Announcements
Equipment Return Times
It is almost time to swing open the doors for the return of all the Jerseys, Pinnies, Rep Pant Shells, Goalie Gear, First Aid Kits, and Black Canvas Puck Bags. NVMHA Equipment Return Advanced Storage 219 MacKay Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N6 Saturday March 9th 10am – Noon Sunday March 10th 10am – Noon Monday…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Building resiliency and connections with Steve Kirkby, U15 C1 Coach
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…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Teaching Total Hockey with Daniel Szpakowski, U15 A1 Coach
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…
Read MoreA special moment for two generations of NVMHA referees
Becoming a referee is a rite of passage for many North Vancouver Minor hockey players. For some, it serves as a first job. For others, it’s a way to gain a fresh look at the game of hockey and even give back to your community. But when the latest group of NVMHA players completed their…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Clarke Saunders, 2022-23 Rookie Coach of the Year
Coach’s Corner: Introducing Clarke Saunders For Clarke Saunders it was almost certain that he’d be coming back to his roots at North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association (NVMHA). The now 23-year-old played with North Vancouver Minor from the age of five to 18. And now, hot off the tails of being the 2022-23 recipient of Rookie…
Read MoreVolunteer Commitment Program announcement
Hello NVMHA families, Registration just opened up for returning players and we’d like to share a new component that’s been added to registration for the upcoming season. A “Volunteer Commitment Program” has been established and it is meant to support our continued success by distributing the volunteer workload through our membership. As the largest…
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