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... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/western-hockey-league-mourns-passing-of-longtime-raider-mark-odnokon The Western Hockey League is mourning the passing of Mark Odnokon, longtime member of the Prince Albert Raiders. The Raiders announced the passing of Odnokon on Sunday. He died at the age of 63. Most recently, Odnokon served as a Skills Coach for the Raiders during the 2025-26 WHL season. Hailing from Moose Jaw, Sask., Odnokon’s ties to the Raiders began in the late 1970s, when he played... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-2026-27-mha-matching-grant-program-details REGINA, Sask. – A memorandum has been issued regarding Hockey Saskatchewan’s 2026-27 Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Grant Program supporting power skating instruction for Under-7 (U7) to Under-13 (U13) players. To:       Registered Hockey Saskatchewan Minor Hockey Associations From:  Kelly McClintock, General Manager Re:      2026-27 MHA... 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...