The Walpole Wild U9 squad recently captured silver at the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament.
The 51st annual tournament took place from March 9 to 13, 2025, in the city of Markham.
The LNHL is the largest annual ice hockey tournament for First Nation youth in Ontario.
In 2024, the LNHL hosted approximately 250 teams and 3,400 players, with over 10,000 family members attending the event.
The LNHL’s pillars – education, citizenship, sportsmanship, and respect – align closely with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action and other reports and recommendations that aim to advance truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
“The Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Tournament is an event like no other, bringing together thousands of participants from First Nations across Ontario to showcase their hockey talents and exemplify our four pillars – Education, Citizenship, Sportsmanship and Respect,” stated Chico Ralf, President, Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Executive, in a media release.
For more information, visit lnhl.ca.
