NORTH BAY, ON Nov 4th, 2026 – The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitchell Russell as Head Coach of U14 Team NOHA. Russell brings an impressive hockey background, with experience as both a player and development coach at the professional level. A former first-round OHL draft pick of the Owen Sound Attack, Mitchell went on to sign a three-year NHL contract with the San Jose Sharks. Throughout his playing career, he competed

What a weekend for Team NOHA! Our U16 players headed south for the Alliance Face Off, taking on some tough competition and representing Northern Ontario with pride. From Friday's opening games through Sunday's final matchups, both Team Red and Team Black showed determination, teamwork and plenty of hard work on the ice. Team Red finished the weekend with an impressive three wins after Friday's opening loss to the London Jr. Knights. The team bounced back Saturday with a 7-3 v

NOHA Around the Rinks Oct 28th, 2026 Every Rink Has a Story. Here’s What’s Happening This Week! Welcome back to Around the Rinks! Every week, our rinks are filled with moments worth sharing — from players reaching milestones and volunteers going above and beyond to associations bringing their communities together. We're excited to shine a spotlight on some of those stories and celebrate the people who make our hockey community what it is. Upcoming Important Dates: No