The Novas are proud to announce their leadership group for the 2026–2027 Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League season.

Nole Romard has been named team captain, while Alex Dan MacDonnell, Liam Duggan, and John Purcell will serve as assistant captains.

The four players were officially introduced as the team's leadership group, taking on an important responsibility as The Novas begin another season of U15 Major hockey.

Being selected to wear a letter is an honour that extends well beyond performance on the ice. It represents the trust of the coaching staff and the responsibility to lead by example through hard work, commitment, accountability, and respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, and the game itself.

The Novas have long placed an emphasis on developing more than hockey players. Building strong character, responsible teammates, and positive representatives of our communities remains an important part of the program's philosophy.

As members of the leadership group, Romard, MacDonnell, Duggan, and Purcell will be expected to help establish and maintain those standards, support their teammates, and contribute to a positive, team-first environment throughout the season.

Leadership is not simply about wearing a letter on a jersey. It is about the example you set every day, both on and off the ice.

The Novas congratulate all four players on their appointments and look forward to their leadership throughout the 2026–2027 season.

New season. New group. Same standard.

Northumberland Strait Exhibition Series Opens This Weekend in Antigonish

The Novas are proud to host the opening weekend of the 2026 Northumberland Strait Exhibition Series this Saturday and Sunday at the Antigonish Arena.

The exhibition series features four U15 Major programs: The Novas, WearWell Bombers, Charlottetown Islanders, and Eastern Express.

The series was created to provide teams from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island with additional exhibition competition against programs they do not normally face during the regular season. With Pictou and Prince Edward Island connected by a short ferry ride, the series provides a natural opportunity for teams on both sides of the Northumberland Strait to compete and build new connections.

The opening weekend will be played in Antigonish, with the Nova Scotia teams travelling to Prince Edward Island the following weekend to complete the series.

Admission for this weekend’s games at the Antigonish Arena will be free of charge.

Weekend Schedule — Antigonish Arena

Saturday, September 26
12:30 p.m. — The Novas vs. Eastern Express
3:30 p.m. — WearWell Bombers vs. Charlottetown Islanders

Sunday, September 27
12:30 p.m. — The Novas vs. Charlottetown Islanders
3:30 p.m. — WearWell Bombers vs. Eastern Express

The Novas look forward to welcoming all teams, families, and supporters to Antigonish for what we hope becomes an annual hockey tradition.