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…
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…
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…
Canadian Blind Hockey is cheering on members of the Canadian National Blind Hockey Team as they get ready to take on Team USA during the 5th International Blind Ice Hockey Series April 12 – 14 in St-Louis, MO. The 2024 Canadian Blind Hockey Team features 20 players representing seven different provinces spanning the country from…
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to welcome players from seven different provinces to compete versus USA in the 2024 International Blind Ice Hockey Series April 12 – 14 in St Louis Canadian Blind Hockey has named the 2024 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team which features 20 players representing seven different provinces spanning the country from…
The2024 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament takes place between March 22 – 24 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre – the former Maple Leaf Gardens – in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The event is brought to you by the CNIB Foundation, and made possible by national partners AMI, the Daniel Family Foundation, Electra Health, and Manion.…
We are very proud to release this descriptive video in effort to ensure our communications continue to be available in various accessibility formats to the best of our ability. This year’s logo represents 10 years of the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament! The logo is also available in French. The accessible font chosen is Arial…
