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,…
The tournament includes 13 members of the champion 2022 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team & 17 players from across Alberta Canadian Blind Hockey is hosting its 2022 Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament this weekend in Calgary, Alberta. The event takes place in the main bowl of the WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park. All games…
Herb Carnegie, who is regarded by many as the best Black player to never reach the NHL, will finally take his place among many of the League’s greats Monday when he is posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builders category. Did you know a part of his incredible legacy was inspiring…
The powerhouse Canadian National Blind Hockey Team completed the three-peat last weekend by sweeping their American rivals to win the third ever International Blind Ice Hockey Series. Canada defeated Team USA by scores of 7 – 1, 5 – 1, and 7 – 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to claim their third consecutive title having…
(TORONTO, ON. Oct 18, 2022) The 2022 – 23 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team will travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana this weekend to compete against Team USA in the third International Blind Ice Hockey Series. Team Canada is currently 2 – 0 having defeated their American rivals at the inaugural 2018 series in Pittsburgh,…
The 2022 Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament takes place at the Winsport Arena in Calgary, AB from November 18 – 20. Registration information will be circulated next week, however, the airlines are currently having an incredible sale with round-trip fares from Vancouver for only $140, and round-trip flights from Toronto for only $350! If you…
“Sport is a catalyst to a healthy and happy lifestyle. Opportunities that lead to healthy bodies and minds should be available for everyone. We are committed to supporting initiatives that will help us realize our goal of a more inclusive Canadian sport system that benefits everyone.” Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of…
“$25 TO REGISTER ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE CANADIAN NATIONAL BLIND HOCKEY TEAM” Do you think you have what it takes to be an NHL GM? Now is your chance to show your hockey knowledge and support a great cause by joining the 2023 Canadian Blind Hockey NHL Hockey Pool. Here is…
Team Canada will be traveling to Fort Wayne, Indiana from October 21 – 23 to compete vs. the USA at the third International Blind Ice Hockey Series. The team needs to raise funds to assist with competition costs such as travel, accommodation, and equipment. 100% of donations received through this fundraiser support the National Blind…
Canadian Blind Hockey is excited to announce the 2022-2023 Canadian National Blind Hockey Team Coaching Staff. The Canadian National Blind Hockey Team will take on U.S. Blind Hockey Team at the upcoming Blind Hockey series in Fort Wayne, Indiana Oct 21-23. Congratulations Coaches on representing your country in the parasport of Blind Hockey! Coach/General Manager Luca…
Celebrate your coach during National #CoachesWeek from September 17th-25th. Canadian Blind Hockey is celebrating the coaches who have been there through thick and thin with our organization! #ThanksCoach
