Hello Admirals Families [Also sent as email] We hope you are having a great summer. As we prepare for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, we are looking for hockey staff and volunteer support. Please complete our registration form if you are interested and able to help: https://forms.gle/cw9SHxvQQNZgVpuk6 This form is for all staff (e.g head coach,…

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Hockey Canada has introduced a new national education and training program called The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture. In British Columbia and Yukon, this program will replace Respect in Sport. The Shift Forward is Hockey Canada’s new modernized training platform for coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and guardians. The program features age-appropriate and role-specific content designed…

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The NHL / NHLPA First Shift program is the perfect way for kids ages 6-10 to try hockey for the very first time in a fun, affordable, and welcoming environment. Includes: Full set of Bauer equipment Learn-to-play sessions designed for beginners No previous hockey experience needed Great for brand-new hockey families Learn more & register…

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Registration for RETURNING VMHA players is now available here.  Register early, before divisions fill up.  Registration will open up to everyone else on June 1. Pre-registration for players NEW-to-hockey is NOW OPEN here.  You will be waitlisted while we complete our returning player registration process. Pre-registration for players who want to TRANSFER TO VMHA is…

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Please read the Equal Ice-Time Bulletin from VIAHA. A reminder to all MHA Presidents of their commitment to an equal allocation of ice-time between minor hockey players on teams in all divisions within our District. Fair play rules are reviewed with MHA Presidents each year and supported by them. While there has been some recent…

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Want to earn some extra money while working as an on-ice official? Clinics for first time Level 1 (aged 11+ by Dec 31), and Level 2 (aged 15+) officials will be held at Pearkes Arena on Friday October 17, 2025. Click here to find out more and to register.  First come, first served.

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BC Hockey has released its guidelines for determining the minimum suspensions to be served for various infractions.  Note, these are the minimum suspensions and could be increased as specific conditions warrant. It is important that all players, officials, and parents are familiar with these guidelines. You can read the full BC Hockey guidelines here.

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A reminder that VMHA follows the VIAHA policy on recording devices being prohibited in Dressing Rooms.  VMHA has added a team fine and suspension component for those teams reported with phones etc in the Dressing Rooms. Make sure everyone on your team understands the policy (and the consequences) here: VMHA Dressing Room Phone Violation Policy

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Incident Reporting This reporting system is designed to be a safe reporting method for incidents that our members have experienced, witnessed, initiated or caused, that may have a negative impact on others. We understand that there has been a culture of silence within the Hockey World and are endeavoring to remove that silence and provide…

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