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Parents and the Standard of Play WHAT SIGNALS AM I SEEING FROM THE STANDS? With the standard of play a parent may find they’re watching the official more than you did in the past to try to understand the different calls officials are making and why.

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NDMHL Drops Puck The puck has been dropped and the 2009/10 Nickel District Minor Hockey Season is underway. Visit your local arena to take in some great game action from teams of all ages.

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Hockey Canada Parents Program The game of hockey is for kids. Kids play the game because they love it and because it is fun. As parents we must all realize that, for kids, positive participation is always more important than excellence. The personal and social development that comes from being part of a team is one of the most enriching experiences offered by the game.

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Thank You Raymond Ganon

Raymond Gagnon, recently resigned as President after 30 years at the helm. Ray’s hard work and dedication to the sport of hockey will be missed, as he takes on new endeavors in his personal life.

Prior to Ray becoming the league’s President in 1980 he served on the Azilda Minor Hockey Association (now known as Rayside Balfour Minor Hockey) from 1974 to 1980. Ray has received many volunteer awards during his tenure such as: Canadian Hockey Week Award in 1987 and 2003, the NOHA Angus Campbell Merit Award in 1997 and recognized by the NOHA for his dedicated years of service

Ray will remain with league as past President to continue his 36 year involvement with minor hockey.

On behalf of the league, the associations, the teams, the parents and the players we appreciate all you’ve done for the sport of hockey here in Northern Ontario.

Have a SAFE and Enjoyable Summer!

We will see you again in the fall.