vinceplana – North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association

What started off as a challenging season for the NVMHA U11 A3 Storm team ended in storybook fashion. After months of hard work and dedication from the players, parents, and coaches, the team managed to finish first in the league, as well as win the championships during playoffs. So how exactly did the team pull…

There are few hockey players with as much experience and knowledge as Jared Eng. And after a remarkable playing career that spanned across the BCHL, Div 1 NCAA, and professional hockey, he’s sharing everything he’s learnt with the next generation of NVMHA players. Jared’s Playing Career Born and raised in Victoria, Jared moved to North…

From playing U11 A1 to ending his playing career with a U21 Provincial Championship, Xavier Poulin Norris (better known to his friends and teammates as Xav) has had no shortage of highlights during his playing career with NVMHA. And now, in his second year of coaching, he wants to help his team and players create…

After an incredibly successful year, we’re thrilled to share that NVMHA has several A1 coaches already confirmed for next season. U11 A1 After winning the U11 Flight 2 League Banner and Playoff Banner, NVMHA alumni Thomas Winckers and Markus Jensen will be returning to coach U11 A1. U13 A1 After a successful campaign with U13…

Jim Neal started coaching hockey 20 years ago, when his second son began playing the sport. And even though his two boys are long gone from the North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association (NVMHA), close friendship with his fellow coaches has kept him coming back every year. The association had the chance to talk with Jim,…

The North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association (NVMHA) is thrilled to share that James Wall has been named General Manager for the Vancouver North West Hawks of the British Columbia Elite Hockey League (BCEHL). Originally established in 2004-05 as the British Columbia Major Midget League, the BCEHL is the premier AAA hockey league in the province.…

The North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association (NVMHA) is thrilled to introduce our new, cutting-edge High Performance Program that will be tailored specifically for U15 Rep players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This program is designed to elevate your game and take you skills to new heights, both on and off the ice. Here’s everything that…

What is Buddy Check for Jesse? In recent years, mental health awareness has become more prevalent than ever. That’s why a Dr. Stu Gershman, a Victoria-based parent and hockey coach, formed Buddy Check for Jesse. The Buddy Check for Jesse Society is a grassroots Canadian charity that was established in Victoria, BC in 2018. The…

Introduction It’s no exaggeration to say that for Steve Kirkby, hockey has been a cornerstone throughout his life. “A great majority of the people I’ve met in my life, both professional and personal, have both come through that platform of hockey,” he tells NVMHA in an interview. He was born near Toronto in Woodstock, Ontario…

Coach’s Corner: Teaching Total Hockey with Daniel Szpakowski, U15 A1 Coach As players grow older, the difference in skill level gets smaller and smaller. That’s why Daniel Szpakowski had made it a priority to coach his team to be total hockey players – to differentiate themselves through their decision making, their hockey IQ, and their…

Posts by vinceplana

Writing a Storybook Ending with U11 A3 and Jeff Maihara

Playing NCAA and giving back to the North Shore with U11 A2 Coach Jared Eng

Coach’s Corner: Coming back to Storm with Xavier Poulin Norris

Coach’s Corner: A 20-year coaching career with U18 coach Jim Neal

Coach’s Corner: Building resiliency and connections with Steve Kirkby, U15 C1 Coach

Coach’s Corner: Teaching Total Hockey with Daniel Szpakowski, U15 A1 Coach