SHA’s new geographic boundaries for girls’ minor hockey stirs dissent
The SHA’s decision to create new geographic boundaries for girls’ minor hockey is causing dissent among some parents. Continue reading
Minor Hockey
London Jr. Knights retire Drew Doughty’s number
For the first time ever, the London Jr. Knights are retiring a jersey. NHL all-star and London native Drew Doughty was in London last night for the ceremony when No. 8 was raised to the rafters. At the age of 27, Doughty has two Stanley Cup rings with the Los Angeles Kings and two Olympic… Continue reading
Calgary hockey parents will need ongoing training to limit bad behaviour
Hockey Calgary was the first minor sports organization in Canada to introduce the mandatory Respect in Sport course for hockey parents and coaches in 2010. Continue reading
Hockey Canada to make smaller ice surfaces mandatory for youngest kids’ games
Hockey Canada says it will make it mandatory that children getting their first introduction to the game play on reduced-size ice surfaces instead of full-sized rinks. Continue reading
Declining registration could result in cuts to hockey teams in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat
By Joe Scarpelli Video Journalist
The idea came about during Hockey Alberta’s regular review of its programming that found interest at the AAA level in the southern part of the province has been decreasing over the last five to 10 years. Continue reading
West Kelowna Warriors fans elated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The BCHL West Kelowna Warriors franchise is staying in the Okanagan city. Continue reading
Hockey handshakes in Alberta banned during mumps outbreak
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Thousands of minor hockey players in Alberta will end their playoff games this Spring with a new policy. Continue reading
Hockey Edmonton suspends parents following fights with officials
Hockey Edmonton has suspended several parents after what it calls “several unacceptable incidents involving teams, parents and officials.” Continue reading
New minor hockey league ‘AMP’ looks to shake things up on the ice in Calgary
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
No matter how many times a week or how far they travel, minor hockey is a just way of life for many Calgary families. Now, there’s a new indoor league in town that offers a different approach to the game for young players. Continue reading
Saskatchewan hockey ref suspended after shutting down game over safety concerns
A minor hockey referee is criticizing the Saskatchewan Hockey Association for suspending him after he shut down a game over safety concerns with the behaviour of the visiting team’s fans and coach. Continue reading
