We are excited to announce that registration opens on August 4th!

Important Deadlines

• Conditioning Registration: Closes on August 25
• Tryout Registration: Closes on August 31
• General Registration: Closes on October 1

Please note: Space in Conditioning is limited. In addition, players wishing to be considered for a competitive team must register for both the regular season and competitive tryouts. Registering for the regular season alone does not include registration for competitive evaluations.

Families are encouraged to review the Hockey Nova Scotia Seasonal Structure to better understand the timing of evaluations, team formation, and the season schedule.

As a result, registration fees will increase by 7% to 9% (depending on the age level), which translates to just below $11 per month during the season. The fees for the 2026-2027 season can be found at the following link: 2026-2027 Fees

We understand that any increase in registration fees impacts families, and this decision was not made lightly. Our Board carefully reviewed the budget and worked to keep fees as affordable as possible while ensuring a safe, high-quality hockey experience for our players.

These rising costs are felt across the hockey community, and many associations have implemented similar, or larger, fee increases to address these challenges.

We recognize that hockey is a significant investment for families, and we remain committed to managing costs while providing the best possible experience for our players.

We look forward to another great season together.

The Pro Hockey Life Dartmouth Whalers online store is now open! You can shop a selection of apparel featuring our new Whalers logo.

The store will be open until August 3. Once the store closes, all orders will be processed. Information on lead time is included in the link below.

You can access the online store here: Dartmouth Whalers ProHockey Life Store

Happy shopping!

Equipment Drop-Off Times (ECV Arena Lobby at 15 Ragus Rd.)

• Monday, August 10: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 11: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 12: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Equipment can also be brought directly to the Gear Grab on August 13.

If you require an alternative drop-off time or would like to volunteer at the event, please contact our Sponsorship & Initiatives Coordinator, Sarah Chiasson, at communitycoordinator@whalers.org.

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 13 for an evening of hockey and community. 

Let's Go Whalers!

The Dartmouth Whalers Minor Hockey Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Flaman as our new Technical Director.

This full-time role represents our commitment to the continued development of our players, coaches, and hockey programming. As Technical Director, Jack will provide leadership and direction for player development initiatives across the association, support coaches in delivering high-quality instruction, and help ensure a consistent development pathway for Whalers players at all age levels.

Jack brings a wealth of playing, coaching, teaching, and leadership experience to the position.

Originally from Vibank, Saskatchewan, Jack attended Notre Dame College, where he combined academics with high-performance hockey development. He went on to play four seasons in the WHL before continuing his hockey career with the Acadia Axemen.

During his time at Acadia, Jack was actively involved in hockey camps, was honoured to serve as team captain, and met his future wife. Following graduation, Jack and his wife returned to Notre Dame, where he spent two years teaching and coaching before relocating to Halifax.

Most recently, Jack taught Grade 5 and hockey skills at East Coast Varsity, served as an assistant coach with the Halifax Macs, and worked with players in Whalers development sessions.

Jack’s passion for youth development extends beyond the game itself. As he begins this new role, his focus is on helping young athletes not only become better hockey players, but also great people.

Please join us in welcoming Jack to the Whalers family. We are excited about the experience, knowledge, and energy he will bring to our association and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our players, coaches, and families.

Welcome, Jack!

Nominations for Board positions for the upcoming season are now closed. The DWMHA is pleased to announce the list of qualified candidates who have been acclaimed for the 2026-2027 Board positions:

• Vice President - Chris Prentice
• Secretary - Lisa Bonin
• Director of Communications - Sarah Chiasson
• Director of Risk Management and Discipline - Jeff Merrick
• Director of Competitive Hockey - Barrett MacDonald

These nominees will be appointed during the AGM on May 26, held at Findlay Community Center, 26 Elliot Street, at 6:00 pm.

Thank you,

DWMHA Board

Congratulations to our March 50/50 winner, Sylvia Slauenwhite, who wins $1,395! Her ticket was in support of Henry Armstrong.