U8 MD, Rep (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association)

Stouffville's Kids First Fund is making headlines across Canada with their Learn To Skate program. This started as a local program funded by local families with golf tournaments and donations. The funds are used to run programs like the Learn to Skate, Come Try Hockey as well as an annual bursary awarded to students that plan on attending a recognized Canadian university, college or trade school. The fund also lends a helping hand to families that need some financial assistance to enroll the children in the hockey program. 

The U9MD Stouffville Clippers ventured to Niagara on the Lake for their first ever full ice tournament and returned as the tournament champions.

The use of after-market tints or face protectors with tints are not approved by Bauer, CCM or Warrior. These manufacturers have contacted Hockey Canada to indicate that the utilization of these products voids the CSA certification on their equipment. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has also confirmed that these products do not have CSA certification. 

The OMHA is pleased to announce its Virtual Coach Professional Development Series, with presentations facilitated by OMHA NCCP and special guest presenters, which will provide Coaches virtual learning opportunities to enhance their skill sets. The clinics, commencing November 16, will be presented every month and will feature multiple topics aimed at providing Coaches the opportunity to enhance their skill set in an online learning environment. Coaches will receive 3 Professional Development (PD) points towards their NCCP Certification Maintenance per clinic as part of their ...

On December 17, 2024, the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) introduced a transformative change to the player movement policy. Starting next season, all players U10 and above will be able to play for any team in Ontario, across all levels (AAA, AA, A). This policy opens new opportunities but also presents challenges, especially for associations like ours that prioritize local development and community hockey.