Why do I have to register?

Registration allows players, coaches, parents and friends to participate in the Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca Communities. By registering, you'll be able to create a personal profile, join discussions and participate in other activities being developed on the site.

How do I become a member?

Becoming a member of the Community is simple and totally free. If you have ever registered to comment on stories within CBC.ca, all you need to do is click Log In and create your extended profile.

If you haven't used our site before, follow the easy steps below:

1. Click on the Register link at the top of the page.

2. Fill out the membership form and submit.

3. An automated welcome e-mail will be delivered to your inbox. Click the link in that e-mail to confirm your membership.

Do I have to register to access the site?

If you just want to read Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca stories, there's no need to register. Registration is only required if you want to create a profile, participate in discussions or post content like blogs, photos and videos on the site.

What are the benefits of joining?

As a Hockey Night In Canada OurGame.ca member, you will receive your own personal profile page where you can upload photos, start a blog and manage your Community friends list. You can set your profile to share as much—or as little—as you like.

You'll have access to create, join and participate in groups, where you can upload photos, start a group blog or discussion board, keep a group events calendar and share your team web page, game scores and stories with one another.

As a member, you can comment on any story, tip, photo or blog throughout Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca; save your favorites to your personal profile.

If I use multiple computers, do I need to register more than once?

Nope. As long as you have a username and password, you'll be able to login to your Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca Community account from any computer connected to the Internet.

Are member names, e-mail addresses and passwords case sensitive?

Login names and e-mail addresses aren't case sensitive, but passwords are.

I forgot my password. What do I do?

Click on Login on the upper right of any of the pages, then click "Don't know your password?" Enter your e-mail address and your password will be sent to you.

What if the nickname I want is already taken?

There are plenty of others. Add a number, add a letter; be creative and make it work. Your username identifies you to other Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca users and appears on all your comments, blog posts and other site features, as well as your profile. Usernames must be unique and consist of alphanumeric characters with no spaces. Underscores ("my_user_name") are OK.

Can I have more than one profile page?

You can have only one profile per e-mail address.

How can I report inappropriate content that I see on Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca?

Most content on Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca has a "Report Abuse" link. Use that to let our moderators know if something objectionable has been posted on the site or if someone is not following the Hockey Night In Canada’s OurGame.ca Site Rules.

Will I have to log in every time I want to post?

If you click "remember me on this computer" when you log in, you will be allowed to stay logged in indefinitely. If you don't click it, you will be logged out once you close your browser.

Will everyone see my e-mail address?

No. Only your name and username will be shown.

Can I change my password?

Yes. Just log in. Click "Your Persona" on the upper right of any page on the Web site, then click the "Your Account" tab, where you will see a place to change your password and your e-mail address.

What's the difference between registration and my profile page?

You can subscribe to the Hockey Night In Canada OurGame.ca newsletter and post comments on stories without creating a profile page. A profile page is a place where you can tell the Community who you are. You can share your team name, position, game scores and schedule, as well as add friends.

What is the difference between public and private profiles?

You can set your profile to private so that it is only viewable by your friends, if you set it to public, everyone can view your profile whether they’re on your friends list or not.

What is the difference between public and private groups?

A private group allows the comments, photos and members to be hidden within your group until someone is actually a part of your group. In order to join private groups, you must request to join which requires approval by the group administrator. A public group allows your group’s content to be viewable by everyone and joining the group does not require approval.

 What is a group?

A group is a place where all players on your team, league, etc. can gather to share tournament schedules, team events, photos, stories and videos.

Do I have to be logged in to comment?

Yes.

Do I have to use my real name?

We’re trying to keep discussion on the Community civil, open and smart. We think using real names will allow you to find your teammates more easily.  However, if you are under 18, you should read our Online Safety Tips and you may consider using a nickname or just your first name and the first initial of your last name.

Can I delete a comment I’ve made?

Unfortunately, no. It’s the reason you should think about what you’re about to post. Once it’s up, it’s there for everyone to see. Your profile page also includes a history of your comments.

Can I block people that are bugging me?

If someone becomes a nuisance to what you post, go to that member's page and report the person as inappropriate through the “Report Abuse” link, making sure to explain why you are flagging him/her.

Can I change the e-mail address on my account?

Yup. Just log in to the site, click “Your Account” and type in your new e-mail address in the space provided. We will send you a confirmation e-mail with a link you have to visit before the change takes effect.

Will signing up create a profile?

No. As soon as you sign up, a simple account is created, showing your name and username that will allow you to comment on Minor Hockey News Stories. You will need to create a Community profile, which will aggregate the comments you've left around the site, allow you to upload photos and video and participate as much as you want within the Community.

How do I find a friend?

You can find friends through the Friend Finder.  Here you’ll be able to search by e-mail address, first and last name, and team name. If you can’t find your friend it’s easy to invite them to join by clicking on the invitation link and typing in their e-mail address.