Hockey Nova Scotia

• Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand returns to Halifax to coach tribute game for friend’s daughter

  Brad Marchand will serve as a guest coach at a tribute hockey game honouring the life of his longtime friend's daughter, who died last week after a battle with cancer.

  Sports

  Oct 29, 2025
  
• How a small N.S. community recreated its minor hockey program, barrier-free

  The community of Parrsboro, N.S., was without its minor hockey league for nearly a decade. With help from residents, the town was able to donate hundreds of dollars in gear.

  Sports

  Jan 22, 2024
  
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• Nova Scotia takes home first-ever medal in women’s hockey at Canada Winter Games

  Team Nova Scotia's silver medal marks the first time in the team's history it has reached the podium in women's hockey.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2023
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• Paris to Toronto: The push for hockey’s first Black coach to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

  A campaign launched by Hockey Nova Scotia to induct John Paris Jr., professional hockey's first Black coach and general manager, has received nearly 2,000 signatures.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2023
• New hockey program in Nova Scotia breaking down barriers to help kids play

  The Eastern Shore Minor Hockey Association (ESMHA) is hoping to inspire more youth to lace up their skates in rural communities through its new program.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2023
• Some hockey fans say excitement for world juniors comes with tough conversations

  A Nova Scotian father says his family hasn't avoided having tough conversations about the scandals within Hockey Canada despite their excitement for the upcoming World Juniors.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
• N.B. premier says cutting ties with world junior hockey event not off table

  N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs told reporters he wants to see 'some concrete action' from Hockey Canada before hosting the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
• Hockey N.S. slams Hockey Canada over handling of sexual assault allegations

  Hockey Nova Scotia says it is withholding funds from Hockey Canada amid the controversy over the organization's handling of sexual assault allegations.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2022
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• Former NHLer Bill Riley to have 2 awards in his honour from Hockey Nova Scotia

  The new award and scholarship will honour the achievements of former Washington Capitals forward Bill Riley, who was the first African Nova Scotian to play in the NHL.

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  May 2, 2022
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• Nova Scotia connections galore for Canada’s gold medal winning hockey team in Beijing

  The gold medals for Jill Saulnier of Halifax and Blayre Turnbull of Stellarton mark the first time two Nova Scotia players have brought home Olympic gold for women's hockey. 

  Sports

  Feb 17, 2022