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For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
Read More »Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’
A former professional hockey player who faced both physical abuse and racism on his path to the pros believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue. In an interview with Global News, Akim Aliu says the two-day Beyond …
Read More »Kingsbury, Sauvageau named general managers by Professional Women’s Hockey League
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2023 9:32 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gina Kingsbury is the general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team in Toronto. Kingsbury, who has been GM of the Canadian women’s hockey team since 2018, was among six …
Read More »Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport community – Edmonton
This weekend marked the annual Pride Cup — the annual Battle of Alberta for the province’s 2SLGBTQ+-focused hockey teams. The event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport. There were two feature games ahead of this …
Read More »Jets, Moose announce affiliation with ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets have a new minor-league affiliate. The team announced a partnership Friday with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals for the 2023-24 season. The Jets — and the AHL’s Manitoba Moose — have been without an ECHL affiliate since their deal with the …
Read More »N.S. goaltender to make hockey history when she suits up for Cape Breton Eagles
A 16-year-old goalie from Antigonish, N.S., is set to make hockey history on Friday night. Rhyah Stewart will become the first female player to take the ice for the Cape Breton Eagles in the team’s 26-year franchise history as they take on the Moncton Wildcats in a pre-season fixture at …
Read More »St. Vital Hockey Association spotlights low female hockey participation in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The number of girls who are signing up to get on the ice is low, according to the St. Vital Minor Hockey Association in Winnipeg. Association VP Brynn Saunders said she noticed enrollment numbers dropped significantly in certain age groups and the low …
Read More »Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2023 3:18 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size David Branch says he will retire as Ontario Hockey League commissioner, a role he has held since the league was founded in 1980, after the upcoming season. Branch was named commissioner …
Read More »Toronto Maple Leafs hire former Canucks executive Clancey as assistant GM
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 3:50 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Derek Clancey as assistant general manager, player personnel, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old spent last season as an assistant GM with the Vancouver …
Read More »Sami Jo Small’s annual girls’ hockey camp draws huge turnout – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 100 young hockey players got the chance to see and be inspired by an Olympian and one of the sport’s more iconic trophies. 130 female athletes are attending the Sami Jo Small girls hockey school this week, which has been …
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