Help strengthen our community and become a volunteer! Our non-profit organization relies on volunteers to run our programs and to help keep costs down.

Please contact any Board member to learn more and get involved!

If you see someone wearing this pin, ask them what it means and learn how you can get one!

Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and link your Kroger Plus Card to the Newark Ice Hockey Association. A percentage of your spending will go directly back to the Generals—helping our players and programs grow.

✅ No extra cost to you

✅ Doesn’t affect your Kroger fuel points or rewards

✅ Just shop like you normally do!

👉 Register today at www.kroger.com/communityrewards and search for Newark Ice Hockey Association.

Every swipe makes a difference. Thank you for supporting the Generals!

Gens and Bella's Beans continue its partnership. 100% of first delivery profits will go to NIHA when using the promo code PUCK at checkout. bellasbeans.com Pass this along to your friends and family! More than $100 has been raised to date!

If you have any recommendations for community events or venue locations, please contact fundraising@newarkhockey.com

A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.

-John Wooden

UCLA Basketball Coach

The NIHA all-coaches meeting took place on 9/8 with coaches ranging from 8U through Varsity in attendance. They discussed rules and expectations for the 2025-'26 season, shared tips & tools for successful practice structures, game-day experiences, and more. Hockey Director, Jeff Laird, highlighted the importance of being a mentor and the benefits of positivity; "Not only do great coaches provide the technical knowledge and tactical guidance to improve an athlete's performance and lead a team to success, but they also teach young people how to interact, bond, grow, learn, and overcome adversity."

Next time you see one of our amazing coaches, please let them know how much you appreciate their time, effort, and energy.

2025-2026 marks the 30th anniversary of NIHA and Generals Hockey! There will be much to celebrate throughout the season as we plan and host events with current members and alumni!

Planning for our "Big" 30th Anniversary + year-end celebration!

It may seem early to think about the end of our season when we've only just begun, but we have ideas... GREAT BIG IDEAS and we want your input!

In years past, the NIHA community would gather to reflect on its season during an annual banquet. Over time, this event faded away, but it was never forgotten. In fact, it's remembered by Gens alumni as one of the highlights of the season.

With this year marking NIHA's 30th anniversary, what better time could there be to bring back the annual banquet, only BIGGER and BETTER THAN EVER! To do so, we need your feedback.

Strength Through Community.

Go Gens!

Please take a minute to answer this short 5-question survey. Your answers will help us plan the celebration of the year!!

Picture Day with TSS photography

Picture days have been scheduled for the week of November 11th for individual and team photos. Lady Generals will take place later this season (TBA).

This will be the only opportunity for photos this season. No make-up dates will be scheduled.

Photos will take place during each team’s regularly scheduled practice times. Parents, please make sure players arrive on time and in the correct jerseys as noted below.

Tuesday, November 11th

• 7:40 PM – 8U House, 8U Select, & 10U House (Black jerseys)
• 8:40 PM – 12U House & 14U House (Black jerseys)

Wednesday, November 12th

• 4:20 PM – Varsity (White jerseys)
• 5:50 PM – Junior Varsity (White jerseys)
• 7:10 PM – 10U Travel & 12U Travel (Black jerseys)
• 8:10 PM – 14U Travel (Black jerseys)

The Newark Gens have teamed up with the Food Pantry Network of Licking County for a holiday food drive. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at The Lou on 10/23,11/6, 11/13, & 11/20 during Thursday night Fundamentals practices. Alternatively, scan the QR code to make a cash donation via Venmo, please note "food drive" in the comments. Join in to help strengthen our community this holiday season.

• Shed hours are from 6-8pm Wednesday nights, or by appointment. Contact Andy Hollis, Gear Coordinator
• Registration is ongoing for our 8U in-house program and 10U House division participating in the CBJHL
• Mark your calendars for Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday clinics! Dates and details to come.
• Reminder to all players, please make sure your USA number is uploaded into Crossbar, and players 17 or turning 17 this season need to complete the SafeSport player training.  

Adults wanting to learn to play hockey? It's never too late! The Lou is offering a new six-week beginner adult hockey program. All adults who've ever had any interest in hockey are encouraged to sign up. Let’s grow the sport of hockey right here in Licking County, as well as love for the game! Besides, your kids might think you're pretty cool if you try it!

Register now for The Lou's new adult program that will have you Adult League ready in no time!

We are a beginner-friendly, small, non-checking, recreational hockey league for women of all skill levels (18 years and older). Whether you are new to hockey or a seasoned vet, we would love to have you join us on the ice!

Note: The NIHA women’s league has games just before the adult skills session on Sunday nights. Ladies, join both! We hope to see some moms out there!

Is there anything more fun than a teambuilder!? We encourage all Gens teams to collaborate on AND off the ice to develop a stronger sense of unity, which directly translates to better results on the ice and a more positive overall team experience!

Help us grow our image library by sending us a favorite photo or video clip to feature on our website and social media. We want to see players, families, and volunteers from all across NIHA, top to bottom, representing what it means to be a General on or off the ice.

Please send images as .jpg files and video as MP4. Bonus if you share a quote on what it means to be a General! Send to Nandi O'Dell a odellnandi@gmail.com or text to 614-563-3579