Affiliates

Little Native Hockey League (LNHL)

Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) tournament was started by five very special people who wanted to start a tournament for our First Nation Youth. These people were Earl Abotossaway, former Chief Jim McGregor, the late James D. Debassige, the late Reverend Leonard Self and the late Norman Debassige. The first tournament had 17 teams and a modest 200 players in Little Current. By 2018, the tournament had grown to 209 teams and approximately 3000 players. In 2024, the tournament will be held over March break in the city of Markham, with projections of over 3,500 players participating over the week.

 

Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA)

The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA) is the governing body for sledge hockey in Ontario, representing over 20 clubs and 400 plus players located across most of Ontario. It is a registered non-profit organization, an associate member of the Ontario Hockey Federation, and a member of Hockey Canada. OSHA runs three regular season leagues, Junior Sledge Development, Intermediate, and Elite; offering competitive and development opportunities to players at all levels of play from beginner to elite. OSHA, in its role as the organizing body for sledge hockey in Ontario under the OHF, coordinates sledge hockey participation in the Ontario Parasport Winter Games (OPWG), and the Ontario Winter Games (OWG).

 

Canadian National Special Hockey

The CNSH provides the youth and the adjacent catchment’s area with the opportunity to participate in the pursuit of excellence in hockey by developing, encouraging and maximizing inclusive assisted hockey programs for developmentally delayed individuals while protecting and supporting existing members.