February News & Updates

In This Update:

1. Shark Attack Tournament

2. Save the Date: Sharks Awards Banquet

3. Jr. House League Update

4. CDP Info Session

5. TWHL Update

6. 2026-27 Coaches Announcement

7. Development Opportunities

8. Winners Circle

9. NTC Drill of the Month

February at Humber Valley

February is a busy month at Humber Valley. Regular season play is wrapping up, playoffs will begin later this month for many teams, and we have several important updates, including our 2026–27 coaching announcements, ongoing development opportunities, and details for a number of upcoming events across the Humber Valley hockey community. 

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Shark Attack Tournament, February 20-22

Our annual Shark Attack Tournament is almost here! This event gives CDP teams the chance to put their skills to the test in a competitive, fast-paced weekend of hockey.

Location: CWENCH CentreDates: February 20–22

Come out and cheer on our Sharks!Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the weekend a success. Student volunteer hours are available.👉 Sign up here

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Save the Date: Sharks Awards Banquet

A reminder that the 2nd Annual Humber Valley Sharks GTHL/MHL Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Capitol Banquet Centre!

Event Schedule:

U10 to U14: 12:30–3:00 PMU15 to U18: 6:00–9:00 PM

What to Expect:

• Lunch/Dinner served

• Cash Bar

• Awards

• Silent Auction

• A special celebration honouring our graduating U18 Sharks

Mark your calendars — ticket details will be shared shortly!

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Jr. House League Update

It’s been a great season of fun and development within our Jr. House League, and it’s already time to mark your calendars for the Year End Festival!

The festival will take place on April 4th and will be a fun, celebratory day to wrap up the season with teammates, family, and friends. The event will include on-ice activities and player awards to recognize the hard work and progress our youngest players have made all year long.

More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

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CDP Info Session

We will be hosting a Competitive Development Program (CDP) Information Session on February 24th at 8:00 PM via Zoom.

This session will include:

• An overview of the CDP program,

• Answers to commonly asked questions about evaluation skates, team structure, practice formats, and locations,

• A brief overview of what happens after CDP, including development pathways and next steps for players.

The Zoom link will be shared closer to the date to anyone interested in attending.

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TWHL Update

The Toronto West Hockey League kept the excitement rolling this month with its 2nd Annual Mid-Season Tournament!Huge congratulations to all the teams who battled hard and brought home division titles:

• U11 Blue: Thunder Ducks

• U11 Red: Green Machine

• U13: Purple Puckers

• U15: Golden Eagles

• U18: Yellow

A big shoutout to all players, coaches, and families for bringing the energy and making it such a fun mid-season highlight!

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2026–27 Coaches Announcements

We know many families are excited to learn who will be behind the bench next season, and the wait is almost over!

Per the regulations, coaching announcements for our GTHL, Select, and CDP (U8/U9) programs will be posted to our website on February 15th.

Team contact information will be available so families can connect directly with coaches.

Stay tuned!

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Player & Goalie Development Opportunities

A reminder that Humber Valley offers additional development and skills sessions for players and goaltenders of all levels throughout the season.

For upcoming session dates, times, and program details, visit our Development Hub.

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Winner’s Circle 🏆

Silver Stick Qualifier Champs 

Huge congratulations to our U15A Sharks, who captured the Brampton Silver Stick Regional Championship! The team put together an incredible tournament run, capped off with an exciting shootout victory in the final. Way to represent Humber Valley!

Gold for our CDP U7 Black Sharks 

Big congrats to our U7 Black team on bringing home gold at the Etobicoke Bulldogs Tournament! These little Sharks played with heart, hustle, and big smiles all tournament long. Way to go, team - we’re so proud of you!  

Winter Challenge Champions 

Congratulations to our U14 Select Black MHL-A team for winning the Toronto Aeros Winter Challenge!After finishing fourth in the round robin, the team dug deep to upset the 1st-place Markham Waxers and carried that momentum into the finals, capturing the championship with a 3–2 win over the host Toronto Aeros. An incredible run and a well-deserved title!

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NTC Drill of the Month

This month’s featured drill from our partner NTC Hockey is designed to help players sharpen their skills off the ice. These quick, targeted exercises are a great way to complement your on-ice training, build confidence, and stay game-ready. Watch the video and give it a try at home or during your next dryland session!Did you know that NTC offers special pricing for Humber Valley teams? Want to book a dryland assessment?👉 Contact info@ntchockey.com.

Drill of the MonthSpinal Rotation with Band Resistance This month’s featured exercise focuses on building rotational strength, a key component of powerful and controlled movement on the ice. Spinal Rotation with Band Resistance helps players generate more shot power, improves reach and stability when receiving passes, and supports stronger puck battles. By training these rotational patterns off the ice, players develop the strength and control needed to move more efficiently and safely during games.

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Closing Message from Our President

Thank you to all our families, volunteers, coaches, and players for your continued support and commitment to Humber Valley. February is a busy month, and your involvement is what keeps our community strong. Wishing everyone success both on and off the ice, and I look forward to seeing everyone around the rink.

Ross Bitove

President, Humber Valley Hockey Association

rbitove@humbervalleyhockey.com