NEZ Hockey

The @canadiantire Pond Hockey Classic brought big smiles and unforgettable memories for our U9s during @quikcardhsa Edmonton Minor Hockey Week, with outdoor hockey, frozen ponds, and the kind of fun that reminds us why we all fell in love with the game. This is hockey at its roots, and for our youngest QEMHW players, it doesn’t get better than this.

🏒🔥 33rd Annual Eagles Spring Tournament 🔥🏒
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of hockey in Edmonton, Alberta!

📅 March 26–29, 2026
✔️ Four games guaranteed
⭐ MVP Awards
💪 Heart & Hustle Awards

Divisions & Fees:
• U9 (Tiers 2, 4 & 5) – $1200
• U11 (Tier 4) – $1300
• U13 (Tier 6) – $1600

📣 Spots fill fast — Register your team today!
Message us for registration details!

🎄 Still searching for the perfect Christmas gift?
NEZ Apparel will be available December 18 at the NEZ Office!

Stop by early to make sure you can grab the sizes you need — items go fast! 👕✨

💛 Join Us in Honour of Tyler Palmowski 💛

We’re proud to support the Tyler Palmowski Memorial Cup — an inspiring annual event held in memory of Tyler, a young hockey fan whose life was taken too soon by brain cancer. This incredible community-driven tournament raises funds for Brain Cancer Canada to help accelerate research into brain cancer, including DIPG and other pediatric brain tumors. 

🧠 Why It Matters:
Every dollar raised helps advance critical research that brings hope to patients and families facing the devastating impact of brain cancer across Canada. 

🏒 Get Involved:
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or donating, your support keeps Tyler’s spirit alive and fuels life-saving research. 

👉 Learn more and donate: https://braincancercanada.akaraisin.com/ui/PalmowskiMemorialCup

Fall and winter baseball is back for 7U and 9U kids! Learn fundamentals, make new friends and have fun doing it.
Cost: $180 per session or $300 for both sessions.
Register by emailing [email protected].

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our own, Tayo Yachimec (May 2, 2007 – September 28, 2025).

Tayo was more than a player — he was a bright light in our community. His kindness, laughter, and love for the game made him a teammate and friend everyone looked up to. He brought energy and joy to every team he played on and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family — his mother Tabatha, stepfather Corey, father Rodney, stepmother Jodie, siblings, grandparents, and all who loved him.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 7 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Evergreen Funeral Home (16204 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton).
A Celebration of Life will follow on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 PM at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (9615 153 Ave NW, Edmonton).

Tayo’s spirit, sportsmanship, and smile will never be forgotten.
Rest easy, Tayo 💙

🕊️ Full obituary link

🏒 Get Ready for the Season! 🏒
NEZ Sports Council is hosting a Hockey Conditioning Camp for players U9–U18!

📅 August 18–22
📍 Clareview Arena
🖥️ Register online now: https://page.spordle.com/ne-zone/register/1f04d7bb-d450-6880-a317-02347ea6fef5

Sharpen your skills, boost your fitness, and hit the ice ready to dominate the season! 🚨
Limited spots available — don’t miss out!

Mark Your Calendars!
NEZ AGM + Facility Tour + FREE BBQ!

Date: May 8
Location: NEZ Training Facility
Time:
• 5:00–5:45 PM – FREE burgers & hot dogs + a tour of the NEZ training facility
• 6:00–7:30 PM – Annual General Meeting

We’ve got exciting new volunteer roles to fill for next season!
Only 2–4 hours a month for many positions — and the best part?
Volunteering counts toward your season commitment — no bingo shifts required!

Come for the food, stay for the future of our community. See you there!

🏒🔥 Hockey Raffle & 50/50 Alert! 🔥🏒

Don’t miss your chance to win BIG and support community hockey!

➡️ 50/50 Draw: Half the pot could be YOURS!
➡️ Hockey Raffle: Amazing prizes up for grabs, including:
Raffle #1 - Jetson OTG Elite Electric Bike
Raffle #2 - 65” Samsung DU6900 Crystal 4K Smart TV
Raffle #3 - XBOX Package - XBox Series S 512 GB
Raffle #4 - Authentic Signed Connor McDavid Jersey & Oilers Team Signed Stick
Raffle #5 - Authentic Signed Janmark Jersey & Century Hospitality Gift Card
Raffle #6 - 2 Rounds of Golf at Cattail Crossing Golf Club & Pampa Gift Card

📍 Get your tickets at https://www.edmontoneagles.ca/content/eagles-tournament-schedules
📅 Draw Date: March 30, 2025

Every ticket supports our community - thank you for being part of the action!

Shape the future of NEZ Sports. Join the conversation! We still have a few vacant positions at our table. #nezsports #nezhockey #nezbaseball #yegsoftball #yeghockey #yegbaseball #generalmeeting @nez_hockey @edmonton_padres

🏒🥇 GOLD MEDAL ALERT! 🥇🏒 A HUGE shoutout to the NE503 Eagles for their incredible performance at Minor Hockey Week, bringing home the GOLD! 🦅💪 You battled hard, played like champions, and earned every bit of that victory! Let’s hear it for the team, the coaches, and the amazing supporters who made this unforgettable moment possible! 🎉🔥 #NE503Eagles #Champions #MinorHockeyWeek #GoldMedalVibes

🏒🥇 Congratulations NE401 Crush! 🥇🏒 What an incredible achievement! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication have paid off in the best way possible—winning the gold medal in Minor Hockey Week! 🎉 your community is so proud of each one of you! Enjoy the celebration—you’ve earned it! Onward to even greater accomplishments! 💪 #NE401Crush #GoldMedalChamps #MinorHockeyWeek