Each week, SMHA will recognize a "Flyer of the Week" based on outstanding performance and contributions, both on and off the ice. This recognition can go to a player or a volunteer, emphasizing the spirit of teamwork and community that makes hockey so special. 

Hockey in our community isn't just about what happens on the ice—it's also about the positive impact we have off the ice.

The Flyer of the Week can be awarded for any of the following reasons:

• On-ice achievements: A game-winning goal, an incredible save, remarkable teamwork, or a standout play.
• Off-ice contributions: A player showing kindness to a teammate, volunteering in the community, or helping create a positive atmosphere for their team.
• Team support: Coaches, staff, or players who go above and beyond to support the team's success and growth.

Who can nominate? Anyone in the SMHA community can submit a nomination—teammates, coaches, team staff, and parents. If you notice someone doing something great, whether it's a big play or a small act of kindness, we want to hear about it!

Let’s celebrate the efforts that make our hockey community great—on the ice and off!

The "Flyer of the Week" will be featured on our Facebook page as well as our website! We will reach out to confirm consent before sharing a player photo on our social media. 

Nomination From - click here to nominate someone today!

SMHA has set up the online store in HCR to sign up for our next sessions. The store will open at 7:00pm tonight, October 31st with the option to register for any of the following sessions:

• Nov 5 - Power Skating - RBC Centre 4:00-5:30pm 
• Nov 10 - Defense - ECV 7:00-8:30am

https://page.spordle.com/sackville-mha/register/

• $20.00 per session for power skating or defense
• Defense - U9 and up
• Power Skating - U11 and up, as U9 has power skating built into their current sessions. 

Registration can only be paid via credit card (processing fees apply) or by prior year 50/50 credits.

Current 2024/25 season's 50/50 credits cannot be used to pay for these camps. Please keep this in mind when your team asks how much credit you would like transferred to the team budget this year.

If you have any questions, or require help with registration for the above sessions, please email Heather Doucet at Registration@FlyersHockey.ca

We are putting a call out for interest in our SMHA Secretary Executive Officer.

Secretary

The Secretary will support the overall operation of the Association and will maintain accurate records of all meetings and support executive members with associated tasks, as required. Oversight of the Lottery 50/50 falls under the responsibility of the Secretary.

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, Friday, November 1, 2024.

Please email Kim Gray at VPOperations@FlyersHockey.ca to express your interest in the position. Please include a short message confirming that you meet the requirements, and why you think you would be suitable for the role.

Any member standing for the position of Secretary must have at least two (2) years of experience as a volunteer in good standing with SMHA;. Please see our updated bylaws (Article VII- 42 M-V ) for more information.

"Flyers Memorial Hockey Tournament"

Date: Jan 3rd - 5th, 2025
This tournament is in honor of Flyers who have passed on ahead of us in recent years.
Cpl. Paul Davis | Caelen Lidstone | Andrew Picot | Sgt. Shane Schofield | Rylee Sears

We are currently seeking volunteers to help make this important event a success. Volunteers are needed for both planning leading up to the tournament and for assistance during the event weekend itself. 

Interested in volunteering?
Please contact Blair Cole, our Director of Tournaments, at Tournaments@FlyersHockey.ca for more information or to sign up for a volunteer role.

Our Flyers Memorial tournament means a great deal to the community, the teams attending and our association so we want to ensure it’s the best it can be! Without the support of volunteers, we can't make this tournament the success it has been over the past many years. We truly appreciate any help you can offer!

Please see the below regular season schedule for 2024/25. This schedule will commence Monday, October 28th and will continue thoughout our season. 

Sackville Minor has partnered with Chris Wall to provide Goalie Development for our 2024/25 Season! 

Goalie Development is available to all goalies of any age and skill level registered within the association, and the costs are covered by SMHA! We encourage all goalies to take advantage of this excellent goalie training!

Every Tuesday night at East Coast Varsity starting October 29, 2024:

U7/U9 5:30-6:30pm

U11/U13 6:30-7:30pm

U15/U18 7:30-8:30pm

Chris Wall brings over 20 years of goalie coaching experience. A native of Halifax, NS his playing career includes minor hockey with the Halifax Hawks, Dartmouth Subways (NSMMHL), Halifax Wolverines (MHL), London Nationals (GOJHL), Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL), London Knights (OHL), and Dalhousie Tigers (CIS). He was also fortunate to represent Team Nova Scotia at the 2003 Canada Winter Games. During his playing career he trained with many current and former NHL goalie coaches. Chris now works with goaltenders of all ages to help develop their skills to take their game to the next level. His wealth of playing and coaching experience along with excellent communication skills will be a huge asset to the program.