The NSU18MHL was created to develop and govern the conduct of elite hockey players in the U18 age group within the Province of Nova Scotia. The league is comprised of volunteers operating a non-profit organization dedicated to this purpose.

Formed in 1978-79 with 4 teams from Nova Scotia and 3 teams from New Brunswick, it was known as Maritime Midget Hockey League. In 1983 it was renamed the Nova Scotia AAA Midget Hockey League with 6 teams from Nova Scotia. In 2002, it was renamed the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League with 8 teams. Following the 2019 Hockey Canada age division name revision, the League rebranded as the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League.

Hockey is a team sport that provides a means for bringing people together in a healthy atmosphere of competition. Our goal is to become the premiere U18 Hockey Association in Canada. To achieve these goals, the League is focused on:

  • Facilitating, supporting, and enhancing the educational needs of each player to achieve maximum academic results

  • Promoting and developing participant's skills and abilities

  • Promoting and developing sportsmanship, fair play, pride, and achievement through participation

  • Promoting and developing participants to be responsible members of their community


Paul GrahamPresidentpaulgraham@genrusunited.ca
Art KennedyVice Presidentarkennedy@eastlink.ca
Carol Campbell-WaughSecretaryCcampbellwaugh@gmail.com
Bradley BarkhouseTreasurerbradley.barkhouse@ca.gt.com
Corey HayneReferee LiaisonCorey.Hayne@srsb.ca
Jamie McIsaacLeague Commissionerjwmcisaac@hotmail.com
Scott PowerPresident, Halifax McDonalds spower1958@gmail.com
Brian MacInnisPresident, Cape Breton IslandersIslanderscbw@gmail.com
Paul GentilePresident, Sydney Mitsubishi Rush pjgentile@gmail.com
Paul GrahamInterim President, Cole Harbour Wolfpackpaulgraham@genrusunited.ca
Tony ConwayPresident, Weeks U18 Majors anthony_conway@ajg.com
Graham BaxterPresident, Valley Wildcatsgcb@baxter-fairline.com
Steve CrowellPresident, Steele Subarustcrowell@eastlink.ca
Mike ConklinPresident, South Shorepresident@ssmustangs.ca
Abusive Parent Dispute Resolution Policy
NSU18MHL Info & Player Eligibility
NSU18MHL Player / Team Commitment Letter