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Candidates for the TASA 2026-2027 Executive

The Nominating Committee are putting the following names through for the New Executive for the 2026-2027 Hockey Season. 
 
President - Mary-Lou Paetznick
Past President - Sheldon MacKinnon
Executive VP - Karen Paplinskie 
Competitive VP - Matt Slaunwhite
Recreational VP - Raya Hackett
Finance VP - Sonya LeBlanc
U9 VP - Kristian Goodine
U7 VP - Steve Connick
Risk Management VP - Megan Pongoski
Social Media Manager - Joy Bennett
Fundraising Coordinator - Jeff Snow
Equipment Manager - Bernie Cormier
Director of Hockey Development - Kyle MacDonald
Goalie Coordinator - Ben Meisner
Referee In Chief - Jason Blanchard
Registrar and Ice Scheduler - Mary-Lou Paetznick 
 
May 20, 2026

Executive Positions 2026-2027 Season

Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Sunday, May 10th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

May 4, 2026

AGM - June 10th

It is that time of year again – with the end of the season, we are preparing for the TASA Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held in Meetings Room 1 & 2 of St. Margaret’s Centre on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm so mark your calendars

As we prepare for the AGM, we have the following information for you.  

Nominating Committee 

In preparation for the AGM, we are seeking 2-5 members in good standing to form the Nominating Committee, with Sheldon MacKinnon, TASA President, as Chairperson.  If you are interested in being part of this committee, please an email to Sheldon MacKinnon at [email protected] by April 30th.

Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Monday, May 11th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

May 4, 2026

February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month.

The Theme for 2026 is, 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations - From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries, "celebrating three decades of recognizing Black Canadians contributions, leadership, and resilience, acknowledging their foundational roles and ongoing impact. 

At TASA Minor Hockey, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential and we are committed to growing and learning. This month we reflect on our mission to ensure a safe and equitable environment for every athlete, coach, volunteer and and fan. We are actively working towards reducing barriers and fostering a culture where everyone feels they truly belong.  

 

https://novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month/

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/community-engagement/black-history-month

Nova Scotia Black Ice Program

 

Nova Scotia BIPOC Program 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KGtdZa2CTU&t=4s

 

 

 

Feb 12, 2026

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