In a nail-biting showdown last night, the Novas faced off against the Special Olympics Nova Scotia Eastern Highlanders in a heated floor hockey game. The match proved to be a hard-fought battle, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. Despite the Novas' valiant efforts, the Eastern Highlanders emerged victorious with a final score of 20-18. The event not only highlighted the competitive spirit within the teams but also celebrated inclusivity and the joy of sports. Negotiations have already started for a rematch!

The NS U15 Major October’s Player of The Month is Goaltender Leo Forance from the Nova`s. Leo is statistically leading the League in all goaltending categories; in 3 games, he has 2 shutouts and has only allowed 1 goal with a 0.983 save percentage. Leo, who hails from Inverness, is a second year U15 player, who was an affiliate with The Novas last season. He came to camp this year with a strong work ethic and a determination to make the team. His commitment to improving and developing is certainly reflected in his play so far this year.

In accordance with Section 8.2 Team Tryouts: Fall Camp of the Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League Operations Handbook - A core roster of 13 skaters and 1 goaltender is to be submitted to the League Registrar by September 24th. For players not signed or not on the team protected list by September 24th, should the player request a release, it must be provided immediately or the player must be signed. The following list is the 2023-2024 Nova Core Roster:

Congratulations to former Novas Jack Milner (Halifax), Leyton Stewart (Quebec), Riley Sampson (Moncton),
& Kevin Walker (Charlottetown) for earning roster positions with their respective teams in the QMJHL
for the 2023-2024 Hockey Season.

The Nova U15 Major Hockey Team 2023-2024 Training Camp (Stage II)

In accordance with the regulations of The Nova Scotia U15 Major Hockey League, twenty-two (22) hockey players from Stage I of training camp have been selected to advance to Stage II. Those twenty-two (22) players are listed below:

The Novas Fall Training Camp for the 2023-2024 Hockey Season will open on Tuesday, September 12th. Training Camp is open to only those players on the team's 25-player protected list posted from Spring ID Camp and those players that have received an invitation to attend camp. All invitations have been currently issued.

Stage I of Fall Training Camp will take place between September 12th - September 17th. At the conclusion of Stage I the roster will be reduced to 22 players.

Session #1 - September 12th 7:00PM-8:30PM Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre
Session #2 - September 13th 7:30PM-9:00PM Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre
Session #3 - September 14th 6:30PM-8:00PM Antigonish Arena

If a player from another regional zone has been released from a team at the conclusion of Stage I and wishes to tryout for The Novas during Stage II of Fall Training Camp, they must complete the Tryout Request Form located in the menu bar above. Request for tryouts that are received will be reviewed by The Nova Coaching Staff and an invitation may or may not be issued based on their decision. Only players that are issued an invitation will be contacted.

Stage II of Fall Training Camp will take place between Setember 18th - October 1st. At the conclusion of Stage II the final team roster will be confirmed.

Session #4 - September 19th 7:00PM-8:30PM Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre
Session #5 - September 21th 6:30PM-8:00PM Antigonish Arena
NSU15MHL Early Bird Tournament - September 30th-October 1st East Hants Sportsplex