https://hockeysask.ca/blog/ryan-mcdonald-named-assistant-coach-of-canada-black-at-u17-world-hockey-challenge PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Hockey Canada announced today that Prince Albert Raiders assistant coach Ryan McDonald has been named an assistant coach for Canada Black at the 2024 U17 World Hockey Challenge. McDonald just finished his third season as an assistant coach with the Raiders in 2023-24. He won a silver medal as an assistant coach with Team Saskatchewan at the 2023 Canada Winter... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/western-canadian-junior-hockey-pilot-to-launch-in-2024-25-season CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced that its board of directors has approved a Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project for the 2024-25 season, following an extensive proposal submitted in collaboration from its four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey leagues and the Western Hockey League (WHL). The WCDM pilot project focuses on strengthening the... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-2024-annual-general-meeting-update REGINA, Sask. – A memorandum has been issued regarding the 2024 Annual General Meeting Update which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. TO:        Hockey Saskatchewan Membership FROM:   Kelly McClintock, General Manager RE:        2024 Annual General Meeting Update As notified during monthly... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/all-female-coaching-staff-announced-for-team-saskatchewan-female-u16-program-ahead-of-showcase-tournament REGINA, Sask. – The Sask First high-performance program proudly presents its all-female coaching staff for the 2024 Team Saskatchewan Female Under-16 (U16) program. The two teams will be led by Samantha Ridgewell and Cassie Schlamp, 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... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/dave-adolph-honoured-at-2024-u-sports-conference-and-annual-general-meetings CALGARY, Alta. – Wednesday afternoon (June 12), legendary Huskie men's hockey head coach Dave Adolph, was honoured at the U SPORTS Honours Awards Luncheon as the 2024 recipient of the Jean Marie De Koninck Coaching Excellence Award. In addition to Adolph's honour, Clint Hamilton (UVic & UNB) was recognized as the Austin-Matthews Award winner while Quinn Phillips (Global... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-memo-board-of-directors-call-for-applications-1 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 Nominations A... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/outstanding-contributions-recognized-hockey-saskatchewans-2023-24-award-winners REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is thrilled to announce the winners of its highly anticipated annual Awards for outstanding individuals, following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Each year, Hockey Saskatchewan recognizes outstanding volunteers from the northern and southern zones as well as a coach through a nomination process. A Minor Hockey Association (MHA) of Distinction Award... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-officiating-development-program-honours-most-deserving-officials REGINA, Sask. – With more than 3,500 officials in the province, there is no shortage of individuals who need mentorship and support to develop and nurture their passion for officiating. The Hockey Saskatchewan Officiating Development Program's Most Deserving Official Award recognizes those officials who contribute not only on the ice but also off the ice, serving as official coaches,... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-canada-expands-call-for-indigenous-artists CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has launched a call for Indigenous artists to create art initiatives that will support the delivery of upcoming national and international events, including the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, ON. Indigenous artists from across Canada are invited to apply with a general submission of interest on an ongoing basis, while the deadline to submit a... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-officiating-development-most-improved-official-award-winners REGINA, Sask. – The Hockey Saskatchewan Officiating Development Program recognizes four officials each season as the Most Improved Official in their zone. This 2023-24 season, the four award winners were selected from the four south zones: 1 (Southeast), 2 (Regina), 3 (Southwest), and 4 (East). The criteria for the Most Improved Award winners are officials who have shown the most...