Dartmouth Whalers Minor Hockey Association

🏒 Registration for First Shift is NOW OPEN!

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift Program is designed to help new-to-hockey families get started in the game through a program that is accessible, affordable, safe, and most importantly, fun!

For $299, participants receive an introductory hockey experience in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 Welcome Event: October 28, 2026
📍 RBC Centre

🔗 Register using this link: https://page.spordle.com/first-shift/register/1f145807-42ea-602c-bad3-06b18f5f402f

Take the first step into hockey and discover all the fun, friendships, and excitement the game has to offer!

Congratulations to Dartmouth’s Matt MacDonald on being selected by in the Draft!

Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting next chapter. Congratulations, Matt!

June is National Indigenous History Month

Today is the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

As a hockey community, we recognize that creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, respected, and included is ongoing work. We are committed to continuing to listen, learn, reflect, and grow so that our sport becomes more inclusive and accessible for Indigenous players, families, coaches, officials, and fans.

We encourage our players, families, and volunteers to take time throughout June, and every month, to learn and reflect on the strength, leadership, and contributions of Indigenous communities across Canada.

June is Pride Month!

The Dartmouth Whalers are committed to fostering an inclusive hockey community where all players, families, and volunteers feel respected, supported, and valued.

While Pride Month offers an important opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness, our commitment to inclusion extends throughout the entire year. We know that building a positive and welcoming environment takes ongoing effort, and we are dedicated to continuing to learn and grow together.

Let’s continue building a game where everyone feels welcome — both on and off the ice.

The Dartmouth Whalers are proud to recognize the players and officials who earned the Game Changer Awards for the 2025–2026 season! 🏒💙💛

🏆 2025–2026 Game Changer Award Recipients

U7/U9 – Bennett Turner-Gass
U11 Rec – Katelyn Kowalchuk
U11 Rep – Brensyn Provo
U13 Rec – Luke MacKinnon
U13 Rep – Kennedy Sim
U15 Rec – Mitchell Vallis
U15 Rep – Hunter Nursey
U18 Rec – Luke Hayne
U18 Rep – Myer Cogdon
U23 – Matthew Pyle

Officials Awards
Most Improved Official – Julianne Adams
Most Dedicated Official – Dave Pawson
Most Promising Official – Jack Taylor

Brady Richard Award - Oliver O’Brien

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients! Your dedication, teamwork, leadership, and positive attitude help make the Whalers community so special. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

Reminder: DWMHA AGM tomorrow night

Huge congratulations to our Whalers players and alumni who have advanced to the Hockey Nova Scotia High Performance Program Summer Camp!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game continue to shine both on and off the ice. We are incredibly proud to see Whalers represented at this level! 💙💛

Best of luck at camp — the entire Whalers community will be cheering you on! https://hockeynovascotia.ca/home/list-of-invitees-to-2026-summer-hpp-camps-announced/

The DWMHA is pleased to announce the qualified candidates who have been acclaimed for the 2026–2027 Board positions.

These nominees will be formally appointed at the AGM on May 26 at 6:00 PM at the Findlay Community Centre.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Whalers moms, grandmothers, and the incredible mother figures and supporters who help make every season so special. 💙💛

From early mornings and long drives to endless encouragement from the stands, your love, support, and dedication mean more than words can say — both inside and outside of the rink.

Today, we celebrate and thank you for everything you do for our players and teams.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Reminder: Nominations are due May 5 at 6pm. https://whalers.org/l/42/dwmha/news/11445/AGM-Notification-and-Call-for-Nominations/