F A Q's
Frequently asked questions of ON-ICE magazine.

Why haven't I seen an issue of ON-ICE Magazine at my door lately?

The magazine will be published when adequate sponsorship is obtained to cover the costs of publishing. Publishing this high quality magazine along with postal costs is expensive.

In the mean time our web site is kept up to date and you can visit the site at
On-Ice Magazine for all the minor hockey information found in the magazine.

What is the purpose of ON-ICE magazine?

The purpose of the magazine is to get minor hockey issues and information out to the general membership of the minor hockey community.

What is the mission or the mandate of ON-ICE magazine?

Our mandate is to provide communication to the mass of players, parents, coaches, referees and fans on issues that they need and want to know about. We are not focused on the professional ranks except to highlight their involvement in minor hockey and to let you know about their commitment to and involvement in the community you live in. We want to discuss controversial issues as well as the well worn issues and bring you information about new product development, new materials being used by the manufacturers and to show you some of the details of the hockey world of which you may not be aware.

How did this new magazine get started?

Is there a communications gap among hockey associations?

There is not enough information easily available out there about minor hockey unless you go looking for it and to do that you would have to know where to look. There's lots out there but finding it can be a chore. Hockey enthusiasts would know but wouldn't it be nice if that information came to your door and you didn't have to go hunting for it?

We succesfully published three issues to date and the plan for ON-ICE magazine is to publish four times per year. We are working hard to bring you all the minor hockey information on our website in the mean time.

How do I get a copy of the magazine?

All registered members of the affiliated hockey associations get a copy, free. You are receiving a copy courtesy of your hockey association and the advertisers you see in the magazine. Please consider all of these advertisers and take advantage of their products and services in your every day purchases for home and work.

Can I get involved in this magazine?

Yes you can. Please contact us at on-icemagazine@shaw.ca. If you would like to submit an article, provide feedback on an article, place an advertisement or just give your view on an issue yet to be discussed, please get in touch with us. We are also looking for photographs, old and new. We look forward to your comments.

Will you be covering referee issues?

Yes we will. Watch for the Referee Circle in each issue.

Will I be able to submit my own perspective as a parent, grandparent, sibling or coach?

Yes. We welcome all submissions particularly when it deals with issues that will benefit all minor hockey participants. 

How do I get a copy if I'm not a registered member of a hockey association?

Get in touch with us at on-icemagazine@shaw.ca and we will add you to the mailing list at a small cost of $12/year. That's only $3.00 per issue! Please email us and we will inform you about how to get a copy.

How do I get back issues of the magazine?

Contact us at on-icemagazine@shaw.ca and we will sell back issues at $2.00 per issue.

How do I get information on advertising?

Contact us at on-icemagazine@shaw.ca for more information. We will send you our current rate sheet. We would also be pleased to meet with you to discuss other options.

Will other NHL teams be featured besides the Flames?

The beginning of the magazine has started in Calgary and having a good foothold in the key sports organizations sets the magazine up for expansion into the national minor hockey arena. As the magazine grows it will expand into a national magazine and the Calgary Flames may not be highlighted in each issue but a variety of other NHL teams will.

What are the magazine's regular columns?

The magazine has regular columns for:

Time out, located in the centre of the magazine has puzzles and more fun stuff.rom the bench column of drills to assist coaches with practices,                

From the Stands,  various perspectives from guest authors such as parents, grandparents, siblings and armchair coaches

Do it your way, a view of a featured minor hockey player, in his or her, own words.

 An Interview With…NHL professional hockey player and his minor hockey experiences, involvement in minor hockey and the community.

The Dressing Room, with lots of equipment tips.

Are there names for the cartoon players found throughout your magazine? Do you have any plans to name them or their team?

We have not named any of the cartoon players you see in the magazine or on the logo. At this time we just call them the ON-ICE team. We will be looking for names for all the characters so watch the magazine for information on a naming contest. We will also be adding new characters from time to time so watch for them too.

If I submit my information for the Player Facts when will it get published? How will I know?

The "Do It Your Way" player facts column will be decided prior to publication and will be based on submissions received by the magazine. So get your stats to us as soon as possible and you may be one of the lucky ones to be published.

We will contact you once we have decided and ask you to provide us with a picture and have you and your parents sign a waiver before we publish "Your Way".

Will there be letters to the editor column?

Yes, send your letters now. You can mail them t PO Box 44114 RPO Southcentre, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 3V0, email us at on-icemagazine@shaw.ca or visit our web site at on-ice magazine.com.

Will there be ON-ICE gear and accessories available to purchase?

ON-ICE stuff will be available to purchase in the future. A date has not been decided yet but watch for it in the magazine and on our web site at on-ice magazine.com

Can the magazine present picture articles on specific teams, end of season standings, etc.?

Since the magazine is focusing on the national issues in minor hockey we will not be publishing individual statistics or team photos. However we will be covering some of the major tournaments across the nation (Mac's Midget Tournament, Quebec City PeeWee tournament, Stampede Challenge League, etc.) and will feature pictures from those tournaments. 

If there is a significant team or individual that has added to the enjoyment, improvement or fun in the minor hockey world we will most certainly consider writing about them. Please let us know.

Can we submit pictures for publication? And what format should these be submitted in?

Pictures are welcome on any minor hockey subject. You will notice one of the background pictures in the premier issue featured a mother helping her son to dress for the game. So pictures on anything related to your minor hockey experiences are welcomed. 

  Please submit your pictures in colour print format. We will not be returning them to you so ensure you have a copy to keep for yourself. Pictures must be in sharp focus and properly exposed.  If we decide to publish your picture we will ask you to sign a waiver before publication, which will include providing the names of all the people in the picture. We will assume that you have permission to publish each person's picture when you sign the waiver. 

Will the magazine feature any articles on girl's hockey?

Yes, the girls are also minor hockey players and we will be looking for articles in this fast growing sector of hockey. 

In the summer I spend a lot of time on my in-line skates. Will the magazine cover in-line hockey?

Although this is a fast growing branch of hockey we will not be covering this sport right now. However based on the popularity ON-ICE magazine may look at it in the future.