Around the Rink: Referee/Linesperson Mentorship with Garry Gawryliuk – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/around-the-rink-refereelinesperson-mentorship-with-garry-gawryliuk--watch In this episode of Around the Rink, Hockey Saskatchewan's Trent Cey sits down with officiating coach/mentor Garry Gawryliuk to discuss mentorship, development, and supporting officials at every stage of the game. From his early days officiating in small-town Saskatchewan to his involvement in the Officiating Buddy System, Garry shares why guidance and connection are critical to building... Team Saskatchewan Coaching Staffs Named for 2027 Canada Winter Games https://hockeysask.ca/blog/team-saskatchewan-coaching-staffs-named-for-2027-canada-winter-games REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is proud to unveil the coaching staffs selected to lead the province’s top talent through the Sask First High-Performance Program at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Tasked with guiding and developing athletes on and off the ice, these coaches will shape Team Saskatchewan’s Female Under-18 (U18) and Male Under-16 (U16) squads as they prepare for... Canada Takes Silver at 2026 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship https://hockeysask.ca/blog/canada-takes-silver-at-2026-iihf-u18-womens-world-championship SYDNEY, N.S. – Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team won the silver medal at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, falling 2-0 to the United States at Centre 200 on Sunday. It is the eight silver medal in history for Canada at U18 Women’s Worlds (2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2026). Léa-Rose Charrois (Drummondville,... 2025-26 Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership: Professionalism – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/2025-26-western-canada-officiating-development-partnership-professionalism--watch On the latest edition of the Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership’s Quick Hits series, Hockey Alberta Official Carter Bagg explains why professionalism on and off the ice is a critical skill for success as an official! Presented in collaboration with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, and Hockey Manitoba. Hockey Saskatchewan Membership Presentation: January – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-membership-presentation-january--watch January'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... Road to Provincial Glory Begins with 2025-26 SGI CANADA Playoff Brackets https://hockeysask.ca/blog/2025-26-sgi-canada-provincial-playoff-brackets REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is thrilled to unveil the 2025-26 SGI CANADA Provincial Playoff brackets, marking the start of an exciting journey to crown this season’s champions. This year’s playoffs feature online brackets for 299 teams competing across 28 draws, excluding the province’s leagues with independently administered playoff draws. With divisions ranging... Women’s Hockey Team Unveiled for 2026 Olympic Winter Games https://hockeysask.ca/blog/womens-hockey-team-unveiled-for-2026-olympic-winter-games TORONTO, Ont. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), has announced the 23-player roster nominated to represent Team Canada in women’s hockey at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Canada’s roster includes three goaltenders, seven defence and 13 forwards: Goaltenders: Ann-Renée Desbiens (Clermont, QC/Montréal, PWHL),... 2025-26 Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership: Face-offs – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/2025-26-western-canada-officiating-development-partnership-face-offs--watch Up next on the Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership’s Quick Hits series, WHL and Hockey Saskatchewan official Brent Vandermeulen discusses the essential components to a fast, fair and quality face-off. Presented in collaboration with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, and Hockey Manitoba. Canada Wins Bronze Medal at 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship https://hockeysask.ca/blog/canada-wins-bronze-medal-at-2026-iihf-world-junior-championship SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Canada's National Junior Team has won the bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship after defeating Finland 6-3 in the third-place game Monday at Grand Casino Arena. Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, YT/Penn State University, Big Ten) finished with a goal and three assists, while Michael Hage (Mississauga, ON/University of Michigan, Big... Men’s Hockey Team Unveiled for 2026 Olympic Winter Games https://hockeysask.ca/blog/mens-hockey-team-unveiled-for-2026-olympic-winter-games CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the men’s hockey players nominated to compete with Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The 25 athletes are: Goaltenders Jordan Binnington (Richmond Hill, ON/St. Louis, NHL), Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK/Los Angeles, NHL) and Logan Thompson (Calgary, AB/Washington,...