Hockey Manitoba

09/09/2026

Help Hockey Manitoba say during National Coaches Week‼️

National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate Manitoba's coaches and their dedication and contribution to sport!

Hockey Manitoba would like to take the time to thank all of our hockey coaches for the positive impact they make in their community, and we need YOUR HELP to do it! 🫵🏼

🔗Visit the link in our bio to upload a video of you, your teammates, or your whole team saying "Thanks Coach" for a chance to be featured in our video!

The video will be released next week on Thursday, September 17, 2026. 🎥

09/08/2026

🚨Attention Officials🚨

This week's Hockey Canada Rule of the Week covers a new goaltender safety procedure for U13 and below.

When a goaltender is struck in the head by the puck, officials must stop play as soon as it is safe to do so, allowing a brief moment to see whether the puck enters the goal directly. The video explains when a goal can still be allowed, when play must be stopped immediately, and why patience with the whistle matters when applying the new rule.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/K9ZM9JfMC_I?si=mEa0XoSI5IZjqzKr

New episodes are posted weekly to Hockey Canada's Rule of the Week YouTube channel.

Credit: Hockey Canada

This week’s Rule of the Week examines a new goaltender-safety proce...

09/08/2026

‼️Save the Date‼️

September 14-20, 2026, is National Coaches Week!

National Coaches Week encourages Canadians to say thanks and to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying 👏🏼

Next week, Hockey Manitoba will be highlighting some our province's coaches, sharing athlete and coach stories, announcing the recipients of our 2025-2026 Volunteer Awards, and more! 🏆

Help Hockey Manitoba and Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs celebrate our coaches next week, and be sure to say 🎉

09/02/2026

Applications are now OPEN for the IIHF World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend! 🏒🥅

The IIHF World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend is an international celebration of the women and girls’ game, taking place in October and November 2026.

Anyone in Canada can register to host their own event that works to recruit and engage Canadians in the sport of hockey!

Event ideas for hosting include but are not limited to:

🔹Season kickoff events
🔹 Skills development session
🔹 Floorball / floor hockey
🔹 Road hockey
🔹 Watch a game
🔹 Celebration party
🔹 Classroom session
🔹 Tournaments
🔹 New to hockey events like Esso Fun Days

Applications must be submitted prior to September 25, 2026.

🔗Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

09/01/2026

‼️Attention ALL coaches and team officials!‼️

On April 1, 2026, the Provincial Government of Manitoba passed the Protecting Youth in Sport Act, a new piece of legislation governing the handling of all safe sport matters across the sporting environment in Manitoba.

Included within this act is the requirement for all Provincial Sport Organizations to enact a screening policy that implements a minimum standard for Coach and Team Officials screening.

In conjunction with both Sport Manitoba and Hockey Canada, Hockey Manitoba has approved a new Coach and Team Officials Screening Policy that comes into effect today, September 1, 2026.

🔗Visit the link in our bio to review the policy and learn more about what requirements you need to complete for the upcoming season!

08/28/2026

🚨Attention Officials🚨

The 2026-2028 Hockey Canada Playing Rules are in effect this season, and there are several important changes to know before you hit the ice!

Hockey Canada's season-opening Rule of the Week covers the key updates, including the new goaltender mask and helmet procedure for U13 and below, penalty termination after a goal, high-stick goals, the revised Refusing to Start Play procedure, and updated officiating signals and terminology.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/be3LRGwH7hE?si=iSDQOZGG3_DYw8AN. New episodes will be posted weekly to Hockey Canada's Rule of the Week YouTube channel.

Credit: Hockey Canada

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08/24/2026

This past Friday, Hockey Manitoba brought together over 30 contributors representing a wide cross-section of Manitoba’s hockey and sport community for a full-day Mission, Vision and Values workshop.

Board members, staff members, volunteers, member associations, leagues, community organizations and sport partners worked collectively and shared their perspectives on Hockey Manitoba’s purpose, future direction and how we should work together.

The day was designed to listen, identify what matters most and build a shared foundation—not to arrive with predetermined answers. We are grateful to everyone who gave their time, contributed openly and helped make the discussion thoughtful and productive.

The input gathered is now being carefully reviewed and synthesized as the next stage of this important work continues.

Thank you to Len Samletzki for facilitating the session and to every participant who helped shape the conversation.



Thank you to Len Samletzki for facilitating the session and to every participant who helped shape the conversation.

08/24/2026

U7 Face-Off Festival Host Applications are now OPEN!! 🦬🏒

Regions and minor hockey associations can now apply a host an event for U7 athletes to kick-off the 2026-2027 season!

🔗Visit the link in our bio to apply, or apply through our website!

08/20/2026

Hockey Manitoba's grant applications for the 2026-2027 season are now ❗️CLOSED❗️

Due to the volume of applications that we received, we have reached the funding capacity for our grant programs for this season.

We would like to thank everyone that took the time to submit an application, and we look forward to seeing how our grant programs will support your hockey programming this season! 🏒🥅⛸️

08/19/2026

🔔Attention Officials🔔

This is a reminder that Officiating Clinics for the 2026-2027 are opening on September 1, 2026!

Before registering for an Officiating Clinic, make sure you have completed the appropriate prerequisites ✅

Prerequisites open on August 24, 2026!

🔗Visit the link in our bio to review the clinic and prerequisite information, and to access the registration links.