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The NOHA Show

The NOHA Show

Written by: North Bay Echo
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 The official podcast of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association.

The NOHA Show is your inside look at minor hockey in Northern Ontario.

Hosted by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association’s Executive Director Jason Marchand and Director of Hockey Operations Jacob Brown, the show explores everything that shapes the game in the North.

From player development and coaching support to officiating, parent education, and growing the game at every level, this podcast goes beyond the rink boards.

You’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges facing minor hockey today, the work happening behind the scenes, and the programs designed to support athletes, volunteers, and families.

The show also features interviews with players, coaches, and hockey leaders who share their journeys and insights, including those who have advanced to the highest levels of the sport.

Rooted in community and driven by development, The NOHA Show celebrates the passion, pride, and unique hockey culture of Northern Ontario while working to make the game stronger for the next generation.Copyright North Bay Echo Hockey
Episodes
  • Ovechkin’s NHL Record Breaking Golden Stick - The Northern Connection

    Ovechkin’s NHL Record Breaking Golden Stick - The Northern Connection
    Apr 22 2026
    In Episode 2 of The NOHA Show, Director of Hockey Operations Jacob Brown and Executive Director Jason Marchand explore the bigger picture of minor hockey in Northern Ontario.

    This conversation goes beyond systems and scores to focus on the life skills the game helps build, including time management, resilience, accountability, teamwork, and lifelong involvement in sport.

    A major highlight is a feature interview with Aaron Logan of Logan Sports Group. Aaron shares how growing up around rinks in Northern Ontario helped shape his path, and how a lifelong love of the game led him into a unique career recognizing hockey’s biggest milestones.

    From stories about NHL silver sticks and gold sticks to his experiences working with teams, executives, and players like Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, Aaron offers a fascinating look at a side of hockey most fans never get to see.



    0:00 – Life Skills Learned Through Hockey
    5:05 – Making the Game Safe & Respectful
    10:39 – Half Ice vs Full Ice Debate
    17:09 – Growing the Game & Keeping Kids Involved
    25:01 – Meet Aaron Logan & His Hockey Journey
    49:40 – Ovechkin, Milestones & Hockey Stories
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    57 mins
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