Local squads preparing for annual Little NHL tournament

Little NHL 2026

By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations will once again be well represented at the province’s largest First Nations youth hockey tournament. About 20 Six Nations squads will be participating in this year’s Little Native Hockey League tournament, which begins on Sunday. The event, which is often simply called the Little NHL, will continue until Mar. 19. The majority of tournament games will be staged at rinks in Markham. But arenas in several other neighbouring communities will also be utilized. A record-breaking total of 271 clubs will participate at this year’s tournament, in various girls’ and boys’ divisions. This year’s number of entrants surpasses the previous high of 270 clubs, set at the 2025 event, also primarily staged in Markham. The Little NHL is traditionally held during Ontario’s March Break, allowing…

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