https://hockeysask.ca/blog/new-tiered-funding-introduced-for-2026-27-mha-matching-grant-program REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is pleased to launch the fifth edition of the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Matching Grant Program for the 2026-27 season. This program continues to provide financial support for MHAs across the province, with the goal of strengthening player development through improved skating instruction. All registered MHAs are eligible to apply for matching funds... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/paris-oleksyn-hockey-coach-saskatchewan-battlefords-sharks-u18-aaa BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - Giving back to Saskatchewan women's hockey has become Paris Oleksyn's newest goal as she begins the next chapter behind the bench. The 23-year-old spent three seasons playing with the Prince Albert Northern Bears but is now in her first season as an assistant coach in the Saskatchewan Female Under-18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL). While her days as a forward may be... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/48-players-invited-to-canadas-national-womens-team-training-camp-presented-by-bfl-canada CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has invited 48 players to Canada’s National Women’s Team Training Camp, presented by BFL CANADA, Oct. 8-14 at the Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City, Quebec. Six goaltenders, 16 defenders and 26 forwards were selected by general manager Danièle Sauvageau (Montreal, QC/Montreal, PWHL) and senior manager of scouting and player development... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/3-saskatchewan-officials-earn-hockey-canada-honours REGINA, Sask. – The Hockey Saskatchewan Officiating Development Program (ODP) is proud to announce the three officials selected for national recognition. The following officials received 2025-26 Hockey Canada awards: Avery Nielsen - Most Improved Official Cole Breitkreuz - Most Promising Official Bryan Fleck - Most Dedicated Official All officials were first selected by the ODP,... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/creating-coaches-program-expands-for-2026-27-season CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada and U SPORTS have announced this year’s incoming cohort of 22 student-athletes who will participate in the Creating Coaches program, which is designed to increase the number of women coaching hockey in Canada. Launched in 2021 through a partnership between Hockey Canada, U SPORTS and the Hockey Canada Foundation, Creating Coaches provides... https://hockeysask.ca/blog/best-practices-on-small-ice A new season has begun at the rink! At all levels—especially U9—hockey is all about learning, confidence, fun and long-term development. Here are a few tips for best practices as you put together your coaching plan for the upcoming season. Use small-area games Based on recent statistics, approximately 82 per cent of the game is played in either the offensive or defensive zone. When... 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...