The Novas Honour Remembrance Day

Prior to Sunday’s game against The Gulls, The Novas took time to recognize the upcoming Remembrance Day.

Each year, our team proudly wears special camouflage jerseys featuring a poppy on the chest to honour and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Before puck drop, both The Novas and The Gulls stood respectfully on their respective blue lines for a brief ceremony and the playing of the National Anthem — a moment of unity, reflection, and gratitude to those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Lest We Forget.

Asher Sampson is The Novas’ nominee for the Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League Player of the Month for October. A second-year Nova, Asher has taken on a key leadership role within the team and currently leads the club in scoring with 6 goals and 3 assists, placing him third overall in league scoring. He is a vital part of The Novas’ offense, consistently generating scoring chances and setting the tone with his compete level and creativity. Asher’s strong play and offensive production have made him a driving force in the team’s success this season.

Sponsored by Hi Button and Nova Trophy

The U15 Major Cole Harbour Rage hockey team joined forces with U16 AAA Dartmouth Voyageurs, to support ‘Trunk or Treat’, a Halloween fundraiser organized by Life Branch Church. 

The community event provides fun, games, costumes and treats for children living in the Dartmouth area. 

Players, families, coaches and manager Nicole Boudreau (who manages both teams) donated and delivered a huge haul of candy, just in time for Halloween!

The Novas are proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our alumni. Former Nova and standout goaltender Colten Ellis (2013–2015) will make his first NHL start tonight with the Buffalo Sabres as they face off against the Detroit Red Wings.

Colten, who grew up in River Denys, Nova Scotia, was a key part of The Novas during his U15 Major seasons before moving on to a successful junior career with the Cape Breton West Islanders, the Rimouski Océanic, and the Charlottetown Islanders. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 3rd Round (93rd overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft and joined the Buffalo Sabres organization in 2025.

Known for his calm presence and athletic ability between the pipes, Ellis has continued to impress at every level of the game. Tonight marks the next step in a journey built on hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Everyone in The Novas organization — past and present — is incredibly proud of Colten’s achievement. Congratulations, Colten, and best of luck in your NHL debut!

The Novas Volunteer at the Special Olympics Nova Scotia Summer Games

The Novas were proud to take part in a truly inspiring day at the 2025 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Summer Games.

Coaches, staff, and nine of our returning players spent the day volunteering at the Games, assisting with a wide range of events and activities. It was an experience none of us will soon forget.

From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was filled with energy, pride, and inclusion. Our young athletes rose to the occasion — embracing their roles with maturity, treating every Special Olympian with respect, and engaging wholeheartedly in every task. Over the course of ten hours, we watched these young men grow before our eyes — learning lessons that go far beyond the rink.

It was a powerful reminder of the role sport plays in bringing people together and creating opportunities for connection, growth, and community.

We are grateful to the organizers of Special Olympics Nova Scotia for welcoming us into such a meaningful event. And we are incredibly proud of our players for the way they carried themselves throughout the day.

#WeAreTheNovas #SpecialOlympicsNS #CommunityProud

Spring ID camps are all now complete and players will know if they are protected or released no later than June 15^th.

Fall Tryouts will be as follows;

• Tryouts will not start until September 8^th.

• Teams will start fall tryouts with their 25 protected players and from there can only have 15 other players participate in their tryouts. Total maximum number of players allowed to tryout throughout the fall tryout process is 40.

• Fall tryouts are by invitation only !!

• Fall tryouts will consist of ;
• Phase 1, Sept 8th – 14th, 3 – 1.5 hour ice sessions, plus 1 – 2 hour sessions to allow time for exhibition or inter-squad games. Rosters reduced to 24
• Phase 2, Sept 15 – 25, 4 – 1.5 hour ice sessions. Rosters reduced to 22.
• Early bird, 4 games each. September 27^th and 28^th
•  At midnight on Sunday, September 28th, teams have 24 hours to finalize a minimum of 17 players confirmed for the year. A minimum of 17 rostered players are to be confirmed by 10 pm on September 29^th.
• At midnight on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, teams are to submit their final rosters for the year.