Hockey New Brunswick is currently accepting Expressions of Interest for the EDZA South Chair. Please see the attached Nomination Package for more information. 

Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is May 10, 2021.

The Pond to Podium Development Series connects coaches, players, officials and parents directly with resources from athletes, coaches and staff from Canada’s men’s, women’s and para hockey teams. It provides practical expertise and behind-the-scenes content for all levels of hockey to assist stakeholders in reaching the top of their own personal podium.

As part of the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship, join Hockey Canada for the following FREE sessions as we celebrate and continue to grow girls and women in hockey as players, coaches, officials and leaders.

POND TO PODIUM – Mental PerformanceTuesday, April 27, 2021 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. ET

This session, led by Kim Thompson, mental training consultant with Canada’s National Women’s Program, will discuss strategies for players to incorporate mental training into their day-to-day lives, on and off the ice. The primary focuses will be confidence and mental toughness. For U11 and up. The session will be bilingual with sections delivered in English and French.REGISTER HERE

POND TO PODIUM – Mobility

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. ET

A fun and interactive at-home mobility session with Jeremy Steinbach, strength and conditioning coach with Canada’s National Women’s Program, and a national team athlete. Appropriate for all ages and levels. No equipment required. The session will be bilingual with sections delivered in English and French.

REGISTER HERE

POND TO PODIUM – National Team Athlete Q&A

Sunday, May 2, 2021 | 6:00-6:45 p.m. ET

A live question-and-answer panel discussion with three national team athletes on their career paths, university experiences and advice for their younger selves. The session will be bilingual with sections delivered in English and French. REGISTER HERE

WOMEN’S HOCKEY SUMMIT – hosted by Hockey Canada’s Female Hockey Policy Committee

Sunday, May 9, 2021
Participants are invited to attend one or both panels.

PANEL #1 | 11:30-12:30 p.m. ET
Women’s Leadership: Examples of how to advance the women’s game through role models and ambassadors will be discussed, along with the identification of steps to intentionally invite and encourage women into leadership positions by creating positive and welcoming environments. This session will be delivered in English with simultaneous French translation.

REGISTER HERE

PANEL #2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Growing the Game: Practical examples on how to grow women’s hockey and girls and women in the game will be shared. Experiences with growing an all-girls local hockey association as well as growing the number of girls playing in a local hockey association will be discussed. This session will be delivered in English with simultaneous French translation.

REGISTER HERE

We are happy to announce that Mick Donovan (Baie Sainte Anne Mariners U11) is the HNB Coach of the Month!

“Mick’s love for hockey is unmatched. Even though his children are grown up, he continues to give back to the community. Mick has volunteered the last two seasons with a U 11 team as a hockey coach, mentor, and role model to aspiring young hockey players. Coach Mick has shown ongoing initiative, leadership and dedication to his team and had kept his team motivated during a very different hockey season. Mick has made an impact on this group that cannot be measured”.

“His Dad was his biggest influence, being the selfless community builder and volunteer that he was, as well being a role model for Mick. He had definitely followed in his Dad’s footsteps and has passed his knowledge to many children in the area.”

“Mick has inspired me to become more involved in my community and was also one of my role models growing up” stated an individual close to the team. “I am merely just one of the many lives he has influenced both on and off the ice. Mick always goes above and beyond teaching his tips and tricks for hockey and life as well. I believe more people need to know how good of a coach he really is and how appreciative we are of his influence.”

Mick will receive a Bauer Coaches bag, a one year subscription to the Hockey Canada Network App and a CoachMate package from Hockey New Brunswick. To nominate someone for Coach of the Month click here: https://hnb.ca/en/coaches/coach-of-the-month

The application period for local hockey associations wishing to host the NHL/NHLPA First Shift in 2021-22 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 learning basic skills. Full head-to-toe Bauer equipment is included with registration.

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift mission is to change the way hockey is offered, to inspire new families to join our community, and enroll their kids in our sport. Because of the program’s belief in all that hockey has to offer kids, their families and our communities, the NHL/NHLPA First Shift was designed to make hockey accessible, affordable, safe and most importantly, fun!

For more information on the program please go to www.firstshift.ca or apply immediately to host an event by CLICKING HERE.