Hockey Manitoba CEO Trevor Buhnai will take part in a panel discussion at Game Changers: Building a Better Sports Culture, hosted by the EmpowerMen Project of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre on November 10 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The free evening includes a screening of the documentary Code of Misconduct, followed by a panel and Q&A on building a safer, more...
Hockey Manitoba has launched its new Mission, Vision and Values, a framework to help guide the organization’s governance, strategy, culture, communication and decision-making going forward. The full framework is now live on the Mission, Vision and Values page . It was developed through a full-day stakeholder workshop with Board members, staff leadership and more than 30 invited representatives from across Manitoba’s hockey community. Staff leadership then reviewed the work, all...
Overview Hockey Manitoba is seeking a Director of Officiating to provide leadership, direction and oversight of the provincial officiating program. The Director works with Hockey Manitoba office staff, Hockey Canada, Regional Referee Coordinators, leagues, officials and officiating Task Forces to make sure the program runs effectively and keeps developing officials at every level. Role Purpose The Director oversees the Hockey Manitoba officiating program and makes...
September Newsletter The Western Branches of Hockey Canada – BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, Hockey Manitoba, and Hockey North – are excited to bring you the first newsletter of our 2026-2027 U11 Development Support Program! We hope you’ll find the resources we share with you with this season useful as you deliver U11 hockey in your region and help your first-year U11...
September Newsletter The Western Branches of Hockey Canada – BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, Hockey Manitoba, and Hockey North – are excited to bring you the first newsletter of our 2026-2027 Under-9 (U9) Development Support Program! The goal of this monthly communication is to share resources that can help you deliver U9 hockey in your region and assist your players as they...
Hockey Manitoba would like to recognize and thank Nolan Gilmour for his service to the Hockey Manitoba Board of Directors and his contribution to the organization. As Hockey Manitoba continues its transition to a governance-focused Board model, the organization is taking steps to strengthen Board capacity and establish a strong governance foundation heading toward the May 2027 Annual General Meeting. Hockey Manitoba is inviting expressions...
Sport Manitoba Coaching and Officials is expanding its Female Mentorship Program to include officials this year, and female hockey officials are encouraged to take part. The program pairs female officials with experienced female mentors, with the goal of increasing the number of confident and competent female officials in Manitoba and building lasting, supportive relationships within the officiating community. Who Can Apply Mentees must self-identify as...
Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce the equipment managers for the Women’s U18 and Boys U16 Team Manitoba staffs, as both teams prepare to represent the province at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Women’s U18 Team Manitoba: Ethan Manson Ethan Manson joins the Women’s U18 staff from the University of Manitoba Bisons Women’s Hockey program, where he serves as equipment manager. He also brings several...
Hockey Manitoba is looking for experienced hockey individuals to join the Player Evaluator (Scout) Group, supporting player identification for the Program of Excellence Pathway: Gold Standard, the U15 Boys Preparation Program, the U16 Girls Preparation Program, the Women’s U18 POE and the Boys U16 POE. Player Evaluators will be assigned to geographic regions and will attend games, tournaments and events throughout the season to observe...
Hockey Manitoba is proud to introduce the Green Armband Initiative province-wide for the 2026–2027 hockey season. The initiative is designed to recognize, support and protect young hockey officials while reminding everyone in the hockey community that young officials deserve the same respect we expect for every participant in the game. The green armband is an age-based identifier. It does not indicate an official’s experience, certification...
From Monday to Thursday this week, the Coaching Association of Canada is making a paid NCCP eLearning module free. Four modules, four days, no cost to you. Each promo code is only valid on its date. Once the day has passed you will not be able to claim that module, so check back each morning. How to claim a free module Grab the promo code...
Hockey Manitoba has released the schedules for the next phase of Canada Games selection, the Program of Excellence Exhibition Series for the Women’s U18 and Boys U16 teams. Women’s U18 POE Exhibition Series: September 25-27, 2026 Date Event Time Location Friday, Sept 25 Practice 9:00 AM Maxbell Centre, University of Manitoba Friday, Sept 25 Game 3:00 PM Maxbell Centre, University of Manitoba Saturday, Sept 26...
Hockey Manitoba is proud to celebrate the 12th Annual National Coaches Week from September 14, 2026 to September 20, 2026, presented by the Coaching Association of Canada and Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives. Beginning Monday, September 14, Hockey Manitoba will run a week-long campaign across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn encouraging players and parents to recognise the coaches who have had a positive impact on them. Post a...
EQUIPMENT MANAGER 2027 Canada Winter Games Hockey Manitoba is seeking two organized, reliable, and experienced Equipment Managers to join the Team Manitoba Hockey staffs for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Hockey Manitoba will select one Equipment Manager for each of the following programs: Women’s U18 Team Manitoba Boys U16 Team Manitoba Each Equipment Manager will work directly with their assigned team throughout the...
On April 1, 2026 the Provincial Government of Manitoba passed the Protecting Youth in Sport Act, new legislation governing safe sport across Manitoba. Under this act, all Provincial Sport Organizations must have a screening policy that sets a minimum standard for screening coaches and team officials. In conjunction with Sport Manitoba and Hockey Canada, Hockey Manitoba has approved a new Coach and Team Officials Screening...
Hockey Manitoba are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026-27 Regional Development Program. The Regional Development Program is a development based program for U11, U13 and U15 athletes that occurs at the regional level in rural Manitoba. The program consists of the following: Regional Development Practices (1 practice every 2 weeks) Regional Development Exhibition Games (1 game day every month) Showcase...
The IIHF World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend is an international celebration of the women and girls’ game, taking place in October and November 2026. Over the last decade, Hockey Canada has reached hundreds of thousands of young Canadian girls through this event. In 2025, more than 12,000 participants took part in over 55 WGIHW events across the country, with subsidies provided to help cover the...
Hockey Manitoba are excited to release the rosters and schedule for the Boys U15 and Girls U16 POE Competition Weekend taking place August 21 – 23 at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg. Combined Weekend ScheduleGirls U16 RostersBoys U15 Rosters The Girls U16 Program of Excellence has been redesigned as a preparatory program for the Women’s U18 Program of Excellence. The goal of the program will be to teach our up-and-coming...
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...
