Bedford & District Minor Hockey Association

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK! 🚨

The clock is ticking! ⏰

Registration for the 2026–27 Bedford Blues season closes August 15th.

👉 Register today!

We agree!

The users of the Halifax Forum cannot go 3 years without a viable alternative.

HRM should prioritize building a new 4-pad arena to address the city's growing ice shortage before closing the Forum. This approach would preserve access to ice for thousands of athletes and families while creating the additional capacity our community desperately needs.

Build first. Close later.

It's the solution that creates the least disruption for the minor hockey, ringette, figure skating, recreational, and community groups that rely on the Halifax Forum every day.

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Visit our website to apply today! Help make this coming season the best yet!

🏒 Registration is Now Open for the 2026–27 Bedford Blues Season! 🏒

This season includes the introduction of an exciting new off-ice development program for eligible competitive teams in partnership with Citadel Hockey, giving players access to weekly professional training focused on dryland development, shooting, and puck skills.

📅 Registration closes August 15 at 11:59 PM.

If you’re planning to try out for a competitive team, remember that you must register for both the regular season and competitive tryouts to be eligible for evaluations.

Visit our website for registration details, fees, financial assistance, and GrayJay Pay information.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the rink for another great season. Go Blues! 💙💛🏒

🏒 2026 Bedford Blues Conditioning Camp Registration Now Open🏒

Get ready for the season ahead! Registration for the 2026 Bedford Blues Conditioning Camp opens Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 AM and closes Friday, July 31 at 11:59 PM.

Conditioning Camp is designed to help players get back on the ice, sharpen their skills, and prepare for evaluations and the upcoming season.

📅 Program Details

🔹 U9
• Starts August 31
• 6 Sessions
• $150

🔹 U11
• Starts August 31
• 6 Sessions
• $150

🔹 U13
• Starts August 18
• 8 Sessions
• $200

🔹 U15
• Starts August 31
• 6 Sessions
• $150

🔹 U18
• Starts September 14
• 5 Sessions
• $125

⚠️ Space is limited at all levels and registration is first come, first served.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hit the ice early, build confidence, and get a head start on the 2026-27 season.

LetsGoBlues 🏒

Happy Canada Day!!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our 8 former Bedford District Minor Hockey on their selection in the Maritime Hockey League Draft earlier today! Well done and well deserved gentlemen!
Martello Wealth Bandits U15 Major Hockey Club Hockey Nova Scotia

🏆 2025–26 Annual Awards 🏆

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals who made the 2025–26 season a success!

Each of these award recipients demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, commitment, and passion for their teams and our hockey association. Thank you for everything you do to make our hockey community stronger. 💙🏒

Congratulations to our award winners:

⭐ Competitive Coach of the Year
Rob MacLean & Chris Kelly

⭐ Competitive Manager of the Year
Lori Connors

⭐ Competitive Supporter of the Year
Jarrod Pettipas

⭐ Recreation Coach of the Year
Chris Lo

⭐ Recreation Manager of the Year
Adam Robertson

⭐ Recreation Supporter of the Year
Amber Lawson

⭐ U7 Coach of the Year
Andrew Snow

⭐ U9 Coach of the Year
Peter Dunbrack

⭐ Joanne Lenihan Volunteer of the Year
Deandra Howes

⭐ Eileen Mader Memorial Award
Evander Peters

We would also like to recognize Coach Kyle Schmeisser, who was awarded the Bernie Lawlor Memorial Award from Hockey Nova Scotia for the month of March. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment, leadership, and dedication to the game of hockey. Congratulations, Kyle! 👏

A huge thank you to all of our coaches, managers, volunteers, officials, players, and families for another incredible season. Your contributions are what make our association thrive! 💙

🏒 BDMHA Annual General Meeting 🏒

The Bedford District Minor Hockey Association invites all members to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
📍 Greenfoot Energy Centre – 2nd Floor Multi Purpose Room
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM for sign-in

We are pleased to present the executive slate for the 2026–27 season:

President – Brian Furdas
VP Operations – Leigh Anne Dingwall
VP Finance – Mike Hurley
VP U7/U9 – Brad Bodnarchuk
VP Recreation – Chris Young
VP Development – Rob Dickson
VP Risk – Kiersten Amos
Secretary – Dave Denny

The role of VP Competitive is currently vacant.

Thank you to our volunteers, coaches, players, families, and members who continue to make BDMHA a great hockey community. We hope to see you there! 💙🏒

Congratulations to former player Hunter MacLean on his selection by in the 8th round of the draft!