https://hockeysask.ca/blog/members-invited-to-share-feedback-on-u9-hockey-in-saskatchewan REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is seeking feedback from its membership on the current Under-9 (U9) half-ice hockey model in the province. The online survey is open to players' parents and guardians, coaches, team managers, Minor Hockey Association (MHA) administrators, officials and others currently involved in or with experience in U9 hockey. This survey will help Hockey... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/whl-mourns-passing-of-cal-nichols CALGARY, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is mourning the passing of Cal Nichols, former Chairman of the Edmonton Investors Group, and a key player in bringing the WHL back to Edmonton. Nichols passed away Saturday at the age of 84. From Paradise Hill, Sask., Nichols made his name as the founder of Gasland Oil – an independent petroleum retailer in Western Canada. He eventually... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/former-blazers-netminder-two-time-whl-all-star-ingram-retires-from-nhl Former Kamloops Blazers goaltender Connor Ingram has retired from the National Hockey League. The 29-year-old product of Imperial, Sask., announced his retirement from hockey via Instagram Friday evening. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Ingram intends to return to school to study psychology. “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened,” Ingram wrote on... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/whl-mourns-passing-of-barry-melrose CALGARY, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Barry Melrose, longtime ESPN hockey analyst and a WHL alumnus. Melrose passed away Wednesday at the age of 70. He retired from ESPN after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2023. Prior to becoming a star on ESPN’s coverage of the NHL, Melrose got his start in the WHL. Hailing from... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/hockey-saskatchewan-membership-presentation-september-2026--watch September'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... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/huskie-womens-hockey-head-coach-steve-kook-named-to-team-canada-staff-for-changchun-2027 TORONTO, Ont. - University of Saskatchewan Huskie women's hockey head coach Steve Kook will help lead Canada's defending gold-medal women's hockey team at the 2027 Winter Universiade in Changchun, China. Kook has led the Huskie women's hockey program since the 2005-06 season, when he was named the first full-time coach in program history. Since taking over as bench boss he... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/anaheim-ducks-to-retire-hitmen-great-ryan-getzlafs-no-15 Stanley Cup champion Ryan Getzlaf is heading to the rafters- again! The Anaheim Ducks legend will see his number 15 retired in a ceremony at Honda Center on January 30, 2027 “Ryan Getzlaf’s impact on the Ducks will be felt for generations to come,” Ducks Owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a statement. “While no player in club history played more games or scored more... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/rosters-named-for-national-womens-under-18-team-and-national-womens-development-team RICHMOND, B.C. – Hockey Canada has announced the rosters for Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team and Canada’s National Women’s Development Team for a pair of three-game series against the United States, Aug. 12-15 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. “We are thankful for all the athletes who competed and provided intense competition at the... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/canada-wins-gold-at-2026-hlinka-gretzky-cup EDMONTON, Alta. – Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team has won the gold medal at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in convincing fashion, beating the United States 8-1 in the gold medal game Saturday in Edmonton. Brock England (Red Deer, AB/Seattle, WHL) opened the scoring 1:24 into the game, firing a shot from the faceoff dot that beat American... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/national-mens-summer-under-18-team-roster-named-for-2026-hlinka-gretzky-cup-6 EDMONTON, Alta. – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 22 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, set for Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton. The roster, which includes two goaltenders, seven defencemen and 13 forwards, was selected by Program of...