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2024/2025 HNO POE Events Coach Application
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is seeking interested and qualified coaches for the Program of Excellence events in the 2024/25 Season. This years events are the U14 OHL Cup, and the U14/U15/U16 Cross Border Challenge. HNO will be represented at the 2025 U14 OHL Cup. The...
HNO Tournament of Champions
The HNO Tournament of Champions is a branch wide tournament now in it's 11th year. The tournament occurs at the end of the season consisting of U11, U13, U15 & U18 AA Teams from all across Northwestern Ontario. Teams will be competing in a four game round robin...
Junior Hockey Development Summit
Hockey Development Summit Paves the Way for Enhanced Player Growth in Ontario Experts unite to share insights and drive strategic changes aimed at improving the long-term development of junior hockey players within the Hockey Canada system. Toronto – October 24,...
HNO Development – Open Survey
The HNO Development committee is looking for your feedback! Please complete and share the survey link below, providing HNO with feedback on where we can help support coaches, players, and bench staff this season. It's important that we hear from you and as many...
Hockey Canada Rule Changes
Click HERE to view the Hockey Canada Rule Changes as we head into the 2024-25 Season.
Program of Excellence Schedule & Rosters
The HNO 2024 POE Camp runs from August 16 -18 in Thunder Bay! View the POE Camp Schedule and Team Rosters below! Schedule U14 Roster U15/U16 Roster (1) U15/U16 Roster (2)
Ontario Hockey Goaltender Assist Program
Ontario Hockey Goaltender Assist Program Supporting U7 and U9 Hockey Programs In an exciting initiative to bolster youth hockey development, the Ontario Hockey Goaltender Assist Program has been launched, generously funded by the proceeds from 50/50 draws held during...
HNO Clinics
The following HNO Clinics are now open for registration. Hockey Canada Coach 1 (Online) Hockey Canada Coach 2 (Online) Hockey Canada Skills - Checking Hockey Canada Safety Person Program - Level 1 Development 1 (Thunder Bay, Sept 21st) Gender Identity & Expression...
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund
Applications are now open for the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund! Apply now at the link below! https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html
HNO Player Movement Guide
HNO Player Movement Flow Chart HNO Player Movement Guide Preamble There have oftentimes been lots of questions and uncertainty with regards to player movement policies and procedures at the U15-U18 levels in Hockey Northwestern Ontario. As HNO is a member partner of...
Cross Border Challenge Schedule Released
The schedule for the Cross Border Challenge has been released. Ice times will take place at Richcraft Sensplex and Ottawa University. Game and practice times for all teams can be found here : Schedule Ontario rosters: U14 Ontario Rosters U15 Ontario Rosters U16...
Cross Border Challenge U14 Player Selection
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is pleased to announce the U14 athletes that have been selected to take part in the upcoming Cross Border Challenge. U14 Team Roster Goalies Kainaan Macgillivray -Thunder Bay Max Strasser - Thunder Bay Defense Cristian Ianni -Thunder Bay...
Cross Border Challenge U16 HNO Player Selection
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is pleased to announce the U16 athletes that have been selected to take part in the upcoming Cross Border Challenge May 16-20 in Ottawa. U16 Team Roster Goalies Brady Cates - Thunder Bay Kings Defense Moe Ktytor - Thunder Bay Kings Jacob...
Cross Border Challenge U15 HNO Player Selection
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is pleased to announce the U15 athletes that have been selected to take part in the upcoming Cross Border Challenge May 16-20 in Ottawa. U15 Team Roster Goalies Luukas Moffat - Thunder Bay Kings Charlie Weiss - Thunder Bay Kings Defense ...
2024 HNO Branch Champions
What a weekend for the AAA Thunder Bay Kings! Both the U13AAA and the U18AAA are HNO Branch Champions! Congrats to both teams! Good Luck to the U13AAA at Provincials and the U18AAA at The Telus Western Regionals! Photo Credit: James Mirabelli Photography U13AAA...
HNO/REP Security Tournament of Champions 2024 Champions
Congratulations to the HNO/REP Security Tournament of Champions 2024 Champions! U11AA Champions The Kenora Thistles U13AA Champions The Sioux Lookout Jr Bombers U15AA Champions The Fort Frances Canadians U18AA Champions The West End Bruins...
HNO/REP Security Tournament of Champions 2024
The HNO/REP Security Tournament of Champions March 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th, 2024. Venues: Delaney Arena, First Nations Arena, Port Arthur Arena and The Fort William Gardens. 2024 Tournament of Champions Online Merch Store Open Thursday, March 14- Monday, March 18:...
HNO Announces Coaches for the Cross Border Challenge
Eric was born and raised in the Thunder Bay area and began playing hockey at age 6 with Norwest Minor Hockey. He continued to play until after his final season of U18 where he transitioned into coaching and has been coaching each year since. Eric started coaching at...
HNO High Performance 1
HNO is currently exploring the feasibility of running an HP1 in Thunder Bay this spring. Moving forward with the HP1 course is contingent on the number of eligible participants who have committed to the course. Please have any interested coaches register using the...
Ontario Winter Games
Can't make it to watch the games this weekend in person? You can watch live at the links below! Saturday February 24th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Games 3 & 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJo0R75ISAA Sunday February 25th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Games 5 & 6):...
Cross Border Challenge
Hockey Northwestern Ontario is proud to announce the creation of the Cross Border Challenge Thunder Bay, February, 2024 Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO) in collaboration with Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) and Hockey Quebec are set to run a combined Program of...
2024 Tournament of Champions Online Store
The 2024 Tournament of Champions Online Store is NOW OPEN! Purchase Tournament Of Champions Merchandise here: https://hockey-northwestern-ontario-tournament-of-champions.itemorder.com/ A BIG THANK YOU goes out to our Tournament of Champions Title Sponsor, REP Security...
Volunteer of the Year 2023-2024
Volunteer of the Year 2023-2024 The recipient of this award goes above and beyond to give of their time and service to help grow the game of hockey. Deadline to nominate is March 1, 2024 Please use the following link to nominate:...
Coach of the Year 2023-2024
Coach of the Year 2023-2024 The recipient of this award guides their athletes to success in life and hockey by instilling values, honesty, integrity, a positive attitude, while having a love for the sport. Nomination Deadline is March 1, 2014 Please use the following...
T.B. “Bones ” McCormack Meritorious Award 2023-2024
T.B. "Bones " McCormack Meritorious Award 2023-2024 Bones was involved in hockey for over fifty years as a player and administrator. He captured an Allan Cup Championship with the Port Arthur Senior Bearcats in 1939 before joining the Navy. Upon returning he coached...
Ontario Dressing Room Policy – Effective February 1, 2024
Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO) alongside Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) and The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) are governing bodies for amateur hockey in Ontario and members of Hockey Canada. The 3 Members have come together to create the Ontario Dressing Room...
PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE COACHING APPLICATION
U14, U15 AND U16 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CROSS BORDER CHALLENGE COACHING APPLICATION Hockey Northwestern Ontario is now accepting applications for coaching positions in our U14, U15 and U16 Program of Excellence. The Program of Excellence (POE) is Hockey Canada's elite...
Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup
The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is back! Starting January 19 until March 3, if you are a U11, U13 or U15 team registered with Hockey Canada you could win 100K for a Canadian Charity of your choice! Post your good deed on social media tagging Chevrolet Canada and using...
NHL/NHLPA First Shift Application Period NOW OPEN
The application period for local hockey associations wishing to host the NHL/NHLPA First Shift in 2024-25 is NOW OPEN! A truly unique experience designed to help kids fall in love with hockey. The six-week learn to play program continues to focus on having fun while...
HNO Announces Team Roster for 2024 Ontario Winter Games
January 15, 2024 HOCKEY NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO TEAM ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 ONTARIO WINTER GAMES 19 players from Northwestern Ontario selected to play in the Ontario Winter Games taking place February 16-26 in Thunder Bay, ON. Ontario, Thunder Bay – Hockey...
ONTARIO DRESSING ROOM POLICY EDUCATION SESSIONS
The three Hockey Canada Members in Ontario - Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) are hosting sessions open to anyone interested in learning more on the logistics of implementation and their roles and...
HNO ANNOUNCES CRYSTAL NOGA AS Marketing Coordinator
HNO is proud to announce the hiring of Crystal Noga for the role of Marketing Coordinator
HNO Announces Colin Dzijacky as Director of Officiating
HNO is proud to announce the hiring of Colin Dzijacky for the role of Director of Officiating.
Northwestern Ontario Goaltender Carter George selected to represent Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Slovakia / Czechia
Hockey Canada | July 12, 2023 Three goaltenders including Thunder Bay's (HNO) Carter George , seven defence and 14 forwards have been selected. Among the 24 players are two who won a bronze medal with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2023 IIHF U18 World...
Former HNO President Jason Perrier Awarded Hockey Canada’s Order of Merit Award
Order of Merit (Central) – Jason Perrier For more than 30 years, Jason Perrier has played a vital role in developing and promoting hockey in Northwestern Ontario. Currently the president of Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), Jason has been involved in minor hockey his...
THUNDER BAY’s KATHERINE HENDERSON HIRED AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF HOCKEY CANADA
Hockey Canada | July 4 2023 Following an extensive recruitment process led by a search committee comprised of key stakeholders and supported by an external executive search firm, Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of former Thunder Bay, ON resident,...
Fighting Walleye Win 2023 SIJHL Championship
Championship decided in game 7 between Kam River and Thunder Bay.
Thunder Bay Northern Hawks Claim LJHL Title
Northern Hawks add 12th Championship Title to their Trophy Case
U13 Thunder Bay Kings Capture Bronze Medal in Home Town Provincial Championships
Kings win 3-1 over The Sun County Panthers