Recreational Hockey
The majority of NDMHA players play recreational hockey. The NDMHA is a “no body checking” Association for all recreational levels up to and including U21. The emphasis is on fitness, fellowship, sportsmanship and fun. The objectives of the NDMHA recreational league are:
- To promote a game that fits the needs of its participants
- To be open to all male and female players
- To allow players fair and equitable ice time
- To emphasize the importance of having fun while improving skills
- To allow enjoyable participation
- To assist in physical development
- To create a pleasant social environment
Players in the Recreational Program will be evaluated. Using these evaluations, the players will be drafted on to teams, with our best efforts to create balanced teams. Please see Policy B03 for further information on the draft process.
2025-2026 Pre-Season Information- Starting September 2nd, 2025
Here is our tentative Pre-Season Schedule, please note this may be adjusted at any time.
Week 1 (Sept. 2nd- 7th): Players will be grouped for on-ice sessions
Week 2 (Sept. 8th-14th): On-ice sessions continue
Week 3 (Sept. 15th-20th): On-ice sessions & scrimmages
Week 4 (Sept. 21- 27th): On ice evaluations (players may be re-grouped)
Team drafts will be scheduled following the last on-ice evaluation for each age group, approximately September 27th- 29th.
Have questions? Email Kim Dennis vp2@ndhockey.com for more information.
NDMHA is a member of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association, BC Hockey & Hockey Canada. Please review the following links for programming & relevant information.
Hockey Canada Pathway to Hockey Information
Hockey Canada Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
Hockey Canada Equipment Fitting Guide for required equipment