Nova Major Hockey Team

🏅💙 Giving Back Through Sport 💙🏅

Today, The Novas' coaches, executive and returning players had the privilege of volunteering at the 2027 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games, assisting with the Standing Long Jump and Running Long Jump events.

Although the extreme heat and humidity resulted in the afternoon events being cancelled, we had an incredible morning meeting amazing athletes from across Nova Scotia, reconnecting with many friends we met at last year's Games, and cheering on every competitor who stepped into the pit.

The highlight of the day was seeing our local Special Olympics Eastern Highlands—the same athletes we have the pleasure of playing floorball against each year. The smiles, handshakes, and conversations reminded us that the friendships we've built extend far beyond the rink.

Thank you to Special Olympics Nova Scotia for inviting us to once again be part of such an inspiring event. It is always a privilege to volunteer alongside an organization that celebrates courage, determination, and the joy of sport.

To all of the athletes: thank you for inspiring us. ❤️

We can't wait to see you all again soon!

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What an incredible evening at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2027 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games! 💙💛

The Novas were honoured to attend tonight's VIP Reception and Opening Ceremonies, and once again we were reminded of what makes these Games so special.

The energy, excitement, sportsmanship, and pure joy displayed by every athlete is truly inspiring. The passion in the venue is something that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

We consider ourselves fortunate to spend our lives around sport, but events like this remind us that the greatest victories aren't always measured on a scoreboard—they're found in courage, perseverance, inclusion, and the friendships that sport creates.

Thank you to Special Olympics Nova Scotia for the invitation and for allowing us to be part of such an amazing celebration. We wish every athlete, coach, volunteer, and official the very best throughout the Games. Enjoy every moment—you've earned it! ❤️🏅

🏒 Congratulations to Our Novas Alumni! 🏒

The Novas would like to congratulate three former members of our team who were selected today in the 2026 Maritime Hockey League Draft in Campbellton, New Brunswick!

🔹 **Lucas Chisholm** (Captain) – Selected in the 4th Round, 45th Overall by The West Kent Steamers

🔹 **Jake MacInnis** – Selected in the 7th Round, 80th Overall by The Pictou County Weeks Crushers

🔹 **Ryan Davidson** – Selected in the 8th Round, 95th Overall by The Chaleur Lightning

These selections are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and character that Lucas, Jake, and Ryan displayed throughout their time with the Novas. We are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and are excited to watch them continue their hockey journeys at the Junior A level.

Congratulations, gentlemen! Your Novas family is proud of you and wishes you continued success. 👏🏒💙❤️

The Novas 25-Player Protected List

In accordance with the regulations of the Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League, twenty-five players from across our region have been identified and placed on The Novas 25-Player Protected List following our 2026 Spring Identification Camp.

We would like to congratulate all players who participated in this year’s process. The level of talent, effort, and competitiveness throughout camp made for an extremely difficult selection process for our staff.

Our official 25-Player Protected List is now available on our website:

https://novas.nsu15major.com/teams/237/novas/

Players not included on The Novas 25-Player Protected List will receive a NSU15MHL Player Release Form in the coming days and will become eligible to attend tryouts with any team in the Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League.

More Than Hockey 💙💛

Members of the Nova Hockey family were honoured to recently attend the Special Olympics Bowling Banquet as special guests.

Head Coach Jamie Mattie, Assistant Captain Manton Austen, and President Shane MacIsaac enjoyed a wonderful evening filled with great food, great conversations, and the opportunity to spend time with some incredible Special Olympics athletes and their families.

One of the highlights of the evening was having the privilege of presenting medals to members of the Special Olympics Floor Ball team — a group that has built a special connection with The Novas through our annual games and community events together.

The smiles, friendships, and sense of community shared throughout the evening are what sports are truly all about. We are grateful to have been included in such a special celebration and look forward to continuing the relationship between The Novas and the Special Olympics community for years to come.

A special thank you to Joan Conrad, Marilyn MacLellan, and all involved for their hospitality, kindness, and for making the evening such a memorable experience for everyone involved. 💙💛

🚨 2026 Nova Spring Identification Camp Begins Tomorrow! 🚨

Registration is now officially closed, and we are excited to welcome all players to this year’s Spring ID Camp.

Players have been divided into two teams for the weekend:
🔵 Team Blue
⚪ Team White

The rosters are listed below.

This is the first step in the evaluation process as players compete for an opportunity to earn a spot on the Nova 25-player protected list heading into Fall Camp.

📅 The full camp schedule can be found here: https://novas.nsu15major.com/teams/schedule/237/novas/

We wish all players the best of luck this week — compete hard, support your teammates, and enjoy the experience. 🏒🔥

🚨 2026 Nova Spring Identification Camp 🚨

The Nova U15 Major Hockey Team is excited to announce our Spring Identification Camp – May 2026!

This camp is open to all U15-aged players eligible for the 2026–2027 season who are members of:
🏒 Antigonish Minor Hockey Association
🏒 Strait Area Minor Hockey Association
🏒 Cape Breton West Minor Hockey Association

Following the camp, a 25-player protected list will be selected and invited to our Fall Training Camp.

This is your opportunity to compete, be evaluated, and take the first step toward earning your spot in the Nova program.

🏒 Bring your compete level. Make your mark.

📍 For full details and registration, follow the link below:

https://grayjaypay.ca/programs/details/5072

🚨 2026 Nova Hockey Checking Clinic 🚨

With one season wrapped up, we’re already gearing up for the next. The Nova U15 Major Hockey Team is preparing for our upcoming Spring Identification Camp!

This checking clinic is open to all 1st Year U15-aged players for the 2026–2027 season from:
• Antigonish Minor Hockey Association
• Strait Area Minor Hockey Association
• Cape Breton West Minor Hockey Association

📌 IMPORTANT:
All 1st Year U15 players (or those who have not yet completed a Hockey Nova Scotia–approved checking clinic) are required to do so before participating in any U15 Major Identification Camp.

🔒 Goalies are exempt from this requirement.

🏒 Get prepared. Get confident. Get ready for camp.

👉 For full details and registration, follow the link below:

https://grayjaypay.ca/programs/details/5071

What a way to cap off an incredible 2025–2026 season 🙌🏒

Tonight we celebrated the hard work, growth, and dedication of this group at our annual awards banquet. This year’s team set the bar high—bringing home a Provincial Championship 🏆 and earning a silver medal at the Atlantic Championships 🥈

Huge congratulations to all of our award winners:

🏆 Coach’s Award – Manton Austen
💪 Unsung Hero – Colin Crawford
🛡️ Defensive Player of the Year – Oliver MacMullin
🔥 Playoff MVP – Oliver MacMullin
🚨 Leading Scorer – Nole Romard
🌟 Rookie of the Year – Nole Romard
⭐ Most Valuable Player – Asher Sampson
📈 Most Improved Player – Rein MacDonald

Proud of every player on the team—this season was built on commitment, teamwork, and a lot of compete. Already looking forward to what’s next. 👊

2025-2026 Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League Champions