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 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament takes place annually at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario, each March, and features Children, Youth, Low Vision & Development, Masters Open, and Select Divisions. The Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament is the largest event in the world for the Para sport of Blind Hockey and has been the…
Canadian Blind Hockey and Vancouver Canucks Announce Historic Partnership in Support of the Para sport of Blind Hockey Partnership Announced at the 2025 Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament and Includes new Co-Branded Canucks “Flying Skate” Blind Hockey Logo for BC Programs October 17, 2025. Richmond, BC – The Para sport of Blind Hockey received a…
Digital Program: 2025 WESTERN REGIONAL BLIND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT RICHMOND, BC. OCTOBER 17 – 19 The tournament is being hosted in celebration of the growth of the Para sport across BC with new Vancouver Jr Blind Hockey & Victoria Blind Hockey Teams. The 2025 Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament presented by the CNIB Foundation is returning…
Position: Program Coordinator – Canadian Blind Hockey Location: Various – Regina, SK. Edmonton, AB. Job Type: Volunteer / Part-Time Honorarium Reports to: Program Director Application Deadline: Sept 26, 2025 Starting Date: TBD Depending on Location Canadian Blind Hockey: Canadian Blind Hockey [“CBH”] is a registered charity overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. CBH provides…
Posted September 2 2025 Position: Head Coach – Canadian Blind Hockey Location: Various – St John’s, NL. Toronto, ON. Winnipeg, MB. Regina, SK. Vancouver, Victoria BC. Job Type: Volunteer / Part Time Honorarium Reports to: Program Director Application Deadline: September 26, 2025 Starting Date: TBD Depending on Location Canadian Blind Hockey [“CBH”] is a registered…
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce the program schedule for the 2025 – 26 season. This year we are welcoming three new programs under the Canadian Blind Hockey umbrella including the all-new Victoria BC Blind Hockey program and the Edmonton SeeHawks’ Adult Program as well as the Edmonton Children and Youth Program! Registration packages…
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…
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.…
Mark DeMontis is a top 3 finalist for the 2024 NHL Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award! Mark DeMontis, founder of Canadian Blind Hockey and a member of Canada’s National Blind Hockey Team is one of the top 3 finalists of the 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai Canada! The award is presented…
Tune in live on our free web broadcast on youtube! Canadian Blind Hockey Showcase Games Taking Place During the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Calgary This Weekend Two games featuring top players from the Canadian & US National Blind Hockey Teams will showcase the Para sport with the goal of furthering…
The 2024 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team traveled to St-Louis April 12 – 14 2024 to compete against the USA Blind Hockey Team in the fifth International Blind Ice Hockey Series. Team Canada is now celebrating their 5th consecutive win in this series as they continue to bring gold home to our nation! The…
