Hi Avalanche families! Hockey Canada has developed a new FREE online course on how to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 called: ‘Planning a Safe Return to Hockey’. This course is mandatory for all North Shore Avalanche officials, coaches, HCSPs and team managers for the 2020-21 season.  It is also available and suggested for hockey parents…

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Hello Avalanche Families:   The days are a little shorter and the evenings a little cooler.  It must mean that hockey is close.  Season planning has been atypical, but we want to give you an update on where we stand. A focus on safety is our top priority.  You can find the Avalanche return to…

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Hello NSFIHA Avalanche Families and Players: On behalf of the Board, we would like to thank you all for your patience and support while we worked diligently behind the scenes to prepare a safe plan to return to hockey this season. There have been many moving parts that have needed to come together to make…

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Hi Avalanche Families: We have a few updates for you… Return to Hockey & Facilities We have been meeting frequently with Canlan, NorthVanRec and West Vancouver to plan the return to hockey.  All facilities are open or plan on opening for September and we are looking forward to releasing more details about Avalanche ice schedules…

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Hello 2020/2021 U15 (previously Bantam) Families, Our President Andrew Smyth stated in his association wide communication on April 26 that even though we are living in a time of uncertainty the Avalanche Board is moving forward with our planning for the 2020-2021 season. This email has important information specific to our NSFIHA Under 15 (U15)…

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Hello 2020/2021 U18 (previously Midget) Families, Our President Andrew Smyth stated in his association wide communication on April 26 that even though we are living in a time of uncertainty the Avalanche Board is moving forward with our planning for the 2020-2021 season. This email has important information specific to our NSFIHA Under 18 (U18)…

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Once again, the NSFIHA and The Advantage Hockey Group will be offering our Tyke to Midget players an opportunity for skill development scheduled on Mondays throughout the season. The program, designed to help players advance their own individual skill set, focuses on technical skills including edges, puck control and shooting in a fun and challenging environment. There…

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