season comes to an end and recognize our league champions" said Al MacIsaac, Minor Council Chairman.
Championship game time schedules will be made available on the Hockey PEI Website in early March.
Female
- Atom A March 23-25 Pownal
- Atom AAA March 23-25 Pownal
- Pee Wee A March 23-25 Pownal
- Pee Wee AAA March 23-25 Pownal
- Bantam A March 23-25 Southside (Crapaud)
- Midget A March 23-25 Tignish
Note: All Female Gold Medal Games will be played in Pownal.
Male
- Atom A (Tier 1) March 16-18 Belfast
- Atom A (Tier 2) March 16-18 Georgetown
- Atom AA March 23-25 North River
- Atom AAA March 16-18 Alberton
- Pee Wee A (Tier 1) March 16-18 Kensington
- Pee Wee A (Tier 2) March 16-18 Evangeline
- Pee Wee AA March 23-25 Gulf Storm (Borden)
- Pee Wee AAA March 16-18 Charlottetown (Bell Aliant Centre)
- Bantam A (Tier 1) March 16-18 Tyne Valley
- Bantam A (Tier 2) March 16-18 Summerside
- Bantam AA March 23-25 Sherwood (Cody Banks)
- Midget A (Tier 1) March 16-18 North Star (Rustico)
- Midget A (Tier 2) March 16-18 Summerside
- Midget AA March 23-25 Souris
Bantam and Midget AAA (male/female) conduct a playoff elimination format.
For More Information:
- Hockey PEI
- (902) 368-4334
- info@hockeypei.com
- www.hockeypei.com
Our Sweetheart Committee is looking for interested 50/50 Volunteers for the upcoming 12th Annual Sweetheart Tournament being held February 8th - 11th. Shifts would be for 3 hrs - with locations being at the APM Centre or Crapaud- South Shore Complex.
If you are a motivated enthusiastic 50/50 Sales person and or know someone that would be interested - please email nrmhaassistant@gmail.com by January 20th.
In March 2018, the International Ice Hockey Federation will host the IIHF Girls' Global Game. This year, 37 member federations will take part in a game that will be played in rinks across the globe.
The Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) will be hosting Hockey Canada's game - the final stop of a hockey game that will make its way right around the world. This is the second year that players form all provinces will participate. Last season Hockey PEI was represented by Avery Bradley (Stratford) and Brianna Creed (Gaspereaux).
The OWHA is inviting two players from each province to participate in this year's game that will be played in Mississauga on the weekend of March 10-11, 2018. The goal is to connect players from across Canada and around the world!
Hockey PEI is now accepting applications from Bantam-aged players who are interested in representing the branch at this year's IIHF Global Game. Travel, meals and accommodations for the two selected players will be covered.
Deadline for applications is February 8, 2018. Information regarding the event and details about applications can be found here:
For More Information:
- Hockey PEI
- (902) 368-4334
- info@hockeypei.com
- www.hockeypei.com
ATTENTION: All Parents & Coaches
If you/your family have any gently used hockey gear that is not being using, why not donate it and support a North River player! NRMHA would greatly appreciate your equipment donations. Donations of: hockey helmets, gloves, neck guards and sticks are in short supply.
Kindly drop off any donations just inside the rink into the large bin marked "DONATIONS WELCOME". Coaches/Parents: you/players will be able to access the donated gear from the marked shelving units at the back of the rink. We kindly ask that parents and/or coaches access the cupboards in order to keep the gear as organized as best as possible.
Thank you for supporting this equipment initiative! We strongly believe that with your support we will aid in having more children being able to play hockey in our community.
THANKS in advance for your kindness.
Last order for Fundscrip for 2017 will be Thursday December 14th for normal delivery the following week.
The next order date will be Thursday January 4th, followed by a return to our normal bi-weekly order schedule on January 11th.
