Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament presented by the CNIB Foundation will take place as part of this season’s Hockey Day in Canada celebrations in Moncton. This will be the first-ever Blind Hockey tournament in the provin
ce of New Brunswick and will take place at the Moncton Coliseum from January 16 – 18th, 2026.
The Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament will be a two-team three game series featuring up to 34 players from across Canada. Each of the four Atlantic Provinces will be represented by players from the hometown Moncton SeeCats, the Nova Scotia SeeKings, the Newfoundland Eye-Landers, as well as players from PEI.
Players interested in taking part in the 2026 Eastern Regionals can apply by completing this google form.
In addition to the tournament Canadian Blind Hockey will be hosting a Try Blind Hockey event to introduce local children and youth who are blind or partially sighted to the Para sport on Friday, January 16 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Moncton Coliseum. For anyone interested in participating in the Try Blind Hockey session please complete this google form registration no later than Tuesday January 13.
“Having the Eastern Regional Tournament in my hometown of Moncton is truly a remarkable honor”, reflects Simon Richard, Member of Canadian Blind Hockey National Team and President of the Moncton See Cats. “The connection to Hockey Day in Canada is extra special, and a unique opportunity that not only showcases our passion for hockey but also highlights the incredible potential within our Blind Hockey community. I can’t wait to see how this event inspires others and strengthens our ties to our sport.”
2026 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament at Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, Moncton NB:
Friday January 16
10:00am 12:00pm Eastern Regionals Game #1
1:00pm 2:00pm Try Blind Hockey
Saturday January 17
10:00am 12:00pm Eastern Regionals Game #2
Sunday January 18
10:00am 12:00pm Eastern Regionals Game #3
Arena address: Moncton Coliseum 377 Killam Dr, Moncton, NB E1C 3T1
