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Novice hockey will have a new look in PEI this coming season.
Beginning during the 2017-18 minor hockey season, Novice hockey will use a modified ice surface that will encourage and promote development. This change will improve and assist with the development of young players by getting them more involved with the game through increased puck touches, shots, completed 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.
Many branches, including Hockey PEI have decided to start to introduce a modified half-ice hockey program for Novice beginning this season.
"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, 2017, Novice teams will focus solely on skill development through their team practices.
Between November 15, 2017 and January 15, 2018, Novice teams will only be allowed to play half-ice games. The half-ice formats are proven to get young players more involved in the game.
After January 15, 2018, teams will be allowed to play full-ice games.
All Novice tournaments or jamborees will be played using full ice surface.
Hockey PEI has developed a Novice Hockey Guide for the upcoming season 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. Link to Novice Hockey Guide 2017-18 Season.
Hockey PEI will also be offering Novice hockey information sessions in the fall for volunteer coaches and administrators outlining the changes and assisting volunteers through this new transition.
For more information, contact Hockey PEI at 902-368-4334 or by email at info@hockeypei.com
Here are the times. If you cannot find a staff person please page or call on the phone. Directions are on the canteen counter.
- Tuesday August 29 - arrival until 8:30pm
- Wednesday August 30 - 8:30am until 8:30pm
- Thursday August 31 8:30am until 8:30pm
- Friday September 1 - 8:30am until 7:00pm
- Saturday September 2 - 8:00am until 4:00pm
All future weeks will be all the times the canteen is open or Donna is in the building.
In October the International Ice Hockey Federation and Hockey Canada will team up to host the seventh annual World Girls' Hockey Weekend. This event aims to celebrate and grow the Female Game from coast to coast and unite Canadians through grassroots programming that is led by local communities, Minor Hockey Associations and families.
See http://hockeypei.com/news.php?news_id=1537703for the rest of the story.
This camp is being operated in conjunction UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers Coaching Staff and Players, and other guest instructors will also be assisting in the program. Schedule to be released in mid August. The camps will start on in early late August and end in mid-September (There will not be sessions on Friday-Sunday of Labor Day Weekend)
Novice - Atom Camps for players born 2007 - 2010 (2 Groups)
- 10 x 1 hour sessions
- Maximum 28 Skaters
- Cost = $140 for 10 hours instruction
- Goalies free but must register as only 4 will be on the ice at a time
Peewee - Midget Camps for players born 2000 & 2006 (3 Groups)
- 8x 1.25 hr sessions
- Maximum 26 skaters
- Cost = $140 for 10 hours instruction
- Goalies free but must register as only 4 will be on the ice at a time
Registration to be completed at the following link
https://goo.gl/forms/Pi1eXWqwYUzwRmaW2
Deadline: List of registered players will be posted on the development page of northriverflames.ca on a weekly basis starting August 10th. Some groupings larger groups may be split by birth year at discretion of the organizers. 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.
This camp is being operated in conjunction UPEI Women's Hockey Panthers Coaching Staff and Players. Schedule to be released in late August. The camps will run approximately Sept 15 - Oct 1.
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 Camps
- 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/RNshBpUTCSHlpIDq1
List of registered players will be posted on the development page of northriverflames.ca on a weekly basis starting August 17. 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.
Hockey PEI has lauched the Female Player Hockey Registry for the 2017-2018 Season.
See Our Forms Page
Application Due July 31, 2017
Below are the Mid-Isle Matrix Coaches head coaches for the 2017/18 season.
- Atom AAA - Willie MacGuigan
- Peewee AAA - Tanner McGuigan
- Bantam AAA - Cory Parsons
- Midget AAA - Jamie MacIntyre
Below are the Mid Isle Wildcat head coaches for the 2017/18 season.
- Atom AAA - Steve Langley
- Peewee AAA - Ryan Kelley
- Bantam AAA - Brent Thompson
- Midget AAA - Kevin Andrews
This is for any midget aged female hockey players interested in improving their fitness and their hockey skills.
There are two training and information sessions scheduled:
- Saturday, July 8 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am @ Kensington Community Gardens
- Saturday, July 15 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am @ Kensington Community Gardens
Each session will consist of a warmup, fitness, off ice skills training, and a cool down.
There will be a short meeting after the first session to distribute an off season training guide.
After the second session, we will meet to answer any questions the players may have about the off season training guide.
Players dress in sneakers and workout clothing. Also, take a stick, helmet, and gloves, water and a snack. There is no charge for the sessions.
All midget aged female players are welcome.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Andrews at kevin@andrewspei.ca.
Hockey PEI is pleased to be part of the 2017 Maritime NHLer's For Kids Canadian Tire Celebrity Golf Tournament at Crowbush Cove. Celebrating its 18th annual event, the tournament which rotates among the Maritime Provinces provides funding annually to local Canadian Tire Jumpstart chapters to provide financial assistance to deserving kids to play minor hockey. This year's event will be held at the Links at Crowbush Cove in Lakeside on July 27th. Our association has been asked to provide 5 caddies and 1 alternate. We will drawn them from the all the names submitted. Deadline to enter is June 29.
CADDIE DUTIES Three caddies will be assigned to each group of 4 golfers plus a celebrity. They will caddie for golfers throughout the entire round of golf. The caddies will not carry golf bags, they will simply walk with the group. Caddies will be transported to and from the golf course on buses provided by the host committee. Pick up and drop off locations will be determined at a later date. Caddies must travel to and from the golf course on their assigned bus. Food and beverage will be provided throughout the day
CADDIE REQUIREMENTS Hockey PEI request 5 caddies plus 1 alternate from each of the 20 Minor Hockey Associations across PEI.
- Associations may submit both male and female candidates.
- Caddies must be 12-15 years of age.
- Minor Hockey officials may also be nominated.
Please submit names to Crystal Cameron at nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
2017 - 18 Matrix Male AAA Coaching Application
Application Due Thursday, June 15
http://www.matrixhockey.ca/coach
2017 - 18 Wildcat Female AAA Coaching Application
Application Due 5:00PM on Thursday, June 15
http://site3995.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1509797
Check out North River Minor Hockey Online Auction....event will close on Sunday- June 11th at 8pm. Bids are to be noted in comments. Items will be added over the next couple of days.
Lots of interest in our upcoming NRMHA Golf Tournament being held at Glen Afton- Saturday June 3rd at 1pm. ($60/person- includes Cart).
We also welcome any Juniors wishing to put in a team or play in the event-Junior Fee (Non Member) - $47 (Includes Cart).
If you're already a member at Glen Afton- your rates are-
Member & Junior Members- $32 (Includes Cart)
To register- please email nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
We will be having a Free BBQ during the event and there will be some prizes & silent auction items, .
Any business that may have interest or wish to sponsor a hole- please email nrmhaassistant@gmail.com.
We would like to Congratulate our winners for the 2016/2017 NRMHA Awards.
- Coach of the year - David Lank, Dustin Muttart, Josh MacDonald, & Trevor Lank
- Official of the year - Kyle Kneabone
- Volunteer of the year - Melissa Keefe
- Most Sportsman like coaches - Scott Ellsworth
- Team of the year - Midget AA West Masonry Flames
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to make this season the success it was.
North River Minor Hockey Associaiton will hold its
Annual General Meeting for the 2016-17 Season
Wednesday May 24, 2017
at the APM Centre
at 7:00 pm
All members are encouraged to attend.
Hockey PEI is requesting all female players to have this survey completed by May 14th.
The Mid-Isle Wildcats annual general meeting will be held
Tuesday May 9, 2017
at the Crapaud Actiplex boardroom
at 7:00 pm
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2016/2017 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
Submissions can also be sent to nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
Deadline is April 18, 2017.
NRMHA would like to recognize all the graduating players for 2017:
Adrian Mallett
Aiden Fraser
Avery MacDonald
Blake Gallant
Blake Thomsen
Brett Allen
Bryce Thompson
Cameron Lank
Carter Worth
Connor Chapman
Drew Nelson
Emma McGee
Grant Wolters
Jack Robinson
Jay Hardy
Joelle Murphy
Kellyn Laverty
Khristian Kenny
Liam Bradley
Matt Jack
Matthew Dooks
Maura Barna
Mitchell Callaghan
Niko Coady
Reece MacKenzie
Riley Taweel
Ryan Boswell
Ryan Clory
Tanner Hood
Tyler Gallant
Our warmest thoughts and highest hopes are with each one of you as you celebrate your High School Graduation!
Congratulations to the Grads of 2017!
April 6 - 9, 2017
Good luck to all our teams as you head into your Provincial Championship Weekend!
Female
Atom A - Summerside (Credit Union Place)
Atom AAA - Summerside (Credit Union Place)
Peewee A - Summerside (Credit Union Place)
Peewee AAA - Summerside (Credit Union Place)
Bantam A - Alberton
Midget A - Southside (Crapaud)
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Male
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Atom AA - Gulf Storm (Kensington)
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Peewee AA - North River (APM Centre)
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Bantam AA - Tignish
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Midget AA - Pownal
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Play Hard, Have Fun, and Keep your Cool
What a great weekend of hockey for all our North River A Teams that were competing in Provincials. A big shout out to all teams, coaches, and parents- Congrats!!!
- Atom Tier 2
Provincial Champs- North River Atom Raiders - Peewee Tier 1
Silver Medalist- North River PW Rockets
Provincial Champs- North River PW Reapers - Bantam A Tier 1
Provincial Champs- North River Bantam A Team #1 (Coach Hardy) - Bantam A Tier 2
Silver Medalist- North River "Island Oxygen" Bantam A - Midget A Tier 1
Provincial Champs- North River Team #3 (Coach Cameron)
If you haven't already sent your team pictures- please email nrmhaassistant@gmail.com
Good luck to all our teams as you head into your Provincial Semi-Final games on Sunday!
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Atom Tier 2 - Bedeque
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Peewee Tier 1 - OLeary
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Bantam Tier 1 - Tyne Valley
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Bantam Tier 2 - Morell
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Midget Tier 1 - Evangeline
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Midget Tier 2 - Charlottetown (Bell Aliant Centre)
Play Hard, Have Fun, and Keep your Cool
The selection process for the 2017 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 MacIssac, Minor Council Chairman.
Championship game time schedules will be made available on the Hockey PEI Website in early March.
Female
- Atom A March 24-26 Summerside (CUP)
- Atom AAA March 24-26 Summerside (CUP)
- Peewee A March 24-26 Summerside (CUP)
- Peewee AAA March 24-26 Summerside (CUP)
- Bantam A March 24-26 Alberton
- Midget A March 24-26 Southside (Crapaud)
Note: All Female Gold Medal Games will be played in Summerside at CUP.
Male
- Atom A (Tier 1) March 17-19 North Star
- Atom A (Tier 2) March 17-19 Bedeque
- Atom AA March 24-26 Gulf Storm (Kensington)
- Atom AAA March 17-19 Kings County (Georgetown)
- Peewee A (Tier 1) March 17-19 OLeary
- Peewee A (Tier 2) March 17-19 Belfast
- Peewee AA March 24-26 North River
- Peewee AAA March 17-19 Sherwood (Cody Banks)
- Bantam A (Tier 1) March 17-19 Tyne Valley
- Bantam A (Tier 2) March 17-19 Morell
- Bantam AA March 24-26 Tignish
- Midget A (Tier 1) March 17-19 Evangeline
- Midget A (Tier 2) March 17-19 Charlottetown (Bell Aliant Centre)
- Midget AA March 24-26 Pownal
Bantam and Midget AAA (male/female) conduct a playoff elimination format.
All team managers have been sent team codes.
We appreciate all feedback to assist NRMHA prepare for the upcoming season.
Game 5 Vs Pownal Red Devils
Tuesday March 7th in Kensington
Game time 7:30 pm
Come out and support the boys as they try to finish the series of against Pownal!
Game 3 Vs Pownal Red Devils
Friday March 3rd at The APM Center
Game time 6:30 pm
The Annual Philip Coulton Memorial Game for the Midget AA West Masonry Flames will be taking place on Thursday- March 2nd at 7:30pm. Come out an catch a great game of hockey between our North River Flames and Kings County.
Go Flames Go!
Game 1 Vs Pownal Red Devils
Sunday February 26th at The APM Center
Game time 6:30 pm
NRMHA is cancelling all games and practices scheduled for today- due to the storm.
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.
Each Development clinic will include one hour on ice and one hour off ice. On ice sessions will focus on fundamental skills in skating, passing and puck control. Off ice sessions will focus on fitness and team building.
These sessions will be held at the APM Centre in Cornwall on Monday February 20th. The ice sessions will be Atom at 12:30 pm and a Pee Wee clinic will run at 1:40 pm.
A final schedule will be confirmed to all registrants in advance of the clinics, which will include times for off ice activity.
Registration is open to all female players registered with Hockey PEI. Registration is $10 per session and players may register at: February 20 - Skills Clinics 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 16th
Game 1 Vs Sherwood Falcons
Tuesday February 14th @ APM Center
Game time 7:40 pm
NRMHA is cancelling all games and practices scheduled for today- due to the pending storm.
APM is closing at 11am and when the snow starts- Crapaud will be closing as well.
Congratulations to Corey Fleming from Charlottetowm, PE- who won the Sweetheart 50/50 of $854.50.
The Sweetheart Tournament was another great success this year. Thank you to each and every one of you for volunteering on the sign up and for showing up and doing your part. It was greatly appreciated. Even with the scheduling change due to weather, everyone was wonderful to communicate with ua or find trades or ensure that shifts were covered. With 86 teams and over 11 rinks and 2 large hospitality rooms, there is no way it could be accomplished without so many wonderful volunteers.
Thank you for all of your support and efforts.
Sincerely,
The Sweetheart Committee
Here are the 2017 Sweetheart Winners for each Division. Congratulations to all the teams- it was a great weekend of hockey...
- Novice- (Sponsored by Source for Sports)- Pownal Trouble Makers
- Atom A- (Sponsored by Fair Isle Ford)- KV Vipers
- Atom AAA- (Sponsored by Off the Wallz)- Metro Force West Blue
- PW A- (Sponsored by Town of Cornwall)- SEFHA Stars
- PW AAA- (Sponsored by Royal T Clothing)- Valley Wild
- Bantam A- (Sponsored by Police Assoc.)- Western Riptide
- Bantam AAA- (Sponsored by Biovectra)- Western Wind
- Midget A- (Sponsored by A&W)- Metro West Force Blue
- Midget AAA- (Sponsored by Cavendish Farms)- Northern Subway Selects
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-sweetheartThis 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 9-12, 2017). Please deliver your donations to the kitchen of the APM Centre on Thur (Feb 9)or Fri (Feb 10) 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/ DIVISION) IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549adad2caaf85-2017Applications Now Being Accepted For 2017 IIHF Global Girls Game In Toronto
In February 2017, 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.
This year, 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.
The OWHA is inviting two players from each province to participate in this year's game that will be played in the Greater Toronto Area on the weekend of February 18-19, 2017. 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 January 18, 2017. Information regarding the event and details about applications can be found here:
Global Game Invite Letter
Global Game Information Package
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hockey PEI
Ph: (902) 368-4334
Email: info@hockeypei.com
Each game we will host 1 team. In addition to a party pizza compliments of Cornwall Pizza Delight, the players will be admitted free to the game.
Please have them wear their red jerseys. All we ask is that the team provide ample supervision.
The next games are Jan 7, 10 and 14th. Home games are generally on Saturday. Please contact David McQuaid if you are interested.
