Nova Scotia Hockey

• Nova Scotia hockey players weigh in on the use of neck guards

  Hockey players in Nova Scotia are considering wearing neck guards more regularly, following Adam Johnson’s death last weekend that rocked the hockey community.

  Sports

  Nov 3, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• N.S. hockey teams collectively sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ during rink power outage

  Video of two Nova Scotia high school hockey teams singing 'Sweet Caroline' during an extended power outage is circulating online, shining a light on camaraderie in sport.

  Feb 6, 2023
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• Nathan MacKinnon says Stanley Cup parade to be in Halifax, not Cole Harbour

  In an interview with the Maritimes-based High Button Sports podcast, Nathan MacKinnon said the Stanley Cup will be coming to Halifax for a parade later this summer.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2022
• Jordan Dumais, the NHL draft, and his breakout season with Halifax Mooseheads

  Halifax Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais was one of the QMJHL's top scorers this season at just 17, and his strong play could see him go much higher in the upcoming NHL draft.

  Sports

  May 4, 2022
• B.C. researcher wants Mi’kmaq inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

  'The contribution (the Mi'kmaq) have made as craftsmen alone is nothing short of epic,' says Mark Grant in his submission to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

  Sports

  Mar 19, 2022
• Halifax hockey association bars teams from playing in P.E.I. after alleged racist act

  A minor hockey association in Halifax is alleging one of its players was the victim of a racist act during a recent tournament in P.E.I.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Sid for the kids: Crosby donates hockey equipment to under-represented N.S. communities

  The Pittsburgh Penguins captain from Cole Harbour, N.S., surprised eight participants from the three programs with new hockey equipment.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019
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• N.S. hockey player who had neck cut open by skate supportive of new safety changes

  Starting this upcoming season, Junior B and Junior C players will have to wear full-face protection in Nova Scotia

  Sports

  Aug 1, 2019
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• ‘Better person than a hockey player’: Sidney Crosby’s childhood coach happy for repeat champion

  Paul Mason has been the man behind Crosby's hockey school and is also an integral part to the homecoming parades that have had Crosby bring the Stanley Cup to his hometown.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2017