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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,…

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…

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…

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…