https://hockeysask.ca/blog/officials-set-for-summer-events Hockey Canada has selected 40 officials—20 referees and 20 linespersons—for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase and 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and a pair of series against the United States featuring Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team and Canada’s National Women’s Development Team. “This slate of summer events presents our officials with an... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/32-players-invited-to-2026-world-junior-summer-showcase CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 32 players that have been invited to the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, set for July 26-Aug. 1 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. Four goaltenders, 10 defencemen and 18 forwards will take part in practices, scrimmages and a trio of exhibition games against Finland, Sweden and the United States in preparation for the... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/7-questions-with-shelley-macdonald For Shelley MacDonald, coaching extends far beyond practices and game days. Through her time with the Prince Albert Bears and Saskatchewan’s female U16 program, she is committed to creating an environment where athletes feel supported, valued and confident enough to succeed. This season, MacDonald is the national BFL CANADA Women in Coaching Award winner in the Competitive category. The... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-mens-summer-under-18-team-training-camp-roster-named-ahead-of-2026-hlinka-gretzky-cup CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 27 players who will take part in Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team training camp ahead of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, set for Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton. The initial roster, which includes three goaltenders, nine defencemen and 15 forwards, was selected... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-junior-team-staff-named-for-the-2027-iihf-world-junior-championship CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced the coaching and support staffs that will work with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, this winter. Head coach Misha Donskov (London, ON) will be joined by assistant coaches Drew Bannister (Belleville, ON/Sault Ste. Marie, OHL) , Brad Lauer (Humboldt, SK/Spokane,... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-recognizes-2025-26-most-improved-officials REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan’s Officiating Development Program (ODP) has recognized four officials from southern Zones 1 through 4 as recipients of the Most Improved Official Award for the 2025-26 season. The Most Improved Official Award recognizes officials who demonstrated significant growth throughout the season while advancing through Hockey Saskatchewan’s officiating... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-odp-announces-southern-zone-most-deserving-official-award-winners REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan’s Officiating Development Program (ODP) credits the continued strength of officiating across the province to the individuals who dedicate their time to working games, mentoring officials, administering programs, and supporting development opportunities at all levels of the game. Hockey Saskatchewan is proud to recognize four officials from southern... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-odp-honours-four-most-promising-officials-for-2025-26 REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan’s Officiating Development Program (ODP) continues to prioritize the development of officials and support their advancement through the officiating pathway. Each season, the program recognizes four officials with the Most Promising Official Award, presented to younger officials who demonstrate the potential to advance to higher levels of hockey. The... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/80-players-invited-to-canadas-national-under-17-development-camp CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has invited 80 players to participate in Canada’s national under-17 development camp, set for July 17-21 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario. The roster, which includes eight goaltenders, 24 defencemen and 48 forwards, was selected by Program of Excellence (POE) general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON),... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/coaching-staffs-named-for-2026-u17-world-challenge CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced the coaching and support staffs that will lead Canada’s national under-17 teams through the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 1-7 in Oakville, Ontario. Dan DaSilva (Saskatoon, SK/Saskatoon, WHL) and Dylan Smoskowitz (Richmond Hill, ON/Barrie, OHL) will make their international coaching debuts, leading Canada...