Are You ready for NDH 2025 summer hockey? 

Re: recap of NDH preseason get together

Team and individual sign ups for New Direction Hockey is officially at capacity. We maxed out with a waiting list. More teams mean larger divisions which means more games against different opponents. Be excited. We are. The preseason meet and greet was a great success, held this past Monday at Wicked Eats. Great turnout. Lots of die hard league support from so many of you. For that, I am truly grateful. Much discussion on the table and I wanted to share with those of you that were unable to attend.

Some key things to outline;

All games will be streamed LIVE and ON DEMAND - NDH is taking every step possible to be sure that all games are officiated without prejudice and every play is monitored. This safety tool will ensure a fair, unbiased and objective outcome in the case of malice on or off the ice.

Wednesday night schedule will continue to be password protected (Team reps please don’t share the password) This password is to protect the privacy of the high level players in the Premier Elite Division.

NDH supports any player’s business Website corporate links – use this FREE service. Send me your link and I will include it on my front page of newdirectionhockey.com

Minor Hockey is a crucial part of the growth of our sport. The town of Newmarket has informed NDH that they will be extending try-outs into the middle of May, thus impacting the ice time available for NDH. We had to shift our start date by one week and will be starting after the long weekend. All teams will still be playing weekly on their chosen night. TO AVOID ANY EXTENDED "11 OCLOCK GAMES", Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays TEAMS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON ANOTHER OFF-NIGHT FOR THE ODD GAME IN THE SCHEDULE. Carefully read your schedule when you get the first draft. If you find conflicts or errors, that is the time to let me know, not after the approved schedule is sent out.

Canada Day falls on a Tuesday this year and therefore eliminates one game from the schedule. After much discussion with Newmarket Recreational ice bookings staff and managers, it has been a frustrating task to try and find a select block of ice time to replace those 8 hours of hockey. NDH already has all evening ice time for weeknights across the board. The only times available to make up that game is on a weekend and Sunday afternoon is our only option. Each and every team will be scheduled for one Sunday over the course of the summer. It will be random, BUT, I will give team reps a chance to choose which Sunday that they prefer BEFORE I confirm schedules. 

Samples were displayed of available Hockey Uniforms – Only $40 each all in. Full colour front silkscreened, all artwork and back numbers included. GUARANTEED IMPRINTED AND DELIVERED BEFORE PUCK DROP. 12 sets were purchased at the meet and greet.

KATHLEEN SHEWCHUK was introduced from World's Finest Chocolate. Kathleen made a presentation re: WFS and their amazing program to help teams raise their registration fees with the sale of chocolates. If you wish to get more information from her, you can simply email or text her at community@worldsfinest.ca or call/text at 416-819-1389

Just a reminder to ALL, there is absolutely No Smoking, No Chewing Tobacco, No Vaping & No Alcohol allowed anywhere inside the Magna Centre. Any player violating this rule will result in his/her team expelled from the league for LIFE. Don’t test me on this one please!!!

The meeting portion of event ended promptly at 8:50pm. Everyone in attendance took home A PAIR OF SUMMER SKATES SANDALS with NDH logo and a beer coozie.

Great night for all, schedules will be sent out in the coming weeks for your approval. Keep an eye out at the end of the month. If you have any requests, send them asap.

Wishing you all an amazing hockey experience.

Art Bevis
artbevis@newdirectionhockey.com
hatsoffsports@hotmail.com
416-892-5748

Check out this compilation of hockey greatness that has honored us at New Direction Hockey over the last few years. Truly blessed to have shared the ice with all of you.

Connor McDavid continues to amaze. NDH would like to congratulate Connor on his game winning GOILD medal goal in the 4 Nations tournament this past year. His on and off ice professionalism shows that he is not only the best player in the WORLD, but he is truly a gentleman with class all the way. Connor has played summers with NDH for several years and was back again in 2024. This was Connor's 8th summer season with New Direction Hockey, We didnt see Connor in 2019, as he was rehabilitating from his horrendous injury at the end of the 2018 season. His great play and positive attitude, along with his tremendous support of New Direction Hockey has inspired so many other great names from Pro hockey that have chosen to come and play some puck with us week after week in Newmarket. Great players such as, from the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl, 2024 TEAM CANADA SELECTION, Arizona Coyotes superstar, Jack McBain, Dallas superstar, JASON ROBERTSON,  Minnesotta WILD's latest aquisition, Travis Dermott, Vacouver Canucks 4th round selection, Jordan Subban, World juniors 4 goal scorer and first rounder to the Flyers, Morgan Frost, the Av's Captain, Gabriel Landeskog, Ryan Murphy, Darren Archbald, Phil Giuseppe, Malcolm Subban, and James Livingston have chosen NDH to play summer hockey with us. We are also very proud to announce that our very own DYLAN SIKURA WAS ONE OF THE TOP PROSPECTS TO CANADA'S 2018 OLYMPIC TEAM and played for the Blackhawks in the 2019 Outdoor Classic hockey game at Notre Dame Stadium. It was sad to see   Josh Leivo   traded from the Leafs. He was a big supporter of NDH. We have 2 NHL CAPTAINS, several World Cup and Olympic athletes that have played in the league. We would also like to congratulate NDH all-star and World Cup u18 GOLD medalist QUINTON BYFIELD, who also plays with us. The 2024 NHL draft, Dallas Stars chose KEVIN HE, another up and coming player from NDH. Kevin is the first born Chineses-born player ever to sign a contract in the National Hockey League. Also a big congratulations to DENVER BARKEY. CHOSEN 3rd round by the Philedelphia Flyers.... what an honour!!  Its great fun watching the caliber of hockey that is played in our TIM HORTONS - PREMIER ELITE division on Wednesday nights. Come check it out.... 

We, at NDH, certainly wish great success to all the players that are reaching for the stars in so many hockey cities in North America, and hopefully we will, once again, see all thesE tremendous athletes year after year with New Direction Hockey at the Magna Center. Good Luck !!

 

We will continue our summer hockey programs in 2025, again playing at The Magna Center in Newmarket. MAGNA is one of the finest facilities for Ice Hockey anywhere and we are proud to be part of the team there in the summer months. Along with a top notch facility to play out of, New Direction Hockey is dedicated first and foremost to the safety of its players. This means strictly enforced non-contact hockey with a zero tolerance policy. We provide a competitive league in a safe and friendly environment for people who have to go to work in the morning. Please carefully read and familiarize yourself and your team with our rules.

Men's Adult Hockey programs are organized from a select few Ice Hockey facilities in and around the G.T.A. The emphasis is usually based on the numbers' game, with very little importance geared toward quality. Most Hockey teams are now recognizing this and are searching out for the best available place to play. Loyalty and dedication from a full team of quality people lays a strong foundation to a successful Men's League. It is my goal to enhance that reputation and maximize our standing with as many hockey players possible.

The New Direction Hockey philosophy has a very positive reputation in the recreational hockey industry and has been in operation for several decades. Along with a team of quality people that, together, we have over 80 years of experience in the "sphere" of recreational hockey.

In the G.T.A. the industry is a lot smaller than you may imagine. Recreational Hockey in the GTA is a very tight group. Team reps do their homework in this day and age. They want service, service, service and GOOD VALUE. They want the right people to provide this, and they know who is good and who is not. Teams and reps need a "heads up" as to the quality of people running their night out with the boys.

Hockey programs build successfully with the needs of the players being first and foremost. I remain confident that our high level of success will continue for us in this industry. I will continue to direct my energy toward a common goal of an unconditional commitment to you, to continuing to represent the best organized Men's Recreational Hockey Program in the G.T.A. I am forever grateful for your undying support.

With Sincerity,

Art Bevis
416-892-5748
Compare and register on line at www.newdirectionhockey.com

 

Our focus is the safety of every player and our emphasis is on fun! Don't forget to remind all your players that if they lose their mind on or off the ice, they will lose the priviledge to play hockey in this league. Teams learn very quickly that we mean business. Do Not Test us on this!

If you have any members of your team that you think may be an issue early or later in the schedule, tell them to stay home NOW.   They will embarrass you down the road, trust me !!

 

New Direction Hockey continues to support  Concussion awareness, partnering with Kerry Goulet and Former Philadelphia Flyers captain, Keith Primeau. www.stopconcussions.com
“With the increase in concussions and neurotrauma injuries, www.stopconcussions.com was created to educate parents, players and coaches in all sports in order to give sport back a conscience, to protect athletes worldwide.” Please link onto the site and begin to understand how fatal that this injury can be to you and to your family.......Play safe!!

Testimonials

What our players say about us . . .

 

Looking forward to another sweet summer!

Chris Forrester

Blades of Steel

 

Good Evening Art. Your league is truly one of a kind on every level and thank you for continuing to make it all happen.

Carter Eros

 

Hey Art. Everyone I know who plays in the league loves it, myself included. Can’t wait for puck drop this season.

Dawson Doner

 

“Art – just want to say ahead of time that the Chiefs are appreciative of NDH and everything you guys do. It’s the highlight of the week for many of us in the summer (me included). Even through scheduling and ice challenges this year, you guys were still able to coordinate a great season with solid refereeing and a great program overall and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Dane Flynn 

The Chiefs Hockey Club

 

My favorite time of the season is always seeing your email invite for summer hockey Art! The Ice Fauckers will be back for another amazing season. Monday 35+ division please.

Josh Delong

 

“Thanks Art. You and the NDH team run the best summer hockey program around. I’ve put the pre-season meeting in my calendar and always look forward to seeing you.

Steven Foss

 

“Thanks so much Art. You run a great show and I am happy to be part of it. Thank you”,

Dave Bartley

 

“The boys had a blast last summer in our first year with NDH. We will definitely be back summer aftersummer.”

“Thanks again art”, 
Brett Joslin , Jozy Boyz

 

“Art., You run a great league which is why everyone comes back every year.  Thanks for keeping it going!”

Thanks again,

Dave Abraham

 

“Looking forward to another great season with NDH this summer.” 

Ryan Da Silva

 

“It's been a blast being a part of New Direction for so many years and I hope to be back in the coming years at some point. All the best going forward and thank you for everything you've done to make New Direction a league I was proud to be a part of.”

Ryan Abush

 

 “Thanks for everything you've done so far Art, I'm looking forward to another fantastic season of NDH summer hockey. The refs do a great job each and every night. Calling a fair, balanced game, no real soft penalties but calling what should be called. Excellent job all around!Thanks Art.”

Cheers

Nick Gundert

 

 ‘I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you and all the conveners on a job well done!  You guys are the best. Also want to thank the referees... what a tough and thankless job! As a whole, hockey players are great guys/girls off and on the ice but for some when we put our protective helmets on, spikes enter our brains and we lose touch with reality... I know I've been guilty of this on a few occasions. The referees for the most part understand this and will give us an opportunity for redemption ... But don't do it again.

You guys have done a great job of reminding us all why we play and for me that's one reason for your success. The other reasons is your constant communication, your high level of engagement, and your (including the conveners) expectations for accountability and respect to the league and the city of Newmarket; a great recipe for success. To me this also explains why more teams what to join NDH, every year.

Congratulations on an other successful year. Thank you for the camaraderie, the beer and BBQs. You guys manage a great league.”

Louis Chatel

 

 “you’re awesome, thanks for doing what you do for this league Art, really appreciate it.”                                                                              

Josh Raymer

 

 “Thank you again Art, for everything. Really above and beyond.” 

Josh Delong

 

 “Just wanted to say, Thanks Art! The boys really appreciate everything you do.”                                                                              

Adam Johnson

 

“It’s an amazing league to both referee and play in. you’re doing everything right and we’re thankful that you’re willing to have us in your amazing league!”

Carmelo Sortino

 

“Thanks again for a great season. I have seen the growth and it is exciting to be a part of. We will be back in full force next year. Cheers to another amazing year with NDH!”                                                 

Nathan Vieira

 

“Summer was an awesome success. Congrats and well done!”

Louis Chatel

 

“Thanks for all your hard work. All my buddy’s really appreciated how clean and organized the league was this past season. We will be back next year. Sorry I couldn't make things work and attend the banquet last night, it is an honour to have even been considered for the **President’s award. Thanks again for another great season, we're already looking forward to next year!”                                               

Adam Johnson

**The President’s award is presented at the end of year banquet and is for players or team reps that have represented their teams and the league with a high level of professionalism, with integrity, great teamwork and supported and applied the type of “recreational” philosophy that we all want for in a hockey league

 

“As always, thanks for all the work you guys do to run so many successful leagues.”                                                                            

Ryan Sheppard

 

“The Chiefs are in, as always. I so look forward to playing summer hockey with NDH. It is the highlight of the summer for lots of us.”

Dane Flynn

 

“Always a great sight to see your email inviting teams for another season of summer hockey with NDH. Wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

Luke Coates

 

“It is always a great day when your email hits my inbox, “NDH is back and ready for 2024.” Fantastic, can’t wait.”

Tim Haid

 

“We are absolutely in for another season. Thanks for continuing to put together a great league Art. Win or lose, we love it and have fun.”

Cody Rennie

 

“You are awesome Thank’s for reaching out and reminding me about hockey. Yes! Count me in for Mondays. Love it. Very much appreciated.”

Dave Bartley

 

“Yeah! Putting me on that team couldn’t have worked out better. 

I really appreciate you art, really looking forward to playing again this season!”

Mack Fulton

 

“Art, this is a great league. And the schedule … way better game times than previous years! You're doing awesome work as usual.”

Tyler de Roeper

 

“Thanks for everything Art! You’re the man. I really appreciate everything you do!”

Keegan Matthew

 

“We are absolutely loving the league so far, it’s a lot of fun, great games. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to play in your league.”

John Pacione

 

“It’s such a 1^st class league, with no bull shit. The boys really love it.”

Chris Humphries

 

“Found the league to be well run, Good skill distribution among teams and, from our experience, a very friendly league overall”

Dylan Frederiks

 

“Thanks for another great summer.”

Brett Joslin 

Jozy Boyz 

Please continue to frequent the following "Watering Holes" - Remember to SUPPORT SLEEMAN PRODUCTS       

TINAS GRILL -  330 McClennan Way - Tina's Grill – Bar and Grill (tinasgrill.com)

THE LION PUB - 1091 Gorham St. -     Home | Lion Pub and Grill    

WICKED EATS - 15570 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P2 - HOME : Wicked Eats