Using Exercise as Medicine: PO2 Zachary Leger’s fitness journey By Trident Staff When Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Leger deployed to Operation Reassurance with HMCS Charlottetown in 2017, he had a plan to stay in shape over the six months at sea – he would use the equipment available on […]

Mariners seek national basketball gold in Halifax By Trident Staff After reclaiming the CAF Atlantic Region Basketball Championship earlier this year, the CFB Halifax Mariners Men’s Basketball team are looking to take the national title for the first time since 2014, and they’ll have the hometown crowd behind them. The […]

Development camp helps build momentum for women’s basketball By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Canadian Armed Forces doesn’t currently have a full women’s basketball program, but efforts to develop the sport are growing, as shown by a recent skills camp held at CFB Halifax. Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff on […]

Firsthand Account: Mariners show resilience at hockey nationals By S1 Natassia Lei Sailor 1st Class Natassia Lei, a member of both Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) and the CFB Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team, has provided this account of the team’s recent silver-medal win at the CAF National Championship. Pregame: After […]

Mariners take silver at CAF Women’s Hockey Nationals By Trident Staff After a disappointing start to the tournament, the CFB Halifax Mariners were able to bounce back to secure a spot in the finals and a silver medal at the 2023 CAF National Women’s Hockey Championship. The national tournament, held […]

Mooseheads host DND Appreciation Night  By CFB Halifax Public Affairs On Saturday, March 4, the Halifax Mooseheads hockey club hosted a DND Appreciation Night at the Scotiabank Centre. Our Base Commander, Capt(N) ANDY Mackenzie and his son were honoured to take part in the opening ceremony alongside a Canadian Armed Forces […]

Sports throwback: Baseball coach receives Admiral Jones Shield By Trident Staff The Admiral Jones shield has been a prestigious sports award in Halifax for more than 75 years, presented to military athletes who contribute the most in conduct, sportsmanship and character to sports programs across the Base and Formation. In […]

National mental health project to benefit CAF sport By Peter Mallet, The Lookout A new Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub is ready to help Canadian Armed Forces coaches and athletes contend with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) launched the Hub as part […]

Mariners players past and present team up on the bench By Sara White, The Aurora Two Mariners, past and present, ran the CFB Halifax bench at the recent women’s hockey regionals, acknowledging action on the tournament ice as “pretty much out of our hands” but confident in their team’s ability. […]

CFB Halifax Mariners take women’s regional hockey win By Sara White, The Lookout The CFB Halifax Mariners went unbeaten through the Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic region women’s hockey tournament February 14 through 16, taking the title – and the rights to represent at CAF nationals in March – in a […]