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U15 BB/A OHF CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Magna Centre is the proud home of the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association. It is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility with 4 ice pads, pool facility, full gym, and many meeting rooms available. The facility will host the duration of the U15BB OHF Championship Weekend.
Each year the Magna Centre hosts many events such as the International Silver Stick Finals, OMHA Championship Weekend, 4 Newmarket Local Hockey Tournaments, Speed Skating Tournaments, Figure Skating Competitions, and many swim meets.
NMHA is proud to be the host of U15BB OHF Championship Weekend on the Olympic Sized (200” x 100”) Bobby Forhan Arena, which is the show piece of the Magna Centre. It seats a total of 1000 plus standing area and has heated flooring to ensure the spectators are warm. It has 5 dedicated dressing rooms, many multi-purpose rooms, a dedicated referee room, and observation room that overlooks the arena.
The arena is named after a Newmarket Native and Olympic Silver Medalist Robert “Bob” Forhan. Bobby participated in the 1960 and 1964 games, winning Silver as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen. Bobby went on to become Mayor of Newmarket and a Regional Councillor for York Region.
Newmarket Minor Hockey Association is honoured and excited for the opportunity to host the U15BB OHF Championship Weekend.
Our goal is to highlight our vibrant and welcoming community while creating a memorable experience for the players, team staff, parents, and hockey delegates. By earning a spot in this premier best on best tournament, hosted at our world class facility, would make it a highlight of their minor hockey journey.
This year our U15BB team will be volunteering their time to support our grass roots hockey development program supported by the NMHA called “Skate to Success”.
Skate to Success is a volunteer led development program that allows players aged 4-6 to participate in 8 weeks of skating including gently used equipment for $60. The goal is to encourage potential players to learn to love the game of hockey.
Nestled between bustling downtown Toronto to the south and scenic skis hills to the north, Newmarket bursts with pride over our welcoming people, beautiful nature and trails, world class healthcare, award winning shopping mall, vibrant downtown with a historic feel, a huge variety of culinary experiences and top-notch sports facilities. Newmarket has grown over 90,000 inhabitants with all the modern amenities while keeping that small town feel. At the centre of the identity of Newmarket, hockey plays a vital role focusing on community and bringing people together while developing players to be the best they can be on and off the ice.
The Newmarket Minor Hockey Association was established in October 1956 bringing us to our 70th anniversary. Newmarket has been a proud host of the International Silver Stick Finals successful OHF Championship for the U18AA division in 2008.
Noble teams to have called Newmarket their home:
- Toronto Maple Leaf’s affiliate Newmarket Saints 1986-1991
- Newmarket Royals 1992-1994
- Newmarket Hurricanes 1987-2019 and 2025 – Present
Newmarket also boasts many great athletes and celebrates from Randy Legg, Jaime Macoun, Brian Elliot, Dit Calpper (HHOF Inductee), Bill Thomas, Travis Dermot, Rob Zepp, and Kurtis Gabriel to current NHL stars Quinton Byfield and Connor McDavid, and many more. As well as budding future stars Braden Hache, Denver Barkey, and Ryan Brown.
Let’s not forget Jim Carrey and John Candy for some laughs.
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