Check-in here for recent updates and helpful tidbits about what the Board is working on.
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MARCH WHAT THE PUCK IS OUT!
March WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
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WINTERLONG CLASSIC PHOTOS
Photographer Stephen Anderson-Lindsay was kind enough to brave the cold and take some action shots during the Winterlong Classic. He has posted them to his website for all to see! Check out how amazing this day was!
2026 Winterlong Classic
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VOTE FOR YOUR MVP, HEART & HUSTLE, and MOST IMPROVED
2025/2026 Year-End Awards - Google Forms
Don't forget to vote for your team awards!!!! Winners will be announced at the Year-end Party!
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WWHA 2026 Playoff Rules
In addition to regular WWHA playing rules, the following will apply for playoff games:
Format: double elimination, each team will play 3 or 4 games
Games: Teams are asked to be dressed and ready to play on time.
Minor penalties: Minor penalties will be 2 minutes (not 3).
Major penalties: if a player incurs a major penalty in the last 3 minutes of a game, they will be
required to sit out the next game
Subs: If a team has fewer than 10 skaters they may bring in sub players (to a maximum of 10
skaters/2 lines).
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FEBRUARY WHAT THE PUCK IS OUT!
February WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
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SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPENING FEBRUARY 12th
Spring League will be running from March 31 to April 30. All skill-levels welcome.
Registration links will be posted at 8:00AM on February 12th and will be open until 4:00PM February 23rd.
Registration is first come first serve.
Ice times will alternate between Tuesday/Thursday Evenings (7:15-10:00), Saturday Mornings (7:15-8:45AM), and Saturday Evenings (5:45-8:30PM)
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SAVE THE DATE
The Year-end party is locked in for March 21st. 7PM at the Kopper King.
There will be food, drinks, prizes, music AND A TALLENT SHOW
Start perfecting your acts!
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ONE MORE TEAM NEEDED FOR THE AURORA DIVISION OF THE WINTERLONG CLASSIC
The Winterlong Classic is March 1st and we had one team drop out. If you are looking to put a team in to the Aurora division, send us your roster to [email protected]
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JANUARY WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
January WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
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NO MORE WAITLISTS
We have officially placed all registrants onto teams and both the Borealis and Aurora waitlists are empty. If you are interested in joining the league, please send us an email!
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WINTERLONG CLASSIC RESCHEDULED
Save the Date! We had to postpone the Winterlong Classic due to the December deep freeze but it is now being held on March 1st!
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HEADS UP...LITERALLY
Reminder to our players to keep their heads on a swivel, stay aware of your surroundings on the ice, and break hard to avoid colliding with other players. We have had a number of injuries and mid-ice collisions this year and we want to make sure our players go home safely.
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RENDEZVOUS IS CALLING ALL FREE-AGENTS!
If you are interested in playing in the competitive division for the Rendezvous tournament but don't have a team; send an email to [email protected] to join a team.
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DECEMBER WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
December WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out for tips, tricks, pictures, and plans of what's to come this half of the season!
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REMINDER TO SUBS
Don't forget to let the timekeepers know you are a sub when you are playing for one of the teams. This helps us track stats and ensures no blanks on our scorecards.
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REGISTRATION FOR RENDEZVOUS IS OPEN
The Rendezvous tournament is taking place February 20-22, 2026.
To enter and secure your team, please email [email protected]
Registration closes on December 31, 2025.
A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot. Payments can be e-transferred to [email protected]
Please indicate in your registration which division you would like to play in: Recreational or Competitive
There are spots for 4 teams in each division. Rosters can be up to a maximum of 20 players.
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REGISTRATION FOR HAINES JUNCTOIN JAMBOREE OPENING DECEMBER 12 @ 8AM
The Haines Junction Jamboree is taking place January 24-25, 2026.
Registration is first come first served and opens at 8am on December 12th.
Check out the Saint Ellias Dalls facebook page for more information.
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SUBBING ACROSS DIVISIONS
We are opening up subbing across divisions for those Aurora players ranked 6/7 who are interested in trying out Borealis. To get on the sub list, please email [email protected]. *Note that priority will still be given to those participants registered as "Sub Only".
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SIGN UP FOR SKILLS and DEVELOPMENT
WWHA plans to extend Skills Division ice to the end of February! To do so, we need at least 10 more players to sign up. Here’s the deal:
Skills sessions are Thursday evenings (two weeks at 7:15 pm; one week at 10:15 pm) and games are every second Saturday (7:30 am).
Cost: $200 if you want to start in December; $150 for January and February.
Here’s a link to register: https://forms.gle/WeZ1G8pzeJ4muMcLA. Registration will close on December 2.
This is a great opportunity to tune up your skills and learn some new tricks!
Reminder: this league does require full hockey equipment to play.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WINTERLONG CLASSIC– December 20!
Register your team for the inaugural Winterlong Classic at the Mt. Lorne Community Rink!
Register here: https://forms.gle/kvWfS5u3sRuEgxpQA
• 10 skaters + 1 goalie
• Open to everyone — not just WWHA members
• Aurora & Borealis divisions
• $100 team entry
• 4 games guaranteed (10am–6pm)
• Player of the Game toques
• Winners take home hoodies!
Bring your friends, your family, and a food bank donation to support our community.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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NOVEMBER WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
November Newsletter WWHA <- Check it out for tips, tricks, pictures, and plans of what's to come this season!
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JAMBOREE ROSTERS AND SCHEDULES ARE OUT
Jamboree is happening THIS WEEKEND (OCT 31-Nov 2).
Rosters here
Schedules here
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YOU'RE INVITED!
What: Halloween Family Skate Night!
When: Friday, October 31st 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Where: Canada Games Centre - ATCO Ice
We are inviting all members — plus your families, friends, and neighbours to join us for a family-friendly Halloween skate!
Stop by after trick-or treating or before you head out on the town. Burn off that trick-or-treat sugar Wear your costume and hit the ice!
No RSVP needed, just show up!
Hope to see you there, in your Halloween finest!
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🍻❄️ Introducing the FIRST-EVER WINTERLONG CLASSIC! ❄️🍻
Join us at the Mt. Lorne Outdoor Rink on Saturday December 20th for a full day of outdoor hockey, good times, and community vibes.
🏒 Event Details:
🕙 Roughly 10 AM – 6 PM
👥 Submit a Team (8–10 players)
⏱️ 20-minute 5-on-5 games
🏆 2 Divisions: Borealis & Aurora (WWHA format)
Registration details to be released soon!
🎁 Prizes & Perks:
🍺 Beer provided by @winterlongbrewing for each team
🧥 Hoodies for division champs
🧢 MVP toques
🔥 BBQ, firepits & more!
💲 $75 per team — first team to register gets tournament toques!
Bring non-perishable food items — donations will go to the Whitehorse Food Bank.
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WHAT THE PUCK - OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Check it out!
October Newsletter WWHA
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SUB AND WAITLIST UPDATES
We’ve had a number of questions about subs, including queries about calling players from other teams (versus players from the Sub List). We’ve also been asked about 13 versus 10 players as the “cap” for calling in subs.
The board met on Oct 6 and spent a long time discussing subs. We recognize the challenges some of you are having finding subs; on the other hand, we want to ensure that players on the Sub List/Waitlist are getting playing opportunities.
Sub Procedure:
The WWHA is opening subbing up for female U18 Wild Players to play in our Borealis division. They will be required to change in the family dressing rooms but we encourage you to recruit them before pulling in players from other teams. We will be adding them to the sub list in the upcoming weeks.
In terms of the waitlist. We are aiming to ensure fairness to those on the waitlist and consider the skill needs for each team. For those who registered within the registration window but did not get drafted to a team, we are going to draw names for who gets the available spots. We are evaluating the skill level needs of the team calling in a new player and all waitlisted individuals within an + 1 of that skill will be put into a hat and pulled from. Once the list of players who registered on time but didn't get Drafted have made it onto teams, we will start pulling from the individuals who registered late. For those late registrants it will be first come-first served as to who gets the open spots.
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WWHA HALLOWEEN JAMBOREE - REGISTRATION IS OPEN
WHEN: October 31 – November 2
WERE: Whitehorse
WHAT: 4 games | Jamboree-style teams | All levels welcome
Saturday Night Event:
Food • Beer Garden • Entertainment • Halloween theme!
Register here: https://forms.gle/YAcV9duspfnMFpAo8
Deadline: October 16
Questions? Email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE *Ice times may vary depending on registration numbers*
Ice times:
Friday Oct 31 (4:30 - 9:00pm)
Saturday Nov 1 (8:45am - 5:45pm)
Sunday Nov 2 (9:45 am - 2:15pm)
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September Newsletter - What the Puck
Check out the September 2025 Newsletter!
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INSURANCE WAIVERS
Please click on the link below and complete the insurance waiver to ensure you are covered by our insurance for the 2025-2026 season. If you did not play last year, you must complete this form before you step on the ice this year.
The waiver is required for all regular league players, subs, referees, shared position players, and waitlisted players.
https://admin.iplayhockey.ca/waivers/signature/start&p=5636&y=2025&d=0&v=0499cd3c9a6454c09aeb3cc959dd8c04
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ROSTER DETAILS ARE LIVE
All players, subs, and waitlisted individuals have been contacted with their team info. Invoices for league fees will be sent out on September 3rd. Players will have until September 28th to pay their fees. Please check your junk folders, the invoices will be sent from the WWHA QuickBooks account.
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DRAFT DETAILS
The 2025/2026 Draft is scheduled for August 27th at 6:30 PM (Borealis) and 7:30PM (Aurora). Players will be contacted in the days following the Draft with team information, sub information, waitlist information, and/or invoice information.
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REMINDER TO PLAYERS WITH OUTSTANDING FEES FROM LAST SEASON
All outstanding fees must be paid, and jerseys must be returned in order to be entered into the Draft.
Players with missing jerseys or outstanding fees (sub fees, spring league fees, regular season fees, jambo fees, insurance, etc.,) have been emailed / invoiced.
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Call for Timekeepers!
Anyone interested in Timekeeping for this season please send us an email at [email protected]!
Timekeeping positions are paid PLUS you get creative control of the aux to play pump-up music.
We can be flexible with scheduling. Games run Saturday, Sunday, Monday mornings and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evenings.
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What the Puck is back!
Check out the August 2025 Newsletter for league information and registration tips.
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Call for Aurora Drafters
We have had a lot of people reach out expressing interest in being drafters for the Aurora division. For those wanting to be a drafter please indicate your interest on your registration form (and who your drafting partner is).
Given that we know we will have too many volunteers to draft, we've decided to draw from the pool to select this year's drafters. However, we will still give priority to sponsors who want to draft. The reason: both sponsors and drafters are guaranteed spots on a team, so if a sponsor drafts, it opens up more spaces for players who don't have a guaranteed spot to be picked. We want to be as fair as possible to everyone, while recognizing that some players do get an advantage. More information about the drafting process will be released once registration closes.
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Borealis Division
We have received 4 out of 5 Core Team roster submissions for the Borealis division. The fifth team will be made in the Draft by giving the first 10 picks to the 5th team. The Board will review the picks to make sure the skill level of the 5th team is equitably distributed and comparable to the 4 core teams that have been submitted. The Draft will then proceed per normal to complete the Borealis and Aurora teams.
Individual registration for all Borealis, Aurora, Beginner, Substitute, and Shared Position players will be open from August 13th to 20th.
Questions?
Send us an email if you have questions ([email protected]). Introducing the FIRST-EVER WINTERLONG CLASSIC!
Join us at the Mt. Lorne Outdoor Rink on December 20 for a full day of outdoor hockey, good times, and community vibes.
Event Details:
Roughly 10 AM – 6 PM
Submit a Team (8–10 players)
20-minute 5-on-5 games
2 Divisions: Borealis & Aurora (WWHA format)
Prizes & Perks:
Beer provided by @winterlongbrewing for each team
Hoodies for division champs
MVP toques
BBQ, firepits & more!
$75 per team — first team to register gets tournament toques!
Bring non-perishable food items — donations will go to the Whitehorse Food Bank.
MARCH WHAT THE PUCK IS OUT!
March WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
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WINTERLONG CLASSIC PHOTOS
Photographer Stephen Anderson-Lindsay was kind enough to brave the cold and take some action shots during the Winterlong Classic. He has posted them to his website for all to see! Check out how amazing this day was!
2026 Winterlong Classic
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VOTE FOR YOUR MVP, HEART & HUSTLE, and MOST IMPROVED
2025/2026 Year-End Awards - Google Forms
Don't forget to vote for your team awards!!!! Winners will be announced at the Year-end Party!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WWHA 2026 Playoff Rules
In addition to regular WWHA playing rules, the following will apply for playoff games:
Format: double elimination, each team will play 3 or 4 games
Games: Teams are asked to be dressed and ready to play on time.
- Games will be 20 minutes run time
- 2-minute warm-up
- No hand shake at end of game (cheer from the goalie crease, then leave the ice)
- Officials will try to keep games on time, but if necessary, games may be reduced by 1 or 2 minutes to avoid shortening the last game
- Tied score: a tied score will be settled with an overtime sudden-death shoot out.
- Teams will alternate shooters
- The winner will be determined when only one shooter in a given round scores
- Teams will provide the referees a list of shooters (in the order they will shoot) before the start of the game
- Line changes: teams will have 10 seconds to change lines when a whistle is blown.
- If, after 10 seconds, both teams are not lined up, the referee may drop the puck
- This rule is to prevent teams from running down the clock in the final minutes of a game
Minor penalties: Minor penalties will be 2 minutes (not 3).
Major penalties: if a player incurs a major penalty in the last 3 minutes of a game, they will be
required to sit out the next game
Subs: If a team has fewer than 10 skaters they may bring in sub players (to a maximum of 10
skaters/2 lines).
- Rostered players may sub on other teams only after their team has been eliminated
- Subs during early rounds must be pulled from the sub player list
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FEBRUARY WHAT THE PUCK IS OUT!
February WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
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SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPENING FEBRUARY 12th
Spring League will be running from March 31 to April 30. All skill-levels welcome.
Registration links will be posted at 8:00AM on February 12th and will be open until 4:00PM February 23rd.
Registration is first come first serve.
Ice times will alternate between Tuesday/Thursday Evenings (7:15-10:00), Saturday Mornings (7:15-8:45AM), and Saturday Evenings (5:45-8:30PM)
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SAVE THE DATE
The Year-end party is locked in for March 21st. 7PM at the Kopper King.
There will be food, drinks, prizes, music AND A TALLENT SHOW
Start perfecting your acts!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ONE MORE TEAM NEEDED FOR THE AURORA DIVISION OF THE WINTERLONG CLASSIC
The Winterlong Classic is March 1st and we had one team drop out. If you are looking to put a team in to the Aurora division, send us your roster to [email protected]
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JANUARY WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
January WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO MORE WAITLISTS
We have officially placed all registrants onto teams and both the Borealis and Aurora waitlists are empty. If you are interested in joining the league, please send us an email!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WINTERLONG CLASSIC RESCHEDULED
Save the Date! We had to postpone the Winterlong Classic due to the December deep freeze but it is now being held on March 1st!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HEADS UP...LITERALLY
Reminder to our players to keep their heads on a swivel, stay aware of your surroundings on the ice, and break hard to avoid colliding with other players. We have had a number of injuries and mid-ice collisions this year and we want to make sure our players go home safely.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RENDEZVOUS IS CALLING ALL FREE-AGENTS!
If you are interested in playing in the competitive division for the Rendezvous tournament but don't have a team; send an email to [email protected] to join a team.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
December WWHA Newsletter <- Check it out for tips, tricks, pictures, and plans of what's to come this half of the season!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REMINDER TO SUBS
Don't forget to let the timekeepers know you are a sub when you are playing for one of the teams. This helps us track stats and ensures no blanks on our scorecards.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FOR RENDEZVOUS IS OPEN
The Rendezvous tournament is taking place February 20-22, 2026.
To enter and secure your team, please email [email protected]
Registration closes on December 31, 2025.
A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot. Payments can be e-transferred to [email protected]
Please indicate in your registration which division you would like to play in: Recreational or Competitive
There are spots for 4 teams in each division. Rosters can be up to a maximum of 20 players.
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REGISTRATION FOR HAINES JUNCTOIN JAMBOREE OPENING DECEMBER 12 @ 8AM
The Haines Junction Jamboree is taking place January 24-25, 2026.
Registration is first come first served and opens at 8am on December 12th.
Check out the Saint Ellias Dalls facebook page for more information.
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SUBBING ACROSS DIVISIONS
We are opening up subbing across divisions for those Aurora players ranked 6/7 who are interested in trying out Borealis. To get on the sub list, please email [email protected]. *Note that priority will still be given to those participants registered as "Sub Only".
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SIGN UP FOR SKILLS and DEVELOPMENT
WWHA plans to extend Skills Division ice to the end of February! To do so, we need at least 10 more players to sign up. Here’s the deal:
Skills sessions are Thursday evenings (two weeks at 7:15 pm; one week at 10:15 pm) and games are every second Saturday (7:30 am).
Cost: $200 if you want to start in December; $150 for January and February.
Here’s a link to register: https://forms.gle/WeZ1G8pzeJ4muMcLA. Registration will close on December 2.
This is a great opportunity to tune up your skills and learn some new tricks!
Reminder: this league does require full hockey equipment to play.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WINTERLONG CLASSIC– December 20!
Register your team for the inaugural Winterlong Classic at the Mt. Lorne Community Rink!
Register here: https://forms.gle/kvWfS5u3sRuEgxpQA
• 10 skaters + 1 goalie
• Open to everyone — not just WWHA members
• Aurora & Borealis divisions
• $100 team entry
• 4 games guaranteed (10am–6pm)
• Player of the Game toques
• Winners take home hoodies!
Bring your friends, your family, and a food bank donation to support our community.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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NOVEMBER WHAT THE PUCK is OUT!
November Newsletter WWHA <- Check it out for tips, tricks, pictures, and plans of what's to come this season!
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JAMBOREE ROSTERS AND SCHEDULES ARE OUT
Jamboree is happening THIS WEEKEND (OCT 31-Nov 2).
Rosters here
Schedules here
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YOU'RE INVITED!
What: Halloween Family Skate Night!
When: Friday, October 31st 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Where: Canada Games Centre - ATCO Ice
We are inviting all members — plus your families, friends, and neighbours to join us for a family-friendly Halloween skate!
Stop by after trick-or treating or before you head out on the town. Burn off that trick-or-treat sugar Wear your costume and hit the ice!
No RSVP needed, just show up!
Hope to see you there, in your Halloween finest!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🍻❄️ Introducing the FIRST-EVER WINTERLONG CLASSIC! ❄️🍻
Join us at the Mt. Lorne Outdoor Rink on Saturday December 20th for a full day of outdoor hockey, good times, and community vibes.
🏒 Event Details:
🕙 Roughly 10 AM – 6 PM
👥 Submit a Team (8–10 players)
⏱️ 20-minute 5-on-5 games
🏆 2 Divisions: Borealis & Aurora (WWHA format)
Registration details to be released soon!
🎁 Prizes & Perks:
🍺 Beer provided by @winterlongbrewing for each team
🧥 Hoodies for division champs
🧢 MVP toques
🔥 BBQ, firepits & more!
💲 $75 per team — first team to register gets tournament toques!
Bring non-perishable food items — donations will go to the Whitehorse Food Bank.
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WHAT THE PUCK - OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Check it out!
October Newsletter WWHA
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SUB AND WAITLIST UPDATES
We’ve had a number of questions about subs, including queries about calling players from other teams (versus players from the Sub List). We’ve also been asked about 13 versus 10 players as the “cap” for calling in subs.
The board met on Oct 6 and spent a long time discussing subs. We recognize the challenges some of you are having finding subs; on the other hand, we want to ensure that players on the Sub List/Waitlist are getting playing opportunities.
Sub Procedure:
- Players on the sub/waitlist have priority. Contact players from the Sub List - especially if you know ahead of time that you’re short players. If you use subs from the Sub List you can have up to 13 players on your bench.
- If the sub list has been exhausted or it is suddenly gametime and your team is short players, you can bring in players from other teams as subs.
- **If you bring in players from other teams as subs, you are capped at 10 players total.
The WWHA is opening subbing up for female U18 Wild Players to play in our Borealis division. They will be required to change in the family dressing rooms but we encourage you to recruit them before pulling in players from other teams. We will be adding them to the sub list in the upcoming weeks.
In terms of the waitlist. We are aiming to ensure fairness to those on the waitlist and consider the skill needs for each team. For those who registered within the registration window but did not get drafted to a team, we are going to draw names for who gets the available spots. We are evaluating the skill level needs of the team calling in a new player and all waitlisted individuals within an + 1 of that skill will be put into a hat and pulled from. Once the list of players who registered on time but didn't get Drafted have made it onto teams, we will start pulling from the individuals who registered late. For those late registrants it will be first come-first served as to who gets the open spots.
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WWHA HALLOWEEN JAMBOREE - REGISTRATION IS OPEN
WHEN: October 31 – November 2
WERE: Whitehorse
WHAT: 4 games | Jamboree-style teams | All levels welcome
Saturday Night Event:
Food • Beer Garden • Entertainment • Halloween theme!
Register here: https://forms.gle/YAcV9duspfnMFpAo8
Deadline: October 16
Questions? Email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE *Ice times may vary depending on registration numbers*
Ice times:
Friday Oct 31 (4:30 - 9:00pm)
Saturday Nov 1 (8:45am - 5:45pm)
Sunday Nov 2 (9:45 am - 2:15pm)
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September Newsletter - What the Puck
Check out the September 2025 Newsletter!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSURANCE WAIVERS
Please click on the link below and complete the insurance waiver to ensure you are covered by our insurance for the 2025-2026 season. If you did not play last year, you must complete this form before you step on the ice this year.
The waiver is required for all regular league players, subs, referees, shared position players, and waitlisted players.
https://admin.iplayhockey.ca/waivers/signature/start&p=5636&y=2025&d=0&v=0499cd3c9a6454c09aeb3cc959dd8c04
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ROSTER DETAILS ARE LIVE
All players, subs, and waitlisted individuals have been contacted with their team info. Invoices for league fees will be sent out on September 3rd. Players will have until September 28th to pay their fees. Please check your junk folders, the invoices will be sent from the WWHA QuickBooks account.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRAFT DETAILS
The 2025/2026 Draft is scheduled for August 27th at 6:30 PM (Borealis) and 7:30PM (Aurora). Players will be contacted in the days following the Draft with team information, sub information, waitlist information, and/or invoice information.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REMINDER TO PLAYERS WITH OUTSTANDING FEES FROM LAST SEASON
All outstanding fees must be paid, and jerseys must be returned in order to be entered into the Draft.
Players with missing jerseys or outstanding fees (sub fees, spring league fees, regular season fees, jambo fees, insurance, etc.,) have been emailed / invoiced.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Call for Timekeepers!
Anyone interested in Timekeeping for this season please send us an email at [email protected]!
Timekeeping positions are paid PLUS you get creative control of the aux to play pump-up music.
We can be flexible with scheduling. Games run Saturday, Sunday, Monday mornings and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evenings.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What the Puck is back!
Check out the August 2025 Newsletter for league information and registration tips.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Call for Aurora Drafters
We have had a lot of people reach out expressing interest in being drafters for the Aurora division. For those wanting to be a drafter please indicate your interest on your registration form (and who your drafting partner is).
Given that we know we will have too many volunteers to draft, we've decided to draw from the pool to select this year's drafters. However, we will still give priority to sponsors who want to draft. The reason: both sponsors and drafters are guaranteed spots on a team, so if a sponsor drafts, it opens up more spaces for players who don't have a guaranteed spot to be picked. We want to be as fair as possible to everyone, while recognizing that some players do get an advantage. More information about the drafting process will be released once registration closes.
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Borealis Division
- Skill Level: Minimum bumped from 5 to 6 for 2025/2026
- Goal: Maintain safety and fun while offering faster, more competitive hockey
- Format: “Submit-a-team” — 2 reps submit a core roster of 10 players (Levels 6–10, not including goalies)
- Core Team Registration: July 21 – July 28 via email to [email protected]
- First 5 teams submitted are accepted
- Team reps complete rosters through a draft (Aug 27) after player registration closes
- Skill Level: 7 and lower
- Recreational division for mid-tier players with varied skills
- Safe environment for newer players wanting challenge, and fun for experienced players preferring a slower pace than Borealis
- Full draft format
- Those interested in drafting are encouraged to email [email protected]. If more than 5 drafting pairs are submitted, drafters will be drawn from a hat.
- Draft: August 27
- Starts October with weekly morning skills training
- From November, adds biweekly evening games
- Focus: Levels 1–2 (space permitting, Levels 3–4 may join, even if in Aurora)
- For developing basic hockey skills and game strategy
- Levels 6–7 may register for Borealis; if not placed, can join Borealis waitlist and/or Aurora draft
- Levels 1–2 may register for Aurora; if not placed, can join Aurora waitlist and/or Skills Development
- Players may register as substitutes instead of entering a draft
- Flexibility to play when available
- All wait-listed players will also be added to the sub list
- At season start, subs are called from the sub list (not from other teams); process may expand later in season
We have received 4 out of 5 Core Team roster submissions for the Borealis division. The fifth team will be made in the Draft by giving the first 10 picks to the 5th team. The Board will review the picks to make sure the skill level of the 5th team is equitably distributed and comparable to the 4 core teams that have been submitted. The Draft will then proceed per normal to complete the Borealis and Aurora teams.
Individual registration for all Borealis, Aurora, Beginner, Substitute, and Shared Position players will be open from August 13th to 20th.
Questions?
Send us an email if you have questions ([email protected]). Introducing the FIRST-EVER WINTERLONG CLASSIC!
Join us at the Mt. Lorne Outdoor Rink on December 20 for a full day of outdoor hockey, good times, and community vibes.
Event Details:
Roughly 10 AM – 6 PM
Submit a Team (8–10 players)
20-minute 5-on-5 games
2 Divisions: Borealis & Aurora (WWHA format)
Prizes & Perks:
Beer provided by @winterlongbrewing for each team
Hoodies for division champs
MVP toques
BBQ, firepits & more!
$75 per team — first team to register gets tournament toques!
Bring non-perishable food items — donations will go to the Whitehorse Food Bank.
