https://hockeysask.ca/blog/alumni-set-to-clash-in-pwhl-walter-cup As the puck drops for the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup Finals, the Saskatchewan Female Under-18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) will be well-represented on the sport’s grandest stage. Three distinguished alumnae are set to face off in a best-of-five series, showcasing the elite talent developed within Saskatchewan’s premier developmental league. The... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/western-hockey-league-mourns-passing-of-ernie-punch-mclean CALGARY, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean. McLean passed away Friday at the age of 93, following a single car crash in northern B.C. Hailing from Estevan, Sask., McLean was the longtime coach of the WHL’s Estevan Bruins and New Westminster Bruins. He got his start in 1957-58 as an assistant coach in... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/officials-selected-for-2026-centennial-cup With the Junior A hockey season coming to an end, 16 officials—eight referees and eight linespersons—have been selected for the 2026 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. The officials who will officiate Canada’s National Junior A Championship in Summerside, P.E.I., are the top officials in their Junior A leagues from across the country. All 16 have participated in the... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/saskatchewan-players-selected-in-2026-whl-prospects-draft REGINA, Sask. – The two-day Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft concluded on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with this year’s draft highlighting 20011-born eligible players. The WHL Prospects Draft is an opportunity for young players to take the next step in their hockey development and set their sights toward a future NHL Entry Draft down the road. The first Saskatchewan-born player... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/the-canadian-para-hockey-championship-is-coming-to-boucherville-from-may-6-to-10 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - Hockey Quebec is proud to host the Canadian Para Hockey Championship, which will be held May 6-10, 2026, in Boucherville. The event will bring together the best trainings in the country, offering amateurs a unique opportunity to attend high-level para hockey. Over the course of five days, Canadian elite athletes will compete in a competitive environment that will showcase... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-call-for-board-of-directors-applications REGINA, Sask. – A memorandum has been issued regarding a call for applications for Hockey Saskatchewan Board of Directors. To:        Hockey Saskatchewan Membership From:   Mary Anne Veroba – Hockey Saskatchewan Nominating Committee, Chairperson Re:       Board of Directors – Call for... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/road-to-the-2026-centennial-cup-flin-flon-bombers Home sweet home. The Flin Flon Bombers took home-ice advantage to a whole other level this season, and it has helped them to a place at the 2026 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. From start to finish in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), the Bombers played 36 games at the historic Whitney Forum—and lost twice. They went through the entire regular season... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-membership-presentation-april--watch April's Membership Presentation is a per-recorded session hosted by Hockey Saskatchewan during the season for Minor Hockey Associations, Leagues and Members, providing important updates, key information, and relevant resources. PRESENTATION MATERIALS: https://hockeysask.ca/news/meetings About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/whl-mourns-passing-of-matt-davidson-winterhawks-director-of-player-personnel The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Matt Davidson, Director of Player Personnel for the Portland Winterhawks, earlier this week. Matt was a beloved and highly respected member of hockey’s scouting community and cherished by those lucky enough to have crossed paths with him. Matt spent four seasons as a forward with the Winterhawks, appearing... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-mens-under-18-team-named-for-start-of-2026-iiihf-u18-mens-world-championship TRENCIN, Slovakia – Twenty-five players will begin the tournament with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team as it looks for its third-consecutive gold medal at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, April 22-May 2 in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia. Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards – representing eight Members...