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,…
Canadian Blind Hockey is celebrating 15 years as a not-for-profit organization this year! We’re sending a huge thank you to the entire Blind Hockey community including the players, families, friends, our volunteers, our incredible sponsors, the media, and all those who help keep our Para sport growing strong! Check out these incredible milestones highlighting 15…
Check out our highlights from the 2023 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament brought to you by the CNIB. Thanks to our partners AMI, Electra Health, Manion & the Daniel Family Foundation.
Saturday January 6: Toronto Jr. Ice Owls Intermission Demonstration at the Mississauga Steelheads. Monday January 15: W. Ross Otters Blind Hockey Program Wednesday January 17: Try Skating and Blind Hockey Field Trip Toronto Thursday January 18: Try Skating and Blind Hockey Field Trip Durham Tuesday January 23: Try Skating and Blind Hockey Field Trip Saskatoon…
Here is the roster announcement for the 2023 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament! We have 27 players from 10 different Blind Hockey clubs across Canada and the United States drafted into two teams for this three-game series! Here are the teams: Nationals – Red 14 Salmaan Chaudhri 5 Joseph Del Grande 9 Mark DeMontis 11…
First-Ever Canadian Blind Hockey Game on NHL Ice Takes Place at the Canadian Tire Centre Next Thursday The Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament returns to Ottawa Dec 28 – 29 in partnership with the Bell Capital Cup Ottawa, ON – Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to bring the 2023 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey…
Canadian Blind Hockey has announced the first half of the nation’s Blind Hockey team TORONTO, ON – Canadian Blind Hockey has named the first phase of players to the 2024 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team. The team is gearing up for the 2024 International Blind Ice Hockey Series in St. Louis April 12 –…
Canadian Blind Hockey released a series of videos answering popular online questions about our Para sport such as, why does the puck make noise? What’s the role of the referee? What’s that whistle and how do the goalies stop the puck if they’re blind? To find out more, check out our playlist on Youtube below:…
In order to participate in Canadian Blind Hockey programs and events players, coaches, parents, and volunteers must review and agree to important policies to ensure a safe and positive sport experience. These policies include: the Canadian Blind Hockey Player Eligibility Requirements – Visual Impairment Criteria, Code of Conduct and Declaration of Principles, Recognition and Prevention…
The 2024 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team player selection is underway! The talent is growing across Canada and following a successful High Performance camp in Mississauga in August 2023, coaches and management have decided to take a two-step approach to naming the national team for 2024 season. The first 10 players will be announced next week…
Here’s what we’re up to this month! Calendar summary: Blind Hockey programs: Ottawa 67s Blind Hockey Windsor Blind Hockey Montreal Junior Hiboux Blind Hockey Toronto Jr. Ice Owls Monday Dec. 4: W. Ross Otters Blind Hockey Program December 28, 29, 30: Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament in Ottawa!
