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... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/team-saskatchewan-female-u16-program-announces-2026-coaching-staff REGINA, Sask. – The Sask First high-performance program proudly presents its all-female coaching staff for the 2026 Team Saskatchewan Female Under-16 (U16) program. The two teams will be led by Kaila Jutras and Tess Houston, both of whom are experienced coaches from the Sask First program. Forty of the province’s top players selected from the April tournament will be coached and... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/coaching-staff-named-for-national-mens-summer-under-18-team CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has named the coaching staff that will lead Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Aug. 3-8 in Edmonton. Ryan Oulahen (Newmarket, ON/North Bay, OHL), who served as an assistant coach at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton when Canada last won gold, will take the reins as head coach as Canada looks... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/former-rebels-forward-mpofu-named-nashville-predators-assistant-general-manager NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former Red Deer Rebels forward Vukie Mpofu’s impressive rise through NHL front offices has landed him an office in Music City. The Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland announced Tuesday that Vukie Mpofu has been hired as Assistant General Manager. “We are very pleased that Vukie has elected to join the Predators... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-2026-annual-general-meeting-update REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan has issued a memorandum outlining registration process for the 2026 Annual General Meeting. TO:         All Hockey Saskatchewan Members, Minor Hockey Associations, and Leagues FROM:   Kelly McClintock, General Manager RE:        2026 Annual General Meeting Update  As... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/five-straight-years-of-growth-for-hockey-canada-player-registration CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced that more than 615,000 players were registered across the country for the 2025-26 season, marking the fifth-consecutive season of growth for hockey in Canada. Women’s and girls’ hockey once again set a national record for participation, with over 121,000 women and girls registered across the country, marking a five per cent... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/kaden-johns-growing-up-in-hockey Growing up in hockey, I always understood that the game was more than just competition. It was about identity, responsibility and representing something bigger than myself. Over the years, my journey has taken me across the country and even onto international ice, but some of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had have been through my involvement with Team Saskatchewan, participating in... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/reflections-from-2026-saskatchewan-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction-class--watch Outro video for the 13th annual Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. The event was held on Friday, June 19th, 2026, in Moose Jaw. CLASS OF 2026 INDUCTEES Player Category: Ed Staniowski, Brenden Morrow, Kelly Bechard, Doug Smail Grassroots Category: Jim Large Official Category: Kent Stuart Team Category: 1984-85 Moose Jaw Generals (Senior AA) About SASKATCHEWAN HOCKEY HALL OF... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-shines-spotlight-on-2025-26-award-recipients REGINA, Sask. – The conclusion of the 2025-26 season marks a time to recognize those who make hockey in Saskatchewan not only possible but exceptional. Hockey Saskatchewan is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Awards, which highlight outstanding contributions to the game across the province. Each year, individuals and organizations are nominated for their exceptional service and...