NHL/NHLPA First Shift - Hosting Applications Open, News (Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario)

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Jan 16, 2025 | Hockey Canada | 787 views
NHL/NHLPA First Shift - Hosting Applications Open
The application period for local hockey associations wishing to host the NHL/NHLPA First Shift in 2025-26 is NOW OPEN! 

A truly unique experience designed to help kids fall in love with hockey. The six-week learn to play program continues to focus on having fun while learning basic skills.  Full head-to-toe Bauer equipment is included with registration. 

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift mission is to change the way hockey is offered, to inspire new families to join our community, and enroll their kids in our sport. Because of the program’s belief in all that hockey has to offer kids, their families and our communities, the NHL/NHLPA First Shift was designed to make hockey accessible, affordable, safe and most importantly, fun! 
The NHL/NHLPA First Shift partners are committed to ensuring the program and the sport of hockey welcomes participants, no matter the race, gender, religion, ability, or sexual orientation. A more inclusive future creates avenues for new players across all backgrounds the chance to inspire the next generations on and off the ice. We believe diversity makes us all stronger and want to ensure opportunities are available for everyone to be welcomed into the hockey community. 
We encourage Local Hockey Associations to share their intentions for any equity, diversity and inclusion focused programming. 
For more information on the program or to apply immediately to host an event, please go to https://www.firstshift.ca/for-hosts/
IMPORTANT dates for the 2025-26 NHL/NHL First Shift:

January 15, 2025:
Local Hockey Association application period opens at 12 PM ET on www.firstshift.ca

March 15, 2025:
Local Hockey Association application period closes at 12 PM ET
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