The Novas organization would like to extend a huge congratulations to former goaltender Rhyah Stewart on capturing the 2026 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship with the Wisconsin Badgers!

Rhyah was a cornerstone of our program during the 2020–2021 season, and even then it was clear she had the drive, composure, and compete level to reach the very top of the game. To see her now standing as a national champion in her freshman season is nothing short of incredible.

From Antigonish to the NCAA’s biggest stage — this is a testament to her work ethic, resilience, and passion for the game.

We are extremely proud to have been a part of her journey and can’t wait to see what comes next.

Congratulations, Rhyah — once a Nova, always a Nova!

https://novas.nsu15major.com/news/11449/2026-NCAA-Womens-Hockey-National-Champion/

13.0 Provincial Championships:

The format and schedule for Provincial Championship tournaments is established annually and is the responsibility of HNS.  All games must be played as scheduled, regardless whether or not they have a bearing on the outcome of the tournament. 

The following is the seven-team format to be used by the NSU 15 Major

Thursday 

12pm-2pm 7 vs 1 

2pm-4pm 6 vs 2 

4pm-6pm 5 vs 3 

6pm – Opening Ceremonies, league awards 

6:30pm-8:30pm 4 vs 7 

Friday 

 8 am -10 am: 2 vs 5 

10 am -12 pm: 4 vs 1 

12 pm - 2 pm: 3 vs 6 

  2 pm - 4 pm: 7 vs 2 

  4 pm - 6 pm: 1 vs 5 

  6 pm - 8 pm: 6 vs 4 

  8 pm - 10 pm: 3 vs 7

Saturday 

8am-10pm 1 vs 6

10am-12pm 2 vs 3 

12pm-2pm 5 vs 4 

Top 4 teams advance to semi-finals and are seeded based on tournament play. 

Saturday Tournament Awards

5pm-7:30pm 4 vs 1 

7:30pm-10pm 3 vs 2 

Sunday 

10am-12:30pm Bronze medal game (loser of semi-final #1 VS loser semi-final #2)            

 1pm-3:30pm Gold Medal Game (winner semi-final #1 VS winner semi-final #2)