The Novas

In Loving Memory - John-Michael Kennedy

In Loving Memory - John-Michael David Kennedy
2003 - 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of another honorary member of The Novas. John-Michael Kennedy joined our team during the 2018-2019 season as part of our partnership with the Children’s Wish Foundation. He will always be remembered as part of our hockey family, and his courage, positivity, and warm spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege to meet him.

“John-Michael passed away August 10th, 2025, at his home on Granville Street where he was born and raised in Port Hawkesbury. John-Michael was a 22 year old, young man who lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy his whole life, but he never let that stop him from living his best life.”

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Once a Nova, always a Nova.

(2019) Kennedy Hard Hat (1)

(2019) Kennedy Hard Hart (2)

(2019) Wish Maker Team

(2019) Faceoff Twitter

(2019) Childrens Wish Foundation

Aug 14, 2025

Nova U15 Major Hockey – 2025-2026 Tryout Information

As the 2025-2026 season approaches, preparations are well underway for another exciting year of Nova U15 Major Hockey. One of the first steps in that process is our annual fall tryout camp.

We would like to remind players and families that our fall tryouts are by invitation only.

Earlier this year, during our Spring Identification Camp, we selected 25 players for our protected list. These players, along with a small number of additional invitees, will receive direct invitations to attend our fall tryout sessions. Only those individuals will be permitted to participate.

We understand that many young athletes are eager for an opportunity to showcase their skills, and we are grateful for the continued interest in our program. However, due to league guidelines and our commitment to providing a focused, high-level development environment, we are not able to offer open tryouts beyond our protected and invited players.

If you have questions about the process, we encourage you to review the NSU15MHL guidelines or reach out for clarification. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue building a competitive and character-driven team for the upcoming season.

 

Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for more updates as we prepare for puck drop this fall.

Aug 5, 2025

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