One region. One team. A stronger tomorrow.
Youth hockey. Niagara pride.
Great players are built.
So are great teammates.
Niagara Norsemen brings player development, teamwork and community pride onto the same ice. A shared philosophy for U11, U13 and U15, with attention to the player behind every jersey.
Our name nods to Scandinavia. Our approach draws on Swedish small-area hockey: 3v3 and 4v4 play that encourages puck touches, quick decisions and shared responsibility.
Our development academy ↗Development is provided by REDLINE Hockey Academy and included in your Norsemen team fee.
League competition, tournament experiences and development. Every season has a purpose.
Our proposed winter competition programme. ORHL membership is pending; league participation, games and showcases remain subject to confirmation.
Game schedules and division-specific rules are published by the league.
Registration opens in April
Paid Coaches. No Fundraising or Sponsorships Required.
Home & away jersey kit included.
104 development hours. Two 2-hour days per week. Real-time correction. 1:8 coach-to-skater ratio. Development takes place in Niagara. No separate academy purchase required.
Explore REDLINE Hockey Academy ↗Registration opens the club’s current draft form. It does not submit a registration, reserve a place or take payment.
Tryouts are mandatory for winter players. Three tryout skates for U11, U13 and U15. Dates, times and venues to be confirmed.
$100 CAD + HSTGoalies: $70 + HST, subject to club approval.
Opens in April for the Winter Season
Prepare tryout registration ↗Planned annual pathway. Exact dates, venues, team entries and division rules remain subject to club confirmation. Travel, lodging and meals are separate. Prices are in CAD before HST.
Navy. Ice blue. Gold.
One unmistakable identity, home and away.
Original uniform artwork from the club’s brand guidelines. Merchandise availability has not been announced.
Gerome Giudice oversees both clubs as Director, Player Development. Each club has a dedicated head coach, supported by a dedicated assistant coach, following one development philosophy.
Learn about coach continuity ↗A lifetime in the game.
Invested in the next generation.
Gerome Giudice, Director, Player Development, oversees development across Hamilton Heat and Niagara Norsemen. Each club has its own head coach leading U11, U13 and U15, supported by a dedicated assistant coach.
Professional playing experience with Fassa and Pontebba in Italy and Coventry Blaze in Britain.
Career background ↗Named to attend Oklahoma City Barons AHL training camp in 2011 while with the Tulsa Oilers.
Oilers announcement ↗Niagara training venues and rink assignments will be announced once confirmed. Every team schedule will identify the arena, rink and session time.
Practice, development and home-game locations are being confirmed. Check the team calendar for future updates.
Explore the schedule ↗ORHL membership is pending. League participation, showcase and game schedules remain subject to confirmation.
Niagara Norsemen has U11, U13 and U15 teams. Winter registration opens in April, and tryouts are mandatory. Explore a season and prepare a registration draft using the club’s registration page. Places, tryout dates and final participation details need confirmation from the club. A draft does not reserve a place.
Subject to confirmed league participation, the proposed 2027–28 winter plan includes 104 development hours, 28 dedicated team-practice hours, 48+ games and new home and away jerseys. Your corresponding REDLINE development package is included in the team fee, with no separate academy purchase required. Four showcases provide 16 games; league fixtures add six home and six away games. Five tournaments provide a minimum of 20 games. Dates and schedules remain subject to confirmation. Two 2-hour Redline development days plus one dedicated 1-hour Norsemen team practice each week (5 hours across 3 days). Optional accessories, HST, travel, lodging and meals are separate.
Goaltenders receive 30% off the season fee, subject to club approval. Optional gear is priced separately.
ORHL membership is pending. League information and our team calendar will be updated as participation is confirmed. Niagara Norsemen’s team-specific dates, times and venues will be added once confirmed. The annual pathway on this page is a plan, not a confirmed game calendar.
The artwork comes from Niagara Norsemen’s 2026 brand guidelines. A merchandise store and product availability have not yet been announced.