WINNIPEG, MB – Hockey Manitoba is pleased to release the roster for the 2025 Women’s Under-18 Program of Excellence Top – 68 Camp which will be held from February 15 – 17, 2025 at hockey for all centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This camp will be the first phase of Hockey Manitoba Women’s U18 Program of Excellence which is designed to provide high performance female players...
The application period for Minor Hockey Associations wishing to host the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program in 2025 – 2026 is NOW OPEN! A truly unique experience designed to help kids fall in love with hockey. The six-week learn to play program continues to focus on having fun while learning basic skills. Full head-to-toe Bauer equipment is included with registration.
Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce and welcome Nolan Gilmour to our Board of Directors. Nolan is replacing the vacant Hockey Manitoba Board of Director position that was created due to the recent resignation of Past President Bert Dow. Nolan will serve as a Director at Large and has been approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with By-Law 4.400.D which states, “The past...
On behalf of Hockey Manitoba President Boyd Canart and Hockey Manitoba’s Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce and welcome Jeff Sveinson as the new Chair, Hockey Development. Sveinson’s roots are in Winnipeg as he comes from a hockey family that included his father proudly serving as the President of Hockey Winnipeg for four years in the 1970’s. Sveinson spent most of his youth...
Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce the coaching staffs for the 2025 Women’s Under-18 (U18) Program of Excellence and the 2025 Girls’ Under-16 (U16) Program of Excellence. Women’s U18 Team Manitoba will be led by Karissa Kirkup (Brandon) who was recently an Assistant Coach for U18 Team Manitoba at the 2024 National Women’s U18 Championship in Quispamis, New Brunswick. This will be Karissa’s third year...
Hockey Manitoba would like to announce to our members that effective January 15, 2025, Bert Dow has resigned from the Hockey Manitoba Board of Directors. Bert served the Hockey Manitoba Board with distinction and passion for 15 years in five different capacities including President, Vice President, Chair, Girls’/Women’s Hockey, Chair, Minor-Rural and most recently, he held the position as the Past President of our organization....
NHL Central Scouting has released its Mid-Term Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft with 13 Manitobans making an appearance. West St. Paul’s Carter Bear (Everett Silvertips, WHL) is the highest ranked North American skater from Manitoba at 11th overall. Brandon’s Burke Hood (Vancouver Giants, WHL) is the 25th ranked North American goaltender. The full list of Manitobans appearing in the NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings can be...
Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Girls U16 Program of Excellence (POE), which will begin with the Girls U16 Evaluation Tournament being hosted at the Scotiabank hockey for all centre (formerly Bell MTS Iceplex) during the weekend of April 11 – 13, 2025. The Girls U16 POE Evaluation Tournament is open to female athletes born between January...
VANTAA, Finland – Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team has won the gold medal at the 2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, shutting out the United States 3-0 on Sunday at Tikkurila Arena. It’s the eighth gold for Canada at U18 Women’s Worlds (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025). After a scoreless first period, Caileigh Tiller (St. Catharines, ON/Burlington, OWHA U22 Elite) broke the deadlock with a power-play goal just past the...
Hockey Manitoba is proud to partner with Buddy Check for Jesse for the fourth season, running from January 24, 2025 to February 2, 2025. This initiative brings meaningful conversations about mental health and compassion to all U11, U13, U15, and U18 teams across Manitoba. Founded by Dr. Stu Gershman in memory of his son, Jesse Short-Gershman, Buddy Check for Jesse empowers coaches to lead simple yet impactful discussions about mental...
OTTAWA, Ontario – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 25 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Ottawa. Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were selected by head scout Al Murray (Regina, SK) and the management group, which includes Peter Anholt (Naicam, SK/Lethbridge, WHL) and Brent Seabrook (Tsawwassen, BC),...
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the 24 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team at the 2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, Jan. 4-12 in Vantaa, Finland. Three goaltenders, seven defence and 14 forwards were selected by Cherie Piper (Scarborough, ON), senior manager of player development and scouting, along with head coach Vicky Sunohara (Scarborough, ON/University of...
On some days, Meagan Carnegie is scoring goals for the Assiniboine Community College Cougars (ACHA D2) while on other days, she is officiating U Sports women’s hockey as she balances her time as an athlete/linesperson/student. The 20-year-old Winnipegger is in her third season with the Cougars (she was named Captain this season) and although she is on the ice 3-4 times per week with her...
WINNIPEG, MB – Hockey Manitoba, in collaboration with Hockey Canada, is excited to launch an online 50/50 raffle in celebration of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC), offering fans of the game a chance to win big while supporting grassroots programming across the province. The total pot for each 50/50 draw will be split, with half going to the lucky winners and the other half, helping grow...
CALGARY, Alberta – With less than one month until the puck drops on the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship , Hockey Canada has announced the 32 players who have earned an invitation to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp, set for Dec. 10-13 at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario. Four goaltenders, 10 defencemen and 18 forwards were selected by U20 head scout Al Murray (Regina, SK) and the management group, which includes Peter Anholt (Naicam, SK/Lethbridge, WHL) and Brent Seabrook (Tsawwassen, BC), with support from Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior...
Applications for coaching staff positions within the 2025 Hockey Manitoba Program of Excellence are now open. Coaches can submit applications for the Girl’s Under-16, Women’s Under-18 and Boy’s U16 POE programs operated under the Program of Excellence. Applications are being accepted for the following positions: Girl’s U16 Team Manitoba: Head Coach (2) Assistant Coach (4) Goalie Coach (1) Women’s U18 Team Manitoba: Head Coach (1)...
Hockey Manitoba is currently looking for members who are passionate about grassroots hockey to join a Grassroots Hockey Committee for the 2024 – 2025 season. Applicants should be individuals who have been involved in grassroots level hockey (U7 and U9) as either a coach, manager, volunteer or parent. The mandate of the Grassroots Hockey Committee will be to address some of the barriers to entry...
by Western Hockey League | November 4, 2024 4:00 pm
Calgary, Alta. – Brandon Wheat Kings netminder Carson Bjarnason has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 3, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday. The Philadelphia Flyers prospect posted his first shutout of the season with a 33-save performance against the Medicine Hat Tigers to extend Brandon’s point streak to five games. The Tigers, one of the Eastern Conference’s top-scoring...
Follow U18 Team Manitoba, from November 3-7, 2024 at the 2024 National Women’s Under-18 Championship in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Stay connected with Team Manitoba on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook!
