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Thank The Stripes Feature – Meagan Carnegie

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  December 6, 2024 9:00 am

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...

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Carberry’s Carson Bjarnson invited to National Junior Team Selection Camp

by Hockey Canada  |  December 2, 2024 11:00 am

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...

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2025 Program of Excellence Coaching Applications Open

by Hockey Manitoba  |  November 21, 2024 2:30 pm

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)...

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Hockey Manitoba Grassroots Committee

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  November 15, 2024 11:57 am

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...

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Carberry’s Carson Bjarnason named WHL Goaltender of the Week

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...

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Brandon’s Jaxon Jacobson named WHL Rookie of the Week

by Western Hockey League  |  October 28, 2024 3:00 pm

Calgary, Alta. – Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jaxon Jacobson has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 27, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday. Jacobson put up two goals and an assist to go along with a +5 rating in two games. He came up big in a key match against the Eastern Conference-leading Saskatoon Blades on October 25. With...

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Governance Review – Request for Proposals

by Hockey Manitoba  |  October 25, 2024 11:30 am

Hockey Manitoba is now accepting proposals from third parties to assist in a review of our current governance model. Following consultation with membership, the Hockey Manitoba Board of Directors are seeking to modernize the organizational governance model to ensure that Hockey Manitoba can engage in effective governance in order to execute on its mission to: “…dedicate itself to the advancement of amateur hockey for all...

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Hockey Manitoba celebrates World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend

by Hockey Manitoba  |  October 18, 2024 10:30 am

Hockey Manitoba is proud to celebrate IIHF World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend throughout October and November. There are various events scheduled to take place throughout the province, ranging in size and scope, with the common goal of celebrating and growing the female game, and uniting people through grassroots programming led by Minor Hockey Associations and communities. Below is a list of events scheduled to take...

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Minor hockey opportunities with the Manitoba Moose!

by Hockey Manitoba  |  October 10, 2024 3:00 pm

The Manitoba Moose and Hockey Manitoba are proud to introduce five great programs for minor hockey teams for the 2024-2025 season. Timbits Intermission Hockey/Ringette presented by Tim Hortons  – An opportunity for the rookies to hit the Canada Life Centre ice in front of thousands of fans! Big Ice Challenge  – Play where the pros play!  Sign-up your team to play a game at Canada Life Centre on the same ice as the Manitoba Moose...

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Coordinator, Programs & Events appointed

by Hockey Manitoba  |  October 3, 2024 10:30 am

WINNIPEG – Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaye Samec as the new Coordinator, Programs & Events, effective October 2, 2024. Shaye was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Growing up, Shaye was a multi-sport athlete, participating in badminton, basketball, handball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. Eventually, she chose to specialize in volleyball and played competitively for six years. Shaye is...

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Five Slides with Sobby & Landy Coach Webinar Series

by Hockey Manitoba  |  October 1, 2024 10:00 am

The Five Slides with Sobby & Landy High Performance Coach Webinar Series is back for a fourth season, featuring high performance coaches Jordan Sobkowicz (St. James Assiniboia Hockey Academy) and Kevin Landreville (St. John’s-Ravenscourt Eagles Varsity Boys Head Coach). The purpose of this multi-part coaching webinar series is to provide coaches in Manitoba with an opportunity to increase their knowledge base through engaging dialogue and...

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Hockey Manitoba announces U16 Team Manitoba roster ahead of 2024 WHL Cup

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  September 26, 2024 9:00 am

Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce the roster of 20 players who will represent U16 Team Manitoba at the upcoming 2024 Western Hockey League (WHL) Cup. The U16 Team Manitoba roster consists of 11 forwards, seven defencemen and two goaltenders and features the province’s top male players born in 2009. The 20 players that have been selected for Team Manitoba will compete at the 2024...

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National Coaches Week Feature – Christine Bumstead

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  September 19, 2024 9:00 am

You won’t find many coaches that are busier than Christine Bumstead these days but that suits her just fine as she prepares to lead U18 Team Manitoba at the 2024 National Women’s U18 Championship in Quispamsis, New Brunswick from November 3 – 9. The 28-year-old graduate of St. Mary’s Academy is entering her fourth season as an assistant coach with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies...

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Hockey Manitoba celebrates National Coaches Week!

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  September 16, 2024 9:30 am

Hockey Manitoba is proud to celebrate the 10th Annual National Coaches Week from September 16, 2024 to September 22, 2024 presented by the Coaching Association of Canada and Territorial Coaching Representatives.   Beginning on Monday September 16th, Hockey Manitoba, in conjunction with Sport Manitoba, will be running a week long social media campaign (Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok) where we will be encouraging players and parents...

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Hockey Manitoba’s National Coaches Week Contest

by Hockey Manitoba  |  August 21, 2024 3:00 pm

Hockey Manitoba is proud to celebrate the 10th Annual National Coaches Week from September 16, 2024 to September 22, 2024 presented by the Coaching Association of Canada and Territorial Coaching Representatives. This year, we are introducing the Hockey Manitoba National Coaches Week Contest where we will give members a chance to nominate one of their coaches to have them recognized for the integral role they...

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Hayley McDonald and Sara Manness named to National Women’s Under-18 Team for series vs. United States

by Hockey Canada  |  August 12, 2024 10:00 am

THOROLD, Ontario – Hockey Canada has announced the roster for Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team for a three-game series against the United States, Aug. 14-17 at Canada Games Park. Twenty-three players – three goaltenders, seven defence and 13 forwards – will wear the Maple Leaf. The roster includes five players (Cimeroni, Grenier, Manness, Primerano, Zablocki) who captured a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship in Zug, Switzerland. Manitobans selected to...

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