Hockey New Brunswick Announces Two New U16 AAA Franchises

February 6, 2026

Fredericton, NB – Hockey New Brunswick is proud to announce two new U16 franchises that will operate programs beginning in 2026-27. Each franchise will compete in the Nove Scotia U16 AAA Hockey League. The successful franchise bids and respective presidents are listed below by district:   

District 1, 2 & 3

Fredericton Caps U16 AAA

Operated by: Champions Hockey
Team President: Dax MacLean & Stacy Smallman   

District 8, 9, 10 & 11

Northeastern Storm

Operated by: Northeastern Hockey Group
Team President: Marc Comeau

The district breakdown can be found at the following link:  District Breakdown 

The successful bids are awarded a franchise on a three-year term. Following three years of operation the franchise will undergo a quality assessment to determine the effectiveness of franchise structure.