Hockey NWT

Free professional development opportunity for coaches!

Join hockey coach Kaylee Grant for a virtual conversation about putting people first, continuing to grow as a coach, building strong relationships, and creating positive experiences for athletes.

September 16, 2026
12:05–12:55 p.m. MT
Virtual and free
1 NCCP Professional Development point

Coaches from all sports are welcome! Register through The Locker: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5952432

Our Professional Development Inspiration Series begins September 16 with Hockey coach Kaylee Grant! Join Kaylee for a conversation about building people first, continuing to grow as a coach, collaboration, relationships and creating positive experiences for athletes.

September 16, 2026
12:05 to 12:55 p.m. MT
Virtual and FREE
1 NCCP Professional Development point

Kaylee will share experiences and lessons from her coaching journey, with a focus on building people first, continuing to grow as a coach, and the importance of collaboration and learning from others. The session will explore how relationships, reflection and a willingness to keep learning can help coaches create stronger experiences for both athletes and themselves.

Sign up through The Locker: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5952432

IT'S BACK!

The Store is officially OPEN for the next 14 days! And there is lots to choose from this time around. Our Fall 2026 collection includes the T-shirt, sweatshirt and hoodie, the Every Child Matters T-shirt, plus an expanded lululemon collection featuring shirts, hoodies, half-zips, joggers, tights, leggings and the Everywhere Belt Bag, all carrying a little piece of NT.

And remember what the campaign is really about: “Those who don’t wear a jersey, but whose support makes the jersey possible.” Athletes, coaches, parents, teachers, officials, volunteers, recreation leaders, teammates, communities, supporters...
We Are All Team NT.

The store will return again in early January, but for now, you have 14 days. Don't miss it!

The #WeAreAllTeamNT Store Is Back! | Hockey NWT Hockey NWT supports youth and community hockey across the Northwest Territories. Discover programs, events, and news for players, coaches, and fans. Powered by GNWT MACA and NWT & Nunavut Lotteries.

That smile says it all!!!

Another day at the Hockey NWT Canada Winter Games Trials, and among all the skating, drills, hard work and competition, there is still plenty of room for this.
Joy.

Sometimes we get so focused on results, selections and what comes next that it is easy to forget one of the biggest reasons we play the game in the first place.
Because hockey is fun.

Keep working hard. Keep learning. Keep supporting each other. And definitely keep smiling!

Behind every athlete are coaches who give their time, energy and heart to the game.
Know a hockey coach who has made a difference? Help Sport North celebrate coaches across the NWT during National Coaches Week. Nominations close September 7!

Reminder: Nominate a Coach for National Coaches Week! Do you know a coach who has made a positive impact on your life, your child's journey, or your community? Now is your chance to say thank you.

Sport North is celebrating National Coaches Week (September 14-20, 2026) by recognizing coaches from across the Northwest Territories. Throughout the week, we'll be sharing coach profiles and thank you messages on our website and social media. Take a few minutes to recognize the coach who has inspired, encouraged, and supported you or your athlete.

Nomination Deadline: September 7, 2026
Submit your coach nomination here: https://forms.gle/itHyBgixHTRajyau8

Every coach deserves to be celebrated, and every story reminds us of the important role coaches play in building stronger athletes and stronger communities. Join us in saying !

Good coaching is about more than systems, skills and what happens on the ice!!!

The Coaching Association of Canada's Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub provides free resources and training to help coaches and athletes navigate mental health challenges with competence and confidence. Resources are available in English, French and more than seven other languages.

A valuable resource for coaches, athletes and our hockey communities across the North.

The Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub is a free online portal. It offers resources and training to help coaches and athletes navigate mental health challenges with competence and confidence.

Find resources in English, French, and more than seven other languages: https://www.coach.ca/mental-health-hub/resources
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Le Portail de ressources sur la santé mentale et le sport est un portail gratuit en ligne. Il offre des ressources et de la formation pour aider les entraîneurs et les athlètes à surmonter les obstacles liés à la santé mentale avec confiance et savoir-faire.

Trouvez des ressources en français, en anglais et dans plus de sept autres langues : https://www.coach.ca/fr/portail-sante-mentale/ressources

Hockey's best teammates sometimes have four legs! We couldn't resist sharing this one from Hockey Canada. Happy to all the hockey dogs across the Northwest Territories, whether they're at the rink, waiting at home after practice, or proudly sporting their team's colours. We might need to see some Hockey NWT pups in the comments!

Great to see hockey featured in the Hay River Hub!

Every opportunity our athletes have to play, compete and develop is made possible by a lot of people behind the scenes, from coaches and volunteers to families, communities and partners.

Thank you to James McCarthy and Northern News Services for continuing to tell the stories of our athletes and Northern sport.

We love seeing hockey in the news!!!

Music can play an important role in sport, whether it is helping set the mood before a competition, adding energy to a workout, or simply making movement more enjoyable.

What works is different for everyone. Some athletes prefer something energetic, others something calm, and some prefer no music at all. What is on your sport or workout playlist right now?

Ever notice how the right song can completely change the way a workout, practice, or competition feels? Music can be more than background noise. It can help athletes focus, find energy, maintain rhythm, stay motivated, and get into the right mindset to perform.

From the warm-up playlist that gets you ready, to the song that helps you push through one more interval, music can be a powerful part of how we move. And just like sport, there is no one playlist that works for everyone. Experiment with different songs, tempos, and styles, and discover what helps you feel ready to move and perform.

Find your rhythm.
Find your energy.
Find what moves you.

The right music. The right mindset. Your best performance.