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SMHA Introduces New “Penalty Sharing” Rule to Promote Teamwork

In an exciting move to foster teamwork and accountability, Sackville Minor Hockey Association is proud to introduce a pilot project for a groundbreaking rule change: Penalty Sharing.

Starting immediately, any player who receives a penalty will be given the option to share their time in the box with a teammate of their choosing. The rule applies to all minor penalties and is designed to reinforce the importance of supporting one another—on and off the ice.

“We believe this rule will bring players closer together and help them develop important life skills,” said SMHA’s President Rob Nurnber. “If you take a tripping penalty, now you’ll have to think about who’s got your back—or who owes you one!”

To ensure fairness, players cannot select the same teammate more than once per game. Additionally, goalies will not be allowed to participate in penalty sharing—except in cases where there are no other players available. 

The SMHA Board is looking forward to reviewing the new rule in action at the upcoming Day of Champions games involving our very own U13B CMHL Champion Team on April 5 in Truro. The Association is confident it will be a game-changer for minor hockey.

Apr 1, 2025
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SMHA Year-End Banquet: U11, U13, U15

Attention U11, U13, and U15 Fans & Families,
 
We wanted to let you know that we are making an adjustment and returning to the original plan for the U11 teams on April 1st which means the U13 banquet will be on April 2nd. We understand this may cause some inconvenience and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
 
In the planning for the U11 and U13 teams, we carefully considered the availability of the majority of players and have worked to find a time that best accommodates as many as possible. Thank you for your flexibility as we worked through the scheduling process. 
 
April 1st - 5:30-6:40pm 
 U11A
 U11 Sharks
 U11AA Black
 U11 Bruins
 
April 1st - 7:00-8:10pm
 U11B Black
 U11 Canadiens
 U11AA Orange
 U11 Leafs
 U11B Orange
 
April 2nd - U13 Teams 5:15 - 6:40pm
 
April 2nd - U15 Teams 7:00-8:30pm
 
Reminder that all events will be held at the Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre (1583 Beaver Bank Rd) and due to capacity restrictions the banquet is limited to players, team manager, head coach(es) and assistant coaches only. Unfortunately, family members cannot attend the banquet as attendees.  
 
Mar 26, 2025
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We have come a long way Kraft Hockeyville but still work to be done! - A message from our President

I would like to first send out a heartfelt congratulations to our community as we are very excited to claim a Top 4 spot in Kraft Hockeyville!

One winner will be selected for the grand prize of $250,000 to be used towards arena upgrades and will have an opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game. We of course, hope we can all come together to make sure we bring this home to our Sackville Arena! 
 
By placing top 4 we have already guaranteed the Sackville Arena $25,000 for arena upgrades, and all top four communities will be given $10,000 in new hockey equipment, courtesy of NHLPA Goals & Dreams.

It is hard to believe that November 7th, 2023 was when I sent a communication to our membership that I would be creating a Kraft Hockeyville Committee and would be putting out a call later in the season for expressions of interest to join our Kraft Hockeyville Committee. It seems like yesterday.
 
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On January 7th, 2024 I then put a call out to our membership for expression of interest to be on the Kraft Hockeyville committee I would be forming. The interest was exceptional and on Wednesday March the 27th I sent a welcome communication to those who would form our Kraft Hockeyville Committee for our bid that I would place on January 1st 2025 for our beloved Sackville Arena.
 
As the committee chair and President of our association I could not have asked for a better group of individuals to be on our committee. Each and every one of our committee members have all played a pivotal role in our success thus far in making it to the final 4 for the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville Crown! The time and dedication each of these individuals has put in has been well beyond expectations. What we see as a community is only a small part of all their combined efforts. 
 
I want to take a moment to thank our committee members as the Chair of our committee on behalf of our community and our association from the bottom of my heart. Without your dedication and commitment to see this journey through, we simply would not be where we are today. You all deserve to be recognized for your contributions.
 
With heartfelt appreciation I want to acknowledge the following individuals for everything you have given each day over the past year for our bid. 
 
Joining me on the committee:
 
Amber Davis
Allison Deveau
Andy Deveau
Chris Fraser
Kim Gray
Angela Pennell
Collen Richards
Sharlene Salter
 
As well to all the individuals who reached out with ideas or joined our open sessions, thank you so much! To all of you that joined us for our Rally Day and our events, thank you for supporting our bid!
 
To all of our rally sponsors, without your support this would not have been possible as well, our community thanks you for your very generous support! We will continue to promote your businesses rest assured.
 
We have come so far, let's all band together and on April 4th and April 5th bring the win home where it belongs! Sackville Is Hockeyville!
 
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Rob Nurnber
President Sackville Minor Hockey Association
Kraft Hockeyville Committee Chair

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Mar 17, 2025
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Calling all goalies!! Goalies for Judah - Goalie Game

We had some last minute ice become avaliable on Sunday, so we are hoping to fill up another Goalie Game.
Goalies for Judah - Goalie Game
Get ready for a unique and fun experience for an amazing cause at the Goalie Game on Sunday, March 16th, 2025!
Date: Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Location: Sackville Arena
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open to: U9, U11, U13, U15, and U18 Goalies
This exciting event is designed to unite goaltenders and fans across our association while we support Judah and the Daley family. Come together for a 5-on-5, goalies-only hockey game! Goalies will wear their full gear, including their own gloves and stick, and rotate positions throughout the game.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there for this one-of-a-kind event!
We will max out at 30 goalies at which time the sign up sheet will shut down for submissions. We will send out an email with teams and instructions when the spots fill up.

 

Mar 14, 2025
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