ABOUT
NORTHERN SAINTS HOCKEY
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CREST
The York region area has a strong foot print in the development and growth of hockey players, young athletes and most importantly good people. In keeping up with tradition, the Northern Saints wanted to honour the area and community with a name and crest that was significant to this storied history.
ROOTED IN HISTORY
The following teams had previously been established, and helped the Northern Saints name come to fruition:
1981 - 1986
Newmarket Flyers
Jr. A
1986 - 1991
Newmarket Saints
American Hockey League
1987 - 1993
Newmarket 87's
Jr. A
1992 - 1994
Newmarket Royals
Ontario Hockey League
1993 - 2019
Newmarket Hurricanes
Jr. A
THE SAINTS NAME
In choosing the appropriate name for this new organization we wanted to honour the history of the teams and players that have had roots in our region. The Northern Saints was decided on, and we look forward to continue the grass roots development in our region.
The Saints name pays tribute to one who is virtuous, having and showing high moral values. A kind person who is giving.
The crest has a strong presence of the beauty of York Region. Amongst the hockey relevance, and scenery of the region, significance of the star represents symbolism of the Northern Star.
Polaris is a star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Ursa Minor, it is commonly called the North Star or Pole Star. The brightest star in the constellation, it continues to be visible by the naked eye.
Much like Polaris we look forward to our young athletes building a strong foundation in their own “constellation”. With the foundation of sport, our focus will be based on development, community, and personal growth.
The significance of the star is to identify each member and their individual bright light towards their future.
The Northern Saints organization looks forward to the opportunity to help shape and enhance the development of young individuals moving forward.