Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce that Marcus Leite has joined the organization as Director, Marketing, Communications & Partnership Activation. In this role, Marcus will help lead Hockey Manitoba’s work across marketing, communications, digital engagement, storytelling, partnership activation, sponsorship support, and brand development as the organization continues to modernize and strengthen its connection with members, participants, volunteers, partners, and communities across the province. Marcus brings...
The JHD Girls Learn to Play program is a six-week introductory hockey experience designed exclusively for girls who are new to the game. Through six on-ice sessions and a Welcome to Hockey event, participants will build confidence while learning the fundamentals of skating and hockey in a fun, supportive environment. Registration includes a complete set of Bauer hockey equipment. Participants wishing to continue will receive...
Supporting Officials. Building Leaders. Program Overview Strengthening Officiating Communities is a Hockey Canada initiative designed to support the growth and long-term development of grassroots officiating communities across Canada. Through collaboration with Members, Hockey Canada will work directly with local officiating programs to deliver customized development opportunities that address local needs, strengthen leadership capacity, and enhance the experience of officials at the grassroots level. Recognizing that strong...
We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals with an officiating background who are interested in helping educate and develop officials throughout Manitoba during the upcoming season. Whether you have previous instructional experience or are looking to become more involved in the development program, we encourage you to apply! Officials and facilitators play a vital role in the growth of our officiating program by:...
Hockey Canada has announced that more than 615,000 players were registered across the country for the 2025-26 season, marking the fifth-consecutive season of growth for hockey in Canada. Women’s and girls’ hockey once again set a national record for participation, with over 121,000 women and girls registered across the country, marking a five per cent increase year-over-year. Our National Winter Sport welcomed more than 71,000...
Following the conclusion of the Top-40 Camp phase in May, Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce the summer rosters for the Girls U18 and Boys U16 Program of Excellence. The Women’s U18 POE enter the summer with 26 athletes (3 goaltenders, 8 defense, 15 forwards). The group will now move into a skills camp being held at the Scotiabank Hockey For All Centre July 6th...
Hockey Manitoba is now inviting Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in serving on one of our Volunteer Operations Committees for the 2026–27 transition year. Expression of Interest is being accepted for the following committees: Development Officiating Coaching Risk Management/Safe Sport Registrations and Membership League Operations Girls and Women’s Hockey Volunteer Operations Committees are advisory and operational in nature. They will support Hockey Manitoba staff...
Registration for the 2026-27 NHL/NHLPA First Shift program is now open. Families can register by visiting www.firstshift.ca Programs are available in Winnipeg and select locations across Manitoba. Spaces fill quickly so register your young athlete today.
Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce that Boyd Canart has been appointed Chair of the Hockey Manitoba Board of Directors following the organization’s 2026 Annual General Meeting and the approval of its new governance structure. Canart previously served as President of Hockey Manitoba and has played a central leadership role in guiding the organization through its governance modernization over the past two years. As Chair,...
The MJHL’s Niverville Nighthawks are 2026 Centennial Cup Champions! On Sunday May 17th, the Niverville Nighthawks defeated the host Summerside Western Capitals 4-1 in the final to capture the National Junior A Championship. It is just the fourth time in history that a team from Manitoba is the top Junior A team in the country. The Nighthawks join the Portage Terriers (1973, 2014) and Selkirk...
WINNIPEG, MB – Hockey Manitoba is pleased to recognize the 15 Manitoban players selected in the 2026 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft. In total, 205 players were selected by WHL member Clubs. Alberta led all territories with 54 players selected, followed by British Columbia (44), Minnesota (34), Saskatchewan (33), Manitoba (15), Texas (8), California (5), Colorado (4), Alaska (2), Arizona (2), North Dakota (2),...
WINNIPEG, MB – Hockey Manitoba is proud to announce the selections for the Boys U16 and Women’s U18 Program of Excellence Top-40 Camps, taking place May 21 -24, 2026, at the Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach, MB. This stage marks a major milestone in the journey toward representing Team Manitoba at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. The Top-40 Camps serve as the second phase of...
This weekend from April 24 – 26, the Girls U16 Program of Excellence Spring Evaluation Tournament and the Boys U15 POE Preparation Program will take place at Scotiabank hockey for all centre.
On Thursday April 23rd, the Niverville Nighthawks captured their first ever Turnbull Cup Trophy since joining the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 2022. Niverville defeated the Virden Oil Capitals 6-2 in Game 4 on the road, sweeping the final series 4-0. Niverville finished the regular season on top of the MJHL standings with an impressive record of 51-6-1 (103 pts) with the next closest team...
NHL Central Scouting has released its Final Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft with 5 Manitobans making an appearance. Cypress River’s Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars, WHL) is the highest ranked Manitoban amongst North American skaters at #3. Carels put up 73 points (20 goals, 53 assists) in 58 games for Prince George, adding 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 9 playoff games. The...
Overview The Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund will provide $6 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to support regionally significant projects, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure. Funding Eligible recipients under this stream consist of provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Private sector entities are eligible if they are working in collaboration with an eligible public sector entity (province, territory or municipality) or...
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced the first 23 players who have been named to Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team pre-tournament camp roster ahead of the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia. Three goaltenders, seven defencemen and 13 forwards were selected by general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON) and head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), with support from Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations, Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, and coordinator of hockey operations Jared Power...
On Sunday April 5th, the Winnipeg Ice AAA defeated the Battlefords Sharks AAA 4-3 in Game 3 of their Best-of-3 series to win the 2026 Esso Cup West Regionals and advance to the 2026 Esso Cup (April 19-25 in Dieppe, New Brunswick). After winning the opening game of the series 4-2, the Ice lost the second game 4-1, which forced a Game 3. Callie Adams (Winnipeg) scored...
Hockey Manitoba would like to congratulate the 4 Referees and 4 Lineswomen who have been selected to the short list for the 2026 Esso Cup West Regionals that will take place from April 3rd – April 5th, 2026 at Varsity View Sportsplex in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Ice U18 AAA will compete at the 2026 Esso Cup Western Regionals in a Best-of-3 series versus the Battlefords...
Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce the roster for the 2026 – 2027 Boys Under-16 Program of Excellence Spring Selection Camp that will take place from April 10 – 12, 2026 at Scotiabank hockey for all centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Spring Selection Camp is the first stage of the Boys U16 POE team selection process. Following the Spring Selection Camp, the Boys U16 POE...
