The NOHA has a number of players who have been named to NHL Development Camp rosters. Congratulations to each of these alum!
Please see the below OHF Bulletin regarding the rule change regarding Exhibition Games and Tournaments in the Development Phase:
Following a recommendation at the OHF Member Forum, Playing Regulation G4(i) has been amended and approved by the OHF Board of Directors for the upcoming season and beyond.
(i) Development Phase and Tournaments for U11 and above
i. For the Divisions of U11 and above Teams selected in the spring can run Team building activities with no exhibition games the last week of August. For the Divisions of U11 and above following Labour Day Monday there is a twenty-seven (27) day Development Phase where teams may only practice and play a maximum of four (4) exhibition games or two (2) exhibition games and one Tournament in in accordance with G4(i) ii and two (2) practices for every one (1) game.
ii. For the Divisions of U11 and above beginning the eighteenth (18) day after Labour Day Monday Tournaments may begin.
OHF Playing Regulations are updated on the website.
The NOHA is pleased to announce the 2024 winner of the Rick F. Albert Award is Tim McWhirter of Parry Sound.
While technically Tim McWhirter is from the OMHA, we consider him to be a true supporter and member of the NOHA. For almost 20 years, he has been available to assist with any development programs offered by the NOHA, whether it be running Hockey Canada Skills Camps, facilitating clinics, Coaching at our POE Programs or being the Head Coach of the U14 Team NOHA All-Star Team.
He has been involved in coaching hockey in Parry Sound since 1995 at all levels. He has deservingly been recognized for his role in development initiatives as the recipient of the OHF Bill Richmond Award in 2021-2022. He is a leader in development within the Province of Ontario and across Canada in facilitating Hockey Canada’s Coaching Certification Programs and the Hockey Canada Instructional Stream.
We had the chance to sit down with Tim to discuss his thoughts about volunteering with minor hockey:
