November 8, 2026

Prior to Sunday's home game against the WearWell Bombers at Antigonish Arena, The Novas held a special Remembrance Day ceremony to honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country.

For the occasion, The Novas took to the ice wearing commemorative camouflage jerseys featuring a poppy on the chest, a symbol of remembrance and respect for those who have served Canada.

The organization was honoured to welcome Master Corporal Randy Chisholm, an active member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and retired 2nd Lieutenant Greg Linton to participate in the ceremony at centre ice.

Joining them were Novas Captain Nole Romard and Assistant Captains John Purcell, Liam Duggan, and Alex Dan MacDonnell, who proudly displayed the Canadian flag during the playing of the National Anthem.

During the National Anthem, players from both The Novas and the WearWell Bombers lined their respective blue lines in a shared moment of respect and reflection.

The ceremony served as a meaningful reminder that the freedoms we enjoy today, including the opportunity to gather as communities and participate in the sports we love, have been shaped by the service and sacrifices of generations of Canadians.

At The Novas, we believe that developing young athletes goes hand in hand with developing respectful, responsible community citizens. Opportunities such as this remind our players that wearing the N represents more than hockey. It carries a responsibility to honour our history, respect others, and appreciate those who have served our communities and our country.

The Novas extend their sincere appreciation to Master Corporal Randy Chisholm and retired Corporal Greg Linton for participating in Sunday's ceremony, and to the WearWell Bombers for joining us in this tribute.

We will remember them.

Lest We Forget. ??

November 4, 2026

The Novas Awarded Hosting Rights for the 2027 Atlantic U15 Male Hockey Championship

April 15–18, 2027

The Nova Elite Hockey Development Association is proud to announce that The Novas have been awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Atlantic U15 Male Hockey Championship, bringing one of Atlantic Canada's premier minor hockey events to Antigonish and our surrounding region.

The announcement was made by the Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League, confirming The Novas as the host organization for the 2027 championship.

The event will bring together top U15 male hockey teams from across Atlantic Canada to compete for the Atlantic Championship title, providing an exciting opportunity to showcase the talent, passion, and community spirit that make minor hockey so special.

While the championship will be held in Antigonish, this is an achievement for our entire quad-county region.

The Novas proudly represent Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, and Richmond Counties. Our players, families, volunteers, and supporters from throughout these communities will play an important role in organizing and delivering a memorable championship experience.

For The Novas, being selected to host represents an important milestone in the organization's history and reflects our ongoing commitment to player development, community involvement, and excellence in minor hockey.

Beyond the competition, the championship presents an opportunity to showcase the hospitality, generosity, and community pride found throughout our region.

The Nova Elite Hockey Development Association extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who supported our hosting proposal and helped make this opportunity possible.

As preparations begin, we look forward to working with our families, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and local organizations to welcome visiting teams, coaches, families, and fans from across Atlantic Canada.

Further details regarding the championship schedule, participating teams, and event activities will be announced as planning progresses.

We look forward to welcoming Atlantic Canada to Antigonish and celebrating this championship with our entire Nova hockey community!

The Atlantics are coming to Nova Nation!