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The African Hockey Association AHA! is a community-led response to diversity in hockey.

Our goal is to create an all-inclusive safe space for marginalized kids of all ages and means to play hockey in a safe, accepting, respectful space, where they can develop their favorite Canadian sport without fear of artificial restrictions, such as racial discrimination and financial inability.

04/21/2026

Thank you to and for having a few members of our program out on the ice today!

The and announced a partnership earlier this morning, which includes donating $25,000 to our friends at Next Shift Hockey who so graciously donate all of our players equipment.

The kids had an absolute blast, especially getting to play with NHL superstars Matthew Schaefer and Tom Wilson!❤️

04/04/2026

Thank you to the Ottawa Charge for inviting us out tonight to catch their game at the Canadian Tire Centre! The kids had an absolute blast — we are so grateful!

See it, believe it, achieve it❤️

04/01/2026

This past Sunday marked the final practice of the year for our program — full of games and smiles!

It was a fantastic season, with 100 kids participating between the two separate groups, each who we are so proud for all they’ve accomplished this winter🥹

This would not have been at all possible without our phenomenal volunteer coaches, our sponsors — the Ottawa Senators Community Foundation and Hockey Eastern Ontario — and Next Shift Canada. We thank you all so much for your continued support and commitment to helping break down barriers to accessing hockey here in Ottawa❤️

03/23/2026

Sunday marked the final practice and end-of-year celebration for our programs Group A!

For most children in this group, this was their first year ever strapping on skates, and every player did absolutely fantastic! It was such a pleasure for us coaches to witness their development over the past few months — we can’t wait for next season!🥹❤️

03/02/2026

A huge thank you goes out to the Ottawa Charge for having us at the game on Saturday to celebrate Black History Month!

Two of our players, Dalia and Sebastien, performed the ceremonial puck drop, and after the game, we all got to meet some of the players and get autographs! Such a special afternoon!❤️

02/23/2026

Twas a busy weekend for some of our coaches!

On Saturday, five of our volunteers, including Next Shift Canada, were recognized with an award at African Day on the Hill, hosted by ACAO! It was an absolutely wonderful evening, filled with joy, culture and unity. It was an honour to be invited, and to be selected❤️

On Friday, it was the annual Black History Month Commemorative Hockey Game at the Canadian Tire Centre! The game is to honour the legacy of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM). One of our coaches, Emma, was on the bench for one of the team, who ended up going home with the win;)

We are truly grateful for ALL of our volunteers, and our partners throughout the city. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to get our kids on the ice — so thank YOU!

02/19/2026

A few members of our squad hit the Brewer Park skating track this Sunday to get some extra reps in on our weekend off!🩷❄️

01/27/2026

Huge shoutout to one of our amazing volunteers — Nina Alleyne — who was recognized as the Community Champion for hockey at the Ottawa Senators Black History Month Appreciation Game on Sunday!👏🏻 Nina and Alex, we are so appreciative of all your help on Sundays, helping our kids grow on and off the ice!❤️

09/15/2025

It was a jam packed weekend as we kicked off the AHA 2025-2026 season!

Saturday we had our first groups equipment fitting, where about 45 new players were suited up to hit the ice Sunday for the first time:)

Thank you SO much to our friends at Next Shift Canada for taking their day to come fit all of the kids with donated gear. Our program wouldn’t be possible without you!❤️

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8063 STN T
Ottawa, ON
K1G3H6

Opening Hours

9am - 5am

Telephone

+16139746990

Website

http://africanhockeyassociation.com/

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