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Speakers at the event

Port Colborne, ON – Mark your calendars for an exhilarating weekend of para-ice hockey as the Brock Niagara Penguins, in partnership with the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association, proudly host the National Para Hockey Championship this coming May 16-19. The best players from across Canada will descend upon Port Colborne for a province vs. province tournament.


“On behalf of our community, I’m so proud to welcome the National Para-Hockey Championships to Port Colborne this spring. This tournament embodies the power of inclusion, unity and passion for the game, and showcases the abilities of every athlete. We are thrilled to welcome the tournament to our Vale Health & Wellness Centre and are looking forward to a fantastic event.”
- Mayor William Steele, City of Port Colborne


“When we opened the Vale Health & Wellness Centre in 2013, I stated that this will be the home to the next generation of inspiration. Today’s announcement that the Canadian Para Hockey Championship will be held here, in our state-of-the-art facility, is a testament to that statement. Players from across the country will inspire a nation, playing hard, with true grit that Canadian players continue to be known for internationally.”
-Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre


“The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association is excited to be hosting the 2024 Canadian National Para Ice Hockey Championships in Port Colborne, Ontario” 
-Darren Cunliffe, President, Ontario Sledge Hockey Association

“The Canadian Para Ice Hockey Championships promise fun, exciting competition and social interaction shared by players, fans and the hockey community across Canada - a positive event for all” 
-Tim Dool, Tournament Chair

“The Ontario Hockey Federation extends its congratulations to the city of Port Colborne on hosting the Canadian National Para Ice Hockey Championships at the Vale Centre May 16-19, 2024. Our organization is committed to developing and promoting the para hockey game across the province as an ally to the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association. We wish the players, organizers, and fans a very successful event this spring.”
-Jeff Stewart, Director of Programs and Events, Ontario Hockey Federation