Pats’ Bear Shares Journey Back to Hockey and Honouring His Brother’s Legacy after Heart Scare https://hockeysask.ca/blog/pats-bear-shares-journey-back-to-hockey-and-honouring-his-brothers-legacy-after-heart-scare REGINA, Sask. - On a regular day, during a regular practice with the Regina Pats, Connor Bear felt something rather irregular. For someone who spends his offseason riding bulls, Bear knows exactly how to push his body to the limit – but the thudding of his heart in his chest on this day felt different. It felt tighter. And it wasn’t slowing down. This wasn’t a regular feeling... Canada West Gets Silver Medal at 2025 Junior A World Challenge https://hockeysask.ca/blog/canada-west-gets-silver-medal-at-2025-junior-a-world-challenge TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. – Canada West has earned the silver medal at the 2025 Junior A World Challenge, falling 5-1 to the United States in the gold medal game on Saturday at Colisée Vidéotron. Noah Chadi (Edmonton, AB/Grande Prairie, AJHL) scored the lone goal for Canada West 4:43 into the second period, with Rylan Hue (Saskatoon, SK/Humboldt,... 2025-26 Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership: Hotspots & Altercations – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/2025-26-western-canada-officiating-development-partnership-hotspots-and-altercations--watch In this edition of the Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership’s Quick Hits series, WHL and Hockey Saskatchewan official Tanner Hoffman breaks down the essentials of identifying hotspots and managing on-ice altercations. Presented in collaboration with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, and Hockey Manitoba. National Women’s Under-18 Team Roster Set for 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-womens-under-18-team-roster-set-for-2026-iihf-u18-womens-world-championship CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced the 25 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, Jan. 10-18 in Sydney and Membertou, Nova Scotia. Three goaltenders, eight defence and 14 forwards were selected by Cherie Piper (Scarborough, ON), senior manager of player development and... Hockey Saskatchewan Membership Presentation: December – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-membership-presentation-december--watch December'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... National Junior Team Training Camp Roster Named Ahead of 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-junior-team-training-camp-roster-named-ahead-of-2026-iihf-world-junior-championship TORONTO, Ont. – Powered by TELUS, Hockey Canada has unveiled 27 players who will take part in Canada’s National Junior Team training camp at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, prior to the start of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The initial roster, which includes three goaltenders, nine defencemen... 2025-26 Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership: Referee Signals – WATCH https://hockeysask.ca/blog/2025-26-western-canada-officiating-development-partnership-referee-signals--watch Next up in the Western Canada Officiating Development Partnership’s Quick Hits series, Hockey Manitoba official Carson McDonald dives into one of the core components of communication for referees - clear, crisp and confident signals. Presented in collaboration with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, and Hockey Manitoba. 36th Year of Education Assistance Program Supports Sask. Students & Officials https://hockeysask.ca/blog/36th-year-of-education-assistance-program-supports-sask-students-and-officials REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the recipients of the Education Assistance Program Grants for the 2024-25 season, marking the 36th year of this program. These grants recognize the dedication of members pursuing post-secondary education at institutions in Saskatchewan. Unlike athletic scholarships, these grants focus on supporting the academic goals of players,... World Juniors 50/50 Returns to Support Grassroots Hockey Across Saskatchewan https://hockeysask.ca/blog/world-juniors-5050-returns-to-support-grassroots-hockey-across-saskatchewan REGINA, Sask. – To celebrate the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC), Hockey Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Hockey Canada, is launching an online 50/50 raffle designed to support grassroots hockey across the province. Last season, Saskatchewan’s World Junior 50/50 held three draws and reached a combined total of $99,840, reflecting strong support from fans across the... National Women’s Team Roster Named for Rivalry Series Games in Edmonton https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-womens-team-roster-named-for-rivalry-series-games-in-edmonton CALGARY, Alta. – In its final international competition ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Hockey Canada has named the 25 players who will be part of Canada’s National Women’s Team for the last two games of the Rivalry Series, Dec. 10 and 13 in Edmonton, Alberta. Three goaltenders, eight defence and 14 forwards were selected by general manager Gina...