Resources

Carefully selected content spanning a variety of topics – from local non-profits shaping the hockey landscape to thought leaders sharing their perspectives on the sport. Stay connected with the latest updates in our hockey community!

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Hockey Stick Fitting: A Modern and Complete Guide

November 5, 2024

With so many brands, configurations, and product lines available today, finding the perfect hockey stick can be challenging. But the right stick can make a huge difference in your game — enhancing shot power, accuracy, and puck control. This guide will break down the essentials of stick selection, including flex, kickpoint, curve, and level of play, so you can confidently pick a stick that’s tailored to your style and needs.

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Hockey & Emotional Preparation / Management

April 15, 2024

Former player and sports writer Bob Dawson dives deep into the emotional landscape of hockey, exploring how feelings shape performance both on and off the rink. From emotional preparation to mindfulness techniques, discover how players can harness their emotions to reach their full potential.

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Celebrating 10 years of the National Blind Hockey Tournament

March 13, 2024

Canadian Blind Hockey is celebrating 10 years of the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament in Toronto from March 22 – 24, 2024. The annual tournament is a catalyst for growing the Para sport of Blind Hockey across Canada and around the world, and organizers are preparing to host over 200 players and coaches coming to play in over 20 games across 6 different divisions at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.

Change The Game: A Hockey DEI Toolkit

March 7, 2024

Bob Dawson, former hockey player, now diversity management consultant, and senior writer for the Boxscore World Sportswire shared with us the comprehensive toolkit he has developed for the hockey community. This toolkit aims to address various challenges and issues related to diversity in hockey.

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GrindStone Award Foundation

January 15, 2024

The Grindstone Award Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities to young female hockey players under the age of 19 who have a desire to play, but are unable to for financial reasons.

Understanding Concussions in Youth Sport

December 13, 2023

Part of our mandate at OMNI Hockey is to share resources and information that promote a safer game for all who play it. With that in mind, our team recently reached out to Dr Kristian Goulet, the Medical Director of the Eastern Ontario Concussion Clinic & Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic of Ottawa.

Skate Lending Library

December 6, 2023

This winter marks the second iteration of the Skate Lending Library in the city of Toronto, a collaborative effort with Desjardin Financial Group. Learn more about how you can take advantage of the initiative here.

Hockey Helps The Homeless

December 5, 2023

Hockey Helps The Homeless leverages Canada’s affinity for hockey to raise awareness and financial support for the homeless through education, fundraising, and by partnering with solutions-based local homeless support agencies. They believe that every Canadian should have a safe place to call home and the supports that they need to thrive.