NATIONAL BALL HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

The World Ball Hockey Federation's (WBHF) ongoing commitment to building and sustaining a long-term future of the sport of ball hockey for the players, fans, spectators and partners will be hosting the 2018 World 3v3 Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia the week of November 11-16.

The WBHF continues to ensure that the event experiences are among the best in sports offering 5v5, 4v4 in addition to next week's 3v3 championships for men, women, masters and junior tournaments U14, U16, U18, U20 and Girls U20 divisions.

For fans not being able to attend the Championships visit https://www.tvcom.cz to catch the live action and for the schedule and statistics updates www.wbhf.info

Go Canada Go!

#wbhf2018bratislava #WeAreTeamCanada

On Sunday, October 28^th there will be a short walk starting at 11 am from Sarah’s Bench at the Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park.   Sarah would have been 50 years young on October 24 and 2018 marks the 15^th year of her passing….below is an article written by Mauro Cugini in 2003 in memory of Butter.

The Vikings Women’s Ball Hockey team was established in 1988 when Harry Dion, a long time player with the Astros Men’s Ball Hockey team, founded the Vancouver Women’s Ball Hockey League (the VWBHL).  The Vikings, who originally consisted of a converted group of soccer players who played in the western ball hockey league, quickly grew to prominence and became a very successful team that consequently managed to out run and hence outscore most of their opponents.  

The team, which lost and gained different players over the first couple of years, eventually settled down with a core group of participants that included Sarah Butterworth, affectionately known as ‘Butter’.  She had played soccer, ice hockey, and ringette (and was an accomplished athlete in all of those sports), and worked out, so we knew we had our ace in the hole.  She could out run and out hustle anyone, but she was constantly trying to master the stick handling and shooting parts of ball hockey … she was always willing to try and learn and often laughed at herself when she lost control of the ball or fumbled a weak shot away.  They would often hear their coach yelling “Butter, two hands on the stick, and keep your stick on the floor” … she remembered for a couple of shifts, but then she reverted back to her own style, and that was just perfect, because they had other players who could shoot, stick handle, score goals, and get assists.  Butter thrived on shutting down the other teams players, and she valued her role on a grinding line.  Her attributes were displayed best in the National finals in 1994, when she played an important role after coming back from a serious knee injury that kept her out of the Nationals finals in 1993.  She was part of a gold medal winning team, but not just any team, it was the Vikings, the team that meant the most to her through her storied sports career.  

The unique nature of this team … they were friends, and really had fun together away from the game, everyone was accepting, and they were all at the age and a point in our lives where they gave lots of time to each other.  The Vikings kept on playing after 1994, and ended up in a couple more Nationals finals, but never winning anything more than Silver medals.  The team disbanded in 2001 because now the players had other priorities, family, careers, and new interests, and the “hey days” were over.  

Unfortunately, Butter was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.  The woman, who so reveled in her ability to run freely, was now saddled with the biggest challenge of her life.  She fought valiantly, and was able to have one last memory involving ball hockey.  The Sharks ball hockey team signed her as Coach/Manager for the 2003 season.  Butter was on the bench in Montreal for the Sharks championship run.  Her presence, both physically, and emotionally, was a big boost for the team … and her endless stories about the Vikings told with smiles and laughter, really set the mood for the Sharks to bond.  

We will always cherish her, and although she left us on October 30, 2003, at the precious age of 35, we know that her spirit will be with us in Ontario as we hope to smile and laugh again in her memory.  

In 2004 we introduced the Sarah Joanna Bostock Butterworth Memorial Award, which honors a female athlete who displays her qualities of sportsmanship, leadership, dedication and most importantly, love for the sport. 

Our goal is to build a program that is recognized as the best in world.  We have a reputation for excellence in our sport coupled with a strong sense of community, which fosters growth.  We will prepare and assemble a Team of Ball Hockey Players from Canada to compete for Gold Medal at the World Championships.

The goal is to field teams that set extra-ordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity.  To create a “life experience” for members of Team Canada.   

Athletic activities are an important part of our youth’s life experiences and this is reflected in our achievement in inter-provincial competition.   We are seeking an outstanding individuals including, General Manager, Head Coach, Team Doctor, Therapist and Equipment Manager to be a part of our Team Canada program for each of our Women’s team.

The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada strives for excellence - in the quality of its players and community leaders and in the long tradition of athletic achievement.  We are currently seeking a qualified candidate’s for the following contracts in preparation for the 2019 Women’s Master’s World Championships.

Please be advised that the NBHAC will have 3 teams in the Women’s Division, Canada West, Canada Central and Canada East so are looking for three complete staffs for each team.  

Click here for positions available and deadlines

Our goal is to build a program that is recognized as the best in world.  We have a reputation for excellence in our sport coupled with a strong sense of community, which fosters growth.  We will prepare and assemble a Team of Ball Hockey Players from Canada to compete for Gold Medal at the World Championships.

The goal is to field teams that set extra-ordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity.  To create a “life experience” for members of Team Canada.   

Athletic activities are an important part of our youth’s life experiences and this is reflected in our achievement in inter-provincial competition.   We are seeking an outstanding individuals including, General Manager, Head Coach, Team Doctor, Therapist and Equipment Manager to be a part of our Team Canada program for each of our Men’s team.

The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada strives for excellence - in the quality of its players and community leaders and in the long tradition of athletic achievement.  We are currently seeking a qualified candidate’s for the following contracts in preparation for the 2019 Men’s Master’s World Championships.

Please be advised that the NBHAC will have 3 teams in the Men’s Division, Canada West, Canada Central and Canada East so are looking for three complete staffs for each team.  

Click here for positions available and deadlines

The Men's Team Canada (MTC) program introduced their new uniforms in which are uniquely designed.

 The jersey is a light weight knitted fabric with the entire design sublimated into the fabric, but has also been designed specific to the club – ONE TEAM. 

• 22 small leafs on the front of the jersey represents each player

• 22 small leafs on the back of the jersey represents the families 

• the front has CANADA across the front diagonally in an ATHLETIC style font

• the stripes up the arms and across the shoulders represent our country from sea to shining sea

• the six mini leafs on the sleeves represent the 6 on 6 system the team will employ

• the jerseys will have a string collar is what ties OUR team and OUR nation together from the support of your family and friends whom will be cheering on OUR team

• the numbers on the sleeves will appear between the lines on the arms

• MTC logo will be placed on the shoulders

• the back player number will appear over the leafs 

• the NBHAC logo will be placed above the back number 

The shorts are available in black or red with the CANADA down both sides and player number on the left thigh.  MTC logo with BALL HOCKEY is located on the right thigh.  

The Women's Team Canada (WTC) program introduced their new uniforms in which are uniquely designed.

The jersey is a light weight knitted fabric with the entire design sublimated into the fabric, but has also been designed specific to the club – ONE TEAM. 

• 19 small leafs on the front of the jersey represents each player

• 19 small leafs on the back of the jersey represents the families 

• the front has CANADA across the front diagonally in an ATHLETIC style font

• the stripes up the arms and across the shoulders represent our country from sea to shining sea

• the jerseys will have a string collar is what ties OUR team and OUR nation together from the support of your family and friends whom will be cheering on OUR team

• the players name will be placed above the number

• the numbers on the sleeves will appear between the lines on the arms

• WTC logo will be placed on the shoulders

• the back player number will appear over the leafs 

• the NBHAC logo will be placed below the back number in between the DIDF and Pink Ribbon logos 

The shorts are available in black or red with the CANADA down both sides and player number on the left thigh.  WTC logo with BALL HOCKEY is located on the right thigh.  

About DIFD

Do It For Daron (DIFD) is about inspiring conversations, raising awareness, and transforming youth mental health.  Supported by the energy and efforts of dozens of Daron’s close friends and classmates, a grassroots movement was formed with the mission of creating awareness, inspiring conversations, and transforming youth mental health.   DIFD supports education, awareness, and research initiatives at The Royal that encourage young people to talk openly about mental illness and to ask for help when needed.   The purple DIFD heart, a creation inspired by Daron’s favourite colour, has become the youth-driven symbol of this movement.

About Pink Ribbon Inc.

Pink Ribbon Inc. is a New York registered, internationally operating charity organization aimed to create a global community to support breast cancer patients, survivors and their families all over the world.  The Pink Ribbon website supports the community by facilitating forums and blogs where thoughts, experience and information can be shared.  Pink Ribbon is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and funding for breast cancer research

#wbhf2018moscow #WTC_NBHAC #WeAreTeamCanada #WeReady #BeTheStandard

VAUGHAN – On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Associa­tion of Canada and the High Performance Committee we are proud to announce the 2018 Men’s Team Canada roster for the World Ball Hockey Federation Championship being hosted in Moscow, Russia the week of June 12-17.  

The 21-player squad is comprised of nineteen players, who have represented Canada on the junior or men’s international stage in prior tournaments and are joined by two newcomers to the program.

We are excited about the group of players we have selected and are confident that they all possess the qualities we were looking for in a gold-medal team,” said Mauro Cugini, General Manager.  “This has been a long evaluation process throughout our Junior U20 and men’s programs and these players have worked hard with their clubs teams and at tournaments and will be ready to hit the floor in Moscow in the Team Canada jersey.”

Cugini continued, “our staff brings forth a strong work ethic and ball hockey background and we are confident in their abilities to prepare our athletes as we continue to work towards the 2018 World Championships.”

“On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada, I would like to congratulate the players named today, along with their leagues, club teams, families, coaches and officials who have helped them along the way,” said Stephen Dockerty, High Performance Director.  With that said, it is with great pride that we present you the 2018 Men’s Team Canada:  

Goalies: David DiGironimo, Paul Zarnett

Defensemen: Dylan Churchwell, Dave Crossman, Zack Macarthur, Patrick Geen, PJ Moore, Garrett Van Geel

Forwards: Andrew Boyle, Benoit Chin, Jesse Churchwell, Kristopher Dobinson,, Munavar Hamdani, Marcel Lafortune, Pat Millington, Jacob Robitaille, Jack Scanlan, Daniel Setacci, Andrew Stewart, Quinn Syrydiuk   

Your Passion…Your Dedication…Play Like A Champion…Play Like Team Canada…Commit To The Culture of Excellence….We Are Canada 

#wbhf2018moscow #MTC_NBHAC #WeReady #BeGreat #BeTheStandard

Canada U20 Girls will compete in the Women’s B division at the Ontario Ball Hockey Association Showcase Tournament which has become the best Pre Season Tournament in North America for the Women’s division which will take place in Mississauga the weekend of April 27-29.

Canada will be in group B and may play teams from Alliston, Barrie, Mississauga, St. Catherines and Toronto as it is anticipated that there will be 8 teams in the division.

Canada U20 Girls will be participating at the inaugural World Ball Hockey Federation Championships in Nitra, Slovakia, June 25 to July 1.

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Your Passion…Your Dedication…Play Like A Champion…Play Like Team Canada…Commit To The Culture of Excellence

#wbhf2018nitra #JTC_NBHAC #WeReady #WeAreTeamCanada #BeGreat #BeTheStandard

If you are in the Toronto area the weekend of March 23-25 the Canadian Women's Hockey League is hosting the Clarkson Cup and event information is below.

The Canadian Woman’s Hockey League (CWHL) would like to extend an invitation and offer a promo code to be used by the members of the OBHA.

Promo Code:
OBHA2018

We invite you to come celebrate and watch as the top two teams compete for the highly sought after, Clarkson Cup

Details: March 23 – 25

March 23, 2018 – The CWHL Awards Show
Brought to your by the NHLPA
Where: Toronto Centre for the Arts
When: Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM
Address: 5040 Yonge Street, North York

March 24, 2018 – The CWHL Community Day
In Partnership with MLSE LaunchPad
Where: MLSE LaunchPad
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address: 259 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON
This event will be FREE to all who pre-register | please see www.thecwhl.com/clarksoncup

March 25, 2018 – The Clarkson Cup
In Partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs, brought to you by Scotiabank
Where: Ricoh Coliseum
When: 12:00 PM Puck Drop
Address: 45 Manitoba Drive, Toronto, ON
(Toronto Marlies Game to follow)

We are excited to bring the highest level of Woman’s Hockey to the City of Toronto. This is a great opportunity to meet your 2018 Olympic Athletes as they come home from PyeongChang

Join us as we celebrate together because, together, WE ARE THE GAME

Please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for ticket purchase and questions