Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association

    AUS HOCKEY AT MINERS FORUM

    Date:09/20/2022   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    This weekend Glace Bay Minor Hockey is proud to host Atlantic University Sport at the Miner’s Forum. For the very first time, two preseason female hockey games will be played by the St. Mary’s University Huskies and the UPEI Panthers. Both teams will feature local talent: from Mabou, Orianna MacNeil will be lacing up with UPEI, while Sydney’s Maddy Corbett will be playing with SM...


    Visit our NEW website

    Date:11/29/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Visit our new website www.gbmha.com ...


    Champions!!

    Date:11/28/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay U13 A Miners were victorious in the championship game at the Bobby Joe Ryan Hockey Tournament with a 12-4 win in the championship game!  Congratulations to the coaches and to the players, which include; Landon Comer Ryland Merrill Matt Phillips Jacob Ellsworth Cole Simmons Jordan O'Neill Landon Pickup Jeremy Hickman Cole Loder Travis Smith-McNeil Josh MacDonald...


    Lest We Forget

    Date:11/11/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    On November 11th we remember all of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.    Today members of our U11AA Miners attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in Glace Bay to honour our veterans and fallen soldiers!!  Lest We Forget 💮 ...


    SUPPORTING OUR OWN

    Date:11/02/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Former Glace Bay Miners player's Keegan O'Neill and Hudson Clarke received a cheque from the association recently.  Both O'Neill and Clarke are graduates from our program and now lace up their skates for the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush. Good luck guys on the ice this season!!!   ...


    Attention NEW Coaches and Volunteers

    Date:10/26/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    If this will be the first time you have ever been on a roster, you need to register thru this link to setup a profile. Once a profile is created, any courses, background checks, etc that you complete will be documented here. To create a Profile, copy and paste this link into your browser or visit our Facebook page: Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association Special Events and promotions to access the regi...


    Bantam AA Miners split exhibition play

    Date:10/17/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay Bantam AA Miners split a pair of exhibition games over the weekend.    The Miners opened the weekend with a win 4-2 over the County Islanders on Friday night.    Saturday was a close affair with the Miners dropping a 5-4 decision to Cape Breton West.    The Miners will play their season opener on Monday (Oct 18th) vs County Islanders at 7:30pm at the ...


    2021 AWARDS NIGHT

    Date:09/27/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    In a year filled with much uncertainty, the executive of Glace Bay Minor Hockey was finally able to hand out last year’s 2021 award winners on Thursday evening at the Glace Bay Miners Forum. The event was smaller than previous years because of COVID-19, but just as exciting for the recipients.   Here's a list of the 2021 winners: **PHOTO'S CAN BE FOUND IN THE AWARDS &am...


    Meet Glace Bay’s Ticketmaster

    Date:09/19/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Kenny Cunningham has sold nearly 20-thousand tickets a year for the last 10 years – fundraising for Glace Bay Minor Hockey.   WATCH STORY HERE: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video?clipId=2283960&binId=1.1145729&playlistPageNum=1&fbclid=IwAR0daoNSs4brSD6xmbDJSt6v51jacH0S3iaQGN1XsHQaG9zuaIALjJzh69g ...


    Welcome Back Stripes!

    Date:09/10/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Welcome everyone to the 2021/2022 hockey season. Officiating clinics have been posted and are set to begin on Sept 27th.  Anyone turning 14 years of age before Dec 31st can join as a level one official. All new and returning officials must first register on the new Hockey Canada Registry 3.0, then search for the clinic level they are registering for. Clinics are being offer...


    Well-known sledge hockey player in Cape Breton in hospital following life-changing accident

    Date:09/10/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    HALIFAX -- A man from Cape Breton is in a Halifax hospital following an accident that would forever change his life. For years, Kurtis Deveaux's happy place has been on the ice as the captain of the Cape Breton Sledgehammers -- a sledge hockey team in Cape Breton. READ MORE HERE: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mobile/well-known-sledge-hockey-player-in-cape-breton-in-hospital-following-life...


    Register Now for 2021/2022 season!

    Date:09/01/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Glace Bay players can now register online for the 2021/ 2022 hockey season.   We will still be holding an "in-person" registration on September 8th and 9th from 4-8pm at the Miners's Forum to pick up GBMH 50/50 tickets and for anyone who wants to register in person. Also, since this is a new platform; if you run into "glitches" during the online registration jus...


    ANNOUNCES NEW MALTREATMENT PLAYING RULE FOR 2021-22 SEASON

    Date:08/25/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    CALGARY, Alta. – In furthering its commitment to being leaders in safety and inclusivity, Hockey Canada has introduced an update to its rulebook to focus on recognizing and reporting incidents of maltreatment.  In a special meeting held on June 22, 2021, Hockey Canada and its 13 Members unanimously approved the adoption of Section 11 – Maltreatment in the Hockey Canada Ruleb...


    Congratulations James!

    Date:07/05/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Hockey Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association president James Edwards is the recipient of our 2021 Minor Council Award of Merit.  For many years, James has been a familiar face in the Cape Breton minor hockey community. As the longtime president of the Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association, James has led a number of initiatives aimed at making...


    Rebound Plan: Phase 3

    Date:06/29/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    As Nova Scotia plans to move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan effective tomorrow, we have been working with the province to clarify what this means for hockey.   The key changes from Phase 2 to Phase 3 are:   Groups of up to 25 are now permitted in the field of play (in Phase 2, groups were limited to 10) Competition is now allowed   Attached to t...


    DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TASK FORCE

    Date:05/12/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    DARTMOUTH – Developing new training frameworks, increasing representation, revising the organization’s constitution, and establishing a new member code of conduct are among the nine recommendations released today by the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity & Inclusion Task Force and presented to Hockey Nova Scotia’s board of directors. Recommendations cover areas such as cost, s...


    Miners Drop Heart Breaker

    Date:03/29/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay Miners and Valley needed double overtime to break a 3-3 tie Sunday afternoon at the Miners Forum.   Valley was coming off a win over the County Islanders on Saturday, while the Miners defeated Cape Breton West to earn their spot in the Championship game.    Carson Hogan, Tucker Sinclair and Gavin Sudds would score in regulation time for Glace Bay.    Lu...


    Onto the Final

    Date:03/27/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay U13AAA Miners defeated Cape Breton West 4-2 Saturday afternoon at the Miners Forum.    The game was tied 2-2 after 2 periods of play, but the Miners would end the deadlock with 1:55 remaining in the game and add an empty netter to seal the deal.    With the win the Miners will now advance to the Championship game of the North Division final on Sunday at 11:30am ...


    Cape Breton Cup Champions

    Date:03/20/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay U13A Miners skated to a convincing 9-2 win over Cape Breton West to claim the Cape Breton Cup Saturday afternoon at the Miners Forum.    100 spectators were treated to an exciting game from start to finish.    Congratulations to the players, coaches and management on a successful season.    U13A Miners include players;    Ryan White Pa...


    Family Affair

    Date:03/13/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    It’s not something you see every day, a brother and sister goalie tandem, but that’s exactly what happened when the Glace Bay Miners U18A hit the ice at the Miners Forum. Michael O’Neil started between the pipes, while his sister Emily O’Neil looked on from the bench as the backup. Head Coach Darrel MacAulay says it all started when his son, Noah MacAulay, who is also a...


    Miners Winners Over Steelers

    Date:03/04/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

      The Glace Bay U15A Miners picked up and exciting playoff win 4-2 over the Sydney Steelers Tuesday night at the Miners Forum.    The Miners kicked off the scoring with a goal off the stick of Logan Smith at 3:24 of the first period.    The Steelers though would tie the game before the period was done at 7:47 from Ewan MacNeil.    In the second the Miners...


    Miners Defeat Islanders

    Date:02/24/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The Glace Bay U15-AA Miners opened their playoffs with a 5-1 win over the County Islanders Monday Night at the Miners Forum. It's their first game of a round robin style playoff-format, with the top two teams advancing to a one game showdown. The Islanders opened the scoring at 4:47 of the first period, but that would be the only goal they would get behind Miners goaltender Brandon Cole. Gl...


    Glace Bay Hockey Personality Passes Away

    Date:02/17/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Long-time Glace Bay hockey personality John ‘Johnny Hockey ‘ MacDonald passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at the New Waterford Heights Hospital.   According to Macdonald’s obituary, he was employed with the Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) for many years.   Johnny enjoyed playing and coaching many sports, including baseball, hockey, and broom ball. He...


    WILLIE O’REE

    Date:02/14/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    WILLIE Lessons in Social Justice & Racism Award-winning documentary ‘Willie’ is a tale of battling adversity that goes beyond the hockey rink. Classroom Champions, the NHL and the Willie Doc Team have teamed up to offer a digital experience to facilitate these important conversations about social justice and racism through Willie’s experiences. REA...


    Some fans will be allowed at games in Nova Scotia

    Date:02/05/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Some spectators will be allowed at sports events in Nova Scotia.  Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday indoor gathering limits have been increased to 100 people and outdoor groups can be as large as 150. People are required to follow standard COVID-19 protocols at games and other gatherings but are allowed to be in their normal groups of 10 inside the venues. Games and events inside pub...


    Game On!

    Date:01/22/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Jan. 22, 2021 Update: Earlier today, the province announced that beginning next week, sports-related Public Health restrictions will be eased across Nova Scotia.  As of Jan. 25, the following changes will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 7:  * sports teams can start playing games, but spectators are not permitted and there can be no games or tournaments involving teams ...


    Covid Restrictions Extended

    Date:01/08/2021   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Good afternoon everyone,   We want to let you all know that earlier today, the province extended the restrictions announced on Dec. 16 for an additional two weeks. That means that the current restrictions (outlined in earlier emails below) will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24.   To read the full announcement, please click here.   Compared to other areas ...


    Luck Of The Draw

    Date:12/22/2020   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    Glace Bay, N.S. -- How does more than $167,000 sound as a Christmas present, or a birthday present, or both? North Sydney, N.S. resident Catherine Hill can answer the question.   She has over 167,000 reasons to be thankful after receiving a call that thousands had been waiting for, notifying her that she had won the largest jackpot of the year for the Glace Bay Minor Hockey 50/50 draw. Hi...


    NEW Public Health Restrictions

    Date:12/17/2020   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    NEW: Public Health restrictions across Nova Scotia.   The current restrictions in areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County, first put in place on Nov. 26, have been extended until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 20.   As of 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 21 to 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 10, the following restriction will be put in place provincewide: sports practices, training and arts a...


    SPECIAL DELIVERY

    Date:12/04/2020   Source:Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association  

    The U15A Miners 12 Days of Christmas Campaign was a huge success.   The challenge was put out to individuals and or teams to participate in the event.   Each day an item was collected for twelve consecutive days. Everything from toilet paper, toothpaste, and peanut butter was collect for the food bank.   The response was overwhelming and more than 25 packages were droppe...