https://hockeysask.ca/blog/cianna-lieffers-breaks-another-barrier-at-the-centennial-cup--watch One of the most respected officials in the game, regardless of gender, Cianna Lieffers made more history as the first woman to officiate at the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. The Cudworth, Sask., native – whose résumé in the women’s game includes the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the gold medal game at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship, among many... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/melfort-mustangs-trevor-blevins-named-cjhl-coach-of-the-year TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), in conjunction with the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association (NHLCA), announced Wednesday that Trevor Blevins of the Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) has been named the 2024-25 recipient of the Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award, emblematic of CJHL Coach of the Year. Presented annually by the CJHL and NHLCA, this... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-membership-meeting-may-2025--watch May's Membership Meeting is a virtual session hosted by Hockey Saskatchewan during the season for Minor Hockey Associations, Leagues and Members, providing important updates, key information, and relevant resources. About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for organized hockey in the province. With a mission to lead, develop and promote... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/coaching-staffs-named-to-lead-team-saskatchewan-programs-in-2025 REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is proud to unveil the 2025 coaching staffs selected to lead the province’s top talent through the Sask First High-Performance Program. Tasked with guiding and developing athletes on and off the ice, these coaches will shape Team Saskatchewan’s Female Under-18 (U18), Female Under-16 (U16), and Male U16 squads as they prepare for national and... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/whl-draft-saskatchewan-hockey-maddox-schultz REGINA, Sask. – The Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft concluded on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with this year’s draft highlighting 2010-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 to hear... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/officials-selected-for-2025-centennial-cup As the Junior A hockey season comes to an end, 16 officials – eight referees and eight linespersons – are gearing up for the 2025 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. The officials who will officiate Canada’s National Junior A Championship in Calgary are the top officials in their respective leagues across the country. All 16 have participated in the Hockey Canada... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/road-to-the-2025-centennial-cup-melfort-mustangs They were so, so close. One year ago, the Melfort Mustangs won their way all the way to the championship game at the 2024 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. Just a single win separated the Mustangs from immortality. Noah Pak and the Collingwood Blues had other ideas. Pak made 23 saves, and a power-play goal from Jack Silverman proved to be the game’s only... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/canada-wins-gold-medal-at-2025-iihf-u18-mens-world-championship FRISCO, Texas – Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team saved its best effort for last, shutting out Sweden 7-0 to win its second-consecutive gold medal at the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, repeating as champions for the first time . Canada scored seven unanswered goals—including a pair from Brady Martin (Elmira, ON/Sault Ste. Marie, OHL) —while Jack... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-2025-26-regulation-changes CORRECTION: The original Hockey Saskatchewan memorandum issued on May 1, 2025, stated updates to Regulation Changes 3.01.05, 3.04.03, and 6.03.03 a). These changes are reflected in the document linked below. REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan has issued a memorandum outlining regulation changes approved by the Board of Directors, set to take effect beginning in the 2025-26 season. TO:... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-values-webinar-series-mental-wellness-resources-for-minor-associations-and-leagues--watch In this webinar, Faye Matt, Senior Manager of Culture and Inclusion at Hockey Saskatchewan, shares evidence-based strategies for supporting mental wellness in hockey. Drawing from national and international research, the session covers mental health literacy, the role of club-level support, and how to create safer, more inclusive environments. Associations are encouraged to go beyond physical...