Mission Statement

The purpose of the Westfort Hockey Association is to organize, develop, promote and grow minor hockey for youth in the City of Thunder Bay under the mandate of Hockey Canada and Hockey Northwestern Ontario. We will deliver an outstanding hockey experience regardless of race, gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. We encourage and cultivate the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, respect, community spirit, pursuit of excellence, fairness and integrity.

Vision Statement

The Westfort Hockey Association will provide quality leadership at all levels by enlisting the best coaches and support staff. These coaches and volunteers will be role models for our youth so that they can develop into strong future leaders and productive individuals in our community. Consistency will be applied to the General Membership of the Westfort Hockey Association to uphold our values and our vision. We will incorporate high expectations of appropriate behaviour in all venues by each player, parent, and volunteer on or off the ice. There should be a focus on process versus outcome. In our Pursuit of Excellence, we must not forget that hockey is a team sport. Development and growth within the team takes precedent over the final score. We want our youth athletes to have fun and stay in the sport of hockey for years to come. The values

Following the Annual General Meeting on Monday May 15, 2023,  the Westfort Hockey Executive still has a couple positions available. See the Executive board page for available positions on our team. 

Westfort Hockey Association remembers Chris Ziegler, a former parent, coach, and president of the Association by awarding the Chris Ziegler award in his memory annually.

The award recognizes a player who demonstrates dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

Coach David Olenik presented the nomination and The 2022-23 Ziegler was presented to Bentley McFarlane of the U13AA Westfort Rangers.

Congratulations

Bentley for your fantastic season and inspiring your teammates and the association.

Westfort Hockey Association is now accepting coaching Applications for the 2023-24 season.   Applications will be accepted to May 1st, 2023 with coaching selections to be decided by May 15, 2023. Click the picture below to fill out your application to lead a Team of Rangers