Minor Hockey

• Angry hockey dad tried to destroy elite Ontario coach’s career, countersuit alleges

  One lawsuit alleges the coach emotionally and physically abused a player while a countersuit says a hockey dad upset over his son's lack of ice time plotted to destroy his career.

  Canada

  Mar 7
  
• Penticton, B.C. hockey coaches suspended after alleged wrongdoing

  The Penticton Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) has allegedly suspended three coaches from a U13 hockey team, pending an investigation into potential wrongdoing.

  Sports

  Feb 14
  
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• Montreal-area minor hockey association hosts charity hockey tournament

  Montreal's Côte Saint-Luc Minor Hockey Association hosted its annual tournament over the weekend, promoting the sport to young people and raising money for charities.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• Alberta minor hockey coach latest to be suspended for profane referee tirade

  In video footage from the game, the coach could be heard shouting expletives at the coach late in the first period.

  Sports

  Jan 10
• Cowichan Valley hockey group pushes back against weather shelter at community centre

  'We have children who can no longer walk into the arena unattended,' the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association writes.

  Politics

  Jan 8
• Circle K Classic attendees question Nfld. decision to eliminate post-game handshakes

  Some of the best minor hockey teams in the world have gathered in Calgary, but a decision made in Newfoundland has some questioning the future of a post-game tradition.

  Sports

  Dec 27, 2023
• Hockey Canada introduces new dressing room policies for safety, equity and inclusivity

  The national governing body for grassroots hockey in Canada introduced new policies for this season that took effect on Sept. 12

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
• Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’

  A former professional hockey player believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
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• Bodychecking in hockey should be banned until age 15, Canadian doctors say

  The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling on Hockey Canada to ban bodychecking for hockey players younger than 15 because checking is strongly linked to concussions.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2023
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• Surrey parents pen letter to Hockey Canada demanding action on racism

  Parents with a U11 team went public with allegations of racism nearly two weeks ago, but say they've seen little sign an investigation is underway.

  Sports

  May 16, 2023