We are thrilled to announce that after a seven-year absence we have two major events confirmed for BC over the next two years: 2025 Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament Minoru Arena Richmond, BC Oct 16 – 19 2026 Canadian Blind Hockey BC Cup at OneAbility Games Richmond Olympic Oval Richmond, BC May 16 –…
June is Deafblind Awareness Month and we interviewed Blind Hockey player Ryan Kucy from Sherwood Park Alberta about his deafblindness. I was born with Bilateral Optic Atrophy which is a condition that impacts the optic nerve. I see things in front of me quite well, but I don’t have a lot of peripheral vision. I…
Canadian Blind Hockey hopes that the stories of these two Indigenous Blind Hockey players’ lived experiences will encourage more Indigenous youth who are blind or partially sighted to try the Para sport of Blind Hockey. June is National Indigenous History Month Blind Hockey Athletes Meghan Mahon and Cassandra Ruttle Share Their Heritage and Drive Impact…
Reminder: 3 Summer Camp Opportunities to Enjoy! Registration closes soon! Summer camp is a great way to work on your skills and on-ice development at any level in a safe and structured environment. 1. 10th Annual Canadian Blind Hockey Summer Development Camp at CNIB Lake Joe – MacTier, ON. July 1 – 5: Pre-Registration…
It was a successful weekend at the 2025 International Blind Ice Hockey Series in Montreal as the Canadian National Blind Hockey Team hoisted the trophy for the 6th time. The USA Blind Hockey Team put up a great battle as the teams went head-to-head in the best of three series. In truly a full-team effort…
The 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team is fundraising $25,000 ahead of the International Blind Ice Hockey Series in Montreal to help alleviate team costs. This National Team program is vital toward the international growth of Blind Hockey and gives young Blind Hockey players a dream – and a team to cheer for and strive…
The Canadian National Blind Hockey Team aims to defend their title versus Team USA at the 2025 International Blind Ice Hockey Series from April 25 – 27 as part of the 42nd edition of Defi Sportif in Montreal, Quebec. Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team will…
For the full digital program including rosters, please visit our tournament page World’s Largest Blind Hockey Tournament Returns to Toronto March 21 – 23, 2025 Reigning NHL Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Winner Mark DeMontis to Be Honoured During Opening Ceremonies = TORONTO, March 19, 2025 – Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce…
We are thrilled to release this year’s original logo for this 11th Annual Tournament. The logo for the 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament pays homage to the iconic building in Toronto where we have hosted the tournament since its inception in 2013 – the iconic Maple Leaf Gardens. The design is a red…
Canadian Blind Hockey has been hard at work organizing the remaining events for the 2024 – 2025 season from Nationals to Internationals to Blind Hockey camps! For more information, please email info@blindicehockey.com CNIB Saskatchewan & Canadian Blind Hockey Youth Challenge – Saskatoon, SK. February 17 – 21 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament – Toronto,…
Position: Head Coach – Canadian Blind Hockey Location: Various – Toronto, Ottawa, London, Brantford, Windsor, ON. Montreal, QC. Vancouver, BC. Regina, SK. Winnipeg, MB. St John’s, NL. Job Type: Volunteer / Part-Time Honorarium Reports to: Program Director Application Deadline: October 25, 2024 Starting Date: TBD Depending on Location Canadian Blind Hockey Canadian…
It’s National Coaches Week September 16 – 22 and Canadian Blind Hockey is saying #ThanksCoach to all of our amazing coaches that make Blind Hockey possible coast-to-coast! This is the 10th year of National Coaches Week and it’s a great time to reflect on the importance of our coaches, and what it takes to be…
The Blind Hockey Season is just around the corner! Start the year in style with this signed National team Canada jersey from Joe Fornasier plus some other awesome items from Canadian Blind Hockey! Dates: Monday September 9 at 12:00am – Friday September 13 at 12am EST. “Mini rules” To celebrate the 2024 – 2025…
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announced the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament is back in Toronto from March 21- 23 2025 at Mattamy Athletic Centre! New goals this year include advancing the game even further by creating the first ever Women’s Blind Hockey Division! More registration & information to come!
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that Luca DeMontis has been promoted to the role of Program Director. In his new position he will be responsible for the implementation and management of Canadian Blind Hockey programs across the country, and working with the local Program Coordinators to effectively deliver quality Blind Hockey programming coast-to-coast.…
CBH x CNIB Lake Joe Camp Abilities Blind Hockey program Canadian Blind Hockey is celebrating a fantastic couple of weeks of Blind Hockey camps for children, youth and adults from coast-to-coast and around the world. CNIB Lake Joe and Canadian Blind Hockey, teamed up to host Camp Abilities Blind Hockey program from July 1-5, 2024.…
NEWS RELEASE This year’s camp is expected to include more than 40 Blind Hockey players from across Canada, USA and Finland participating in the Development and High-Performance Divisions. WHAT: Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Canadian Blind Hockey Summer Development Camp is happening July 11 – 14 in Mississauga, Ontario, presented…
Canadian Blind Hockey Founder Mark DeMontis wins NHL’s Prestigious Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award in Canada June 14, 2024, Toronto, ON – Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to share that Canadian Blind Hockey founder Mark DeMontis has won the NHL’s prestigious 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award! The award is presented annually “to an individual…
Thank you to the Parliamentary Secretary for Ministers of Environment & Sport Adam Van Koeverden for hosting the Community Sport Summit in Ottawa this week. We were honoured to present on our initiative that introduced the Para sport of Blind Hockey to nearly 500 Canadians who are blind or partially sighted – including 150 participants…
There are two amazing Canadian Blind Hockey Summer Camps taking place this year. First is the children and youth that will be hosted in partnership with CNIB Foundation. “Camp Abilities featuring blind hockey, 5-a-side soccer and swimming” takes place from July 1 – 6 at CNIB Lake Joe and is for youth aged 8– 18.…
