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!
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…
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…
The 2024 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…
Here’s a summary of what we’re up to in March! March 2, 9, 16: Ottawa 67’s Children and Youth Blind Hockey Program March 3 and 17: Ottawa Adult Blind Hockey Program March 3, 10 and 17: Toronto Jr. Ice Owls. Blind Hockey Program March 4: W. Ross Otters Blind Hockey Program March 9: Windsor…
Here’s a summary of what we’re up to in February! Feb 1 – 4: Canadian Blind Hockey at NHL Fan Fair Feb 8 and Feb 21: Saskatoon Blind Hockey programs Feb 10: STP Blind Hockey program hosted by Brantford Bulldogs Feb 11 & 18: NEW Ottawa Adult Blind Hockey Program Feb 12: W.…
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…
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to share we have been invited by the NHL to take part in this year’s 2024 Hyundai NHL All-Star Fan Fair festivities being held at the Metro Convention Centre! Fans can visit our booth to learn about the adapted rules and equipment, witness some incredible highlight videos, meet members of…