08/17/2026
Welcome to the 2026-2027 season. MPMHA board of directors and volunteers have been busy planning for this year and we can’t wait to get started. Registration is set to open on August 19th at 12 noon, below are some notes to consider when registering:
(1) Players from U11 - U15 should register for one division only. Per the “one team policy” that was introduced in 2024-2025 season in the metro area players (U11, U13, U15) are eligible to play with only one team in DJHL, Girls Metro, MCHL, etc.
(2) If registering for All-star tryouts you must make sure you pay registration, and all-star tryout fees and have no outstanding balance on your account. Players with an outstanding balance will not be added to tryout lists until fees are paid or arrangements are made for a payment plan with MPMHA. To find out if you have a balance owing or to make arrangements for a payment plan please contact our office 709-364-5352 or [email protected].
For those who may need funding assistance with registration please consider the following sources:
JUMPSTART:
Website: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
Email: [email protected]
KIDSPORT:
Website: https://kidsportcanada.ca/newfoundland-and-labrador/
Email: [email protected]
Breakaway Foundation:
Website: www.breakawayfoundation.ca
Email : [email protected]
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund:
Website: https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html
Email: [email protected]
Grindstone Award Foundation:
Website: https://grindstoneaward.com/
Email: [email protected]
(3) Preseason camps will be offered in various divisions. As per the Hockey Canada pathways we are offering these unevaluated sessions in advance of any tryouts. These camps have a player limit and fill up fast so we strongly recommend all players interested in all-star or recreational hockey to sign up for a camp and kick off a great season. Camp dates and scheduled times are subject to change.
Tentative Camp timelines are as follows (Dates and timelines are subject to change):
U9 - August 31st - Sept 3rd
U11 - Sept 8th - 13th
U13 - Sept 13th - 22nd
U15 - Sept 13th - 22nd
U18 - Sept 11th-18th
U11 Goalies - Sep 8th - 13th
U13 / U15 Goalies - Sep 8th - 20th
U9/U11 Girls - Sept 12th -21st
U13/U15 Girls - Sept 12th - 20th
(4) This season DJHL is offering a full-year A,B,C division in U11, U13, U15, and U18. This means all our all-star teams in all these divisions will be picked at the beginning of the year. With this change, it is MPMHA's goal to have a team compete in each division of the DJHL although our registration numbers (skaters and goalies), and skill level will ultimately determine if we can place a team in each division.
(5) This season Girls Metro League will once again be featuring club-based A all-star teams in U11, U13, and U15, with the U11 teams playing 1-hour games, and U13A and U15A teams playing 1.5-hour games. Our goal is to enter a club-based team in each division. Our registration numbers will ultimately determine if we have the players to do so. In divisions where registration numbers dictate, we would have a second team (tier 2) which would follow the same house league format as previous years. Following registration we will communicate the all-star tryout / team selection process for these girls teams.
(6) Tentative all-star tryout dates *(these dates are subject to change as many factors could possibly move tryout dates and times):
*U11 - Tryouts to commence on or around Sept 15th, 2026
*U13 - Tryouts to commence on or around Sept 24th, 2026
*U15 - Tryouts to commence on or around Sept 25th, 2026
*U18 - Tryouts to commence on or around Sept 19th, 2026
*Players will be expected to attend all tryout sessions, only those with a medical injury/illness or extraordinary circumstance would be considered for an alternative evaluation as approved by the board of directors. Please note that a vacation will not be considered a valid excuse for missing tryouts or considered an extraordinary circumstance*
(7) When you register for hockey you will see that registration costs have increased over last season. This is a direct result of a significant ice time cost that has been placed on MPMHA by the City of Mt Pearl. Ice time has increased by over 13% per hour of use for this upcoming season. As the largest user of the facility MPMHA is thus faced with over $40,000 in ice time increases for this upcoming season. We are disappointed to have to raise registration this season but unfortunately it is beyond our control and due to fee increases from the City of Mt. Pearl.
(8) REMINDER VERY IMPORTANT: before registering each participant (Coach, volunteer, officials, parent, etc) must complete the shift forward. Information and link to this program is below:
As we prepare for the 2026–27 season, Hockey Canada is introducing The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture, a new national education program for all rostered staff, officials and parents/guardians.
Developed through consultation with hockey participants across the country, The Shift Forward features modern, role-specific training designed to promote a safer, more positive hockey experience both on and off the ice.
The Shift Forward marks an important step in strengthening hockey culture through education and shared responsibility across the game.
https://page.spordle.com/hnl/clinics/1f1762e7-795f-6d1c-9af0-02fa6b8d4193
Please note -Registrants are responsible for all applicable processing fees in addition to the $10 registration fee.
Thank you and we look forward to a fun and exciting hockey season ahead!
MPMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
