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Hockey Canada going to say NO to outlaws!
Hockey Canada has passed what many will say is the most aggressive policy in years. This policy is aimed at non-aligned “outlaw” hockey league. In the Action Bulletin released on July 5,2008 this bulletin send some jabs at these outlaw le...
Making it!
Do you plan on making the NHL? It is good to see that you have aspirations in hockey, don’t let anybody deture you from your dreams. However, making the NHL is no easy task. In fact, it is proably one of the most gruelling and painful endevors ...
Canada loses one of its Hockey Son’s, Luc Bourdon passed away on May 29,2008
The Hockey community has been struck with tragedy again. Luc Bourdon a defenseman with the Manitoba Moose, and top draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks was sadly killed in a motorcycle accident. A truely unfortunate event. Luc represented Canada in th...
84 Players are fighting for a chance to play for Team Ontario
The Hockey Development Center of Ontario, a agency of the Ontario government announced the 84 players who will be participating in the final selection camp.The camp will take place in Thunder Bay. See who the players are(.pdf)...
Don’t forget to enter!
Back by popular demand, the Pepsi®, Lay’s® and Gatorade® brands are giving Canadian hockey fans the opportunity for a chance to win the ultimate prize – the Stanley Cup™ delivered to their home for a NHL playoff party by six-time Stanley...
Cost of Doing Business
Many of you probably already know. But other may just be entering into the hockey realm and realizing that to be successful in the sport you need a heck of a lot of money. There are rumours that some minor midget coaches could be making upward of $15...
Hockey Canada Announces U18 Team Coaches
Hockey Canada announced that Pat Quinn will be coaching Team Canada at the U18 World Championships in Kazan Russia on April 13-23 . He will be joined by Jesse Wallin who was recently appointed as head coach of the Red Deer Rebels, and is a former def...
Oh the lies!
Unless you completely detached yourself from society today, you probably heard the Roger Clemens (7 time Cy Young award winner, 1986 League MVP, and 11 time all-star player among other accolades) was brought before the Congressional Committee ...
Don’t want to wear a neckguard?
This could all be stopped by a wearing a neckguard. This is not the first time it has happened. Goalies are particularly at risk of injury as the are often on the ice and in close proximity to skates. Additionally and play found not wearing the...
IIHF World Junior Championship
Hockey Canada, the managing body of hockey in Canada is now beginning the quest to search for host for the IIHF World Junior Championship for 2010 and 2012. While Switzerland was originally given the opportunity to host the 2010 championships, they d...
Hockey Canada Rule Changes
Hockey Canada has approved rule changes for the 2008/2009 season. The rules were passed at the recent Semi-Annual meeting that saw the end of body checking at the Rep-Minor Atom and Atom level. Download Rule Changes Download URL:http://www.box.net/sh...
NCAA Developments
The NCAA has approved the ability of Canadian schools to apply for membership within the NCAA Division II. It is unclear what this means for University Sports in Canada, specifically hockey because of the different eligibility rules. NASHVILLE, ...
[Hockey Canada] Surveying the Canadian Development Model
Hockey Canada recently posted a survey for participants to obtain information regarding Canadian Development Model and its impact on minor hockey. To take the survey please follow the link below: Take the Survey(Hosted by Hockey Canada) Link URL:ht...
Canadian Hockey News wants to know what you think abou the Canadian Development Model
Canadian Hockey News is inquiring about what you think of the Canadian Development Model. This year the program (or model) comes up for review. We want to know what you think! Follow the link below: I’ll tell you what I think! ...
Retraction:Smith-Pelly definitely NOT off to Michigan!
Canadian Hockey News is issuing a temporary retraction of the previously posted article regarding Devante Smith-Pelly’s commitment to University of Michigan. We will continue to investigate the claim in an effort to discern the truth. UPDATE-Ca...
Hockey for Life
A video about officiating....
Don’t hit the numbers!
After watching the above video it is clear that Hockey Canada would like to eliminate Checking From Behind. Regardless of the player receiving the check turns or not a Check from Behind will be called when contact is made to the back. Players are a...
What hockey invented by African Americans?
Team Canada U18 off to Rocky Start
Team Canada’s U18 team is off to a rocky start. Today Team Canada lost to Sweden (3-2) in a shootout. We still managed to snag a point, however Sweden left the contest with 2. Canada opened the scoring at the 16:45 mark of the first period, wit...
Hockey Canada U18 Evaluation Camp take Place in Calgary
Hockey Canada is hosting its evaluation camp this week in Calgary for the U18 team. This team will be participating in the Ivan Hlinka Under-18 Memorial Tournament (formerly Jr. World Cup) takes place in August in the Czech Republic and Slovkia. For...
I request a measurement of that Goaltenders Equiptment
Hockey Canada approved goaltender equipment measurement changes last year, they weren’t set to come into effect until this season (2007/2008). The approved changes were made to ensure that Hockey Canada was in the same guidelines as the Interna...
Hockey Loses another Great to Cancer
John Ferguson Sr. passed away this past Saturday (July 14,2007). He was first diagnosed with Cancer in September 2005. It was thought that he had beaten the disease but he apparently didn’t. John Ferguson was born in Vancouver , British Columb...
U17 Report
Canadian Hockey News has conducted a quick anaylsis of the “Shortlist” as recently selected by U17 team management. Download the Report(click this link) Link URL:http://www.box.net/shared/jns6mvn3aj ...
Ref you are the worst I’ve ever seen?
By now you have probably yelled an incalculatable ammount of obsenities and comments to or about a referee. Well, with a new season comes new opportunities. Now you can become an official. Its time to step up and put you money where your mouth is....
Why Midget AAA will never work in Ontario!
Midget AAA is level of hockey in Canada where most players who aren't quite ready for Major Junior (the Canadian Hockey League) or can't crack a Junior A or B line-up because teams are only allowed 4 spots for 16 year-olds. Under Hockey Canada 's c...
QMJHL Entry Draft Concludes
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's annual entry draft concludes. Use the following links to see the Draft Results, Eligible Player List, and the Central Scouting Rankings. It is worth noting that Quebec Major Junior Hockey League also is the Ma...
Ontario Under 17 Camp Attendees Released
The following players will be attending U17. It is being held at York Ice Sports (formerly known as Ice Gardens) being held on Tuesday June 26,2007 through to Friday June 29,2007. The camp information can be downloaded by clicking this link. For play...
