Women's Hockey

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Hockey Canada and its Members offer a range of options dedicated to growing women's hockey. Check out the information below to learn more.

With Canada’s success on the international stage, female hockey has continued to grow. Opportunities for players, coaches and officials to be involved in minor hockey and high performance programs have increased in large part to programs and events held across Canada.

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What the game is all about

Esso Fun Days give participants a free introduction to women’s hockey.

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Player Training and Development

Through female hockey, players experience passion, exhilaration and excitement. They are given opportunities to learn and improve technical skills, challenge themselves, have fun and make new friends.

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› Female Development Programs

Coach Programs

The Hockey Canada coaching programs are designed to provide coaches with the tools necessary to improve athlete development.

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Officiating Programs

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Skills Camps and Events

Whether you’re a young girl or an adult woman, a veteran player or a complete rookie, there are activities taking place across the country to help celebrate the second annual IIHF World Girls’ Hockey Weekend.

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› Girls Global Game

World Girls' Hockey Weekend

Whether you’re a young girl or an adult woman, a veteran player or a complete rookie, there are activities taking place across the country to help celebrate the fifth annual IIHF World Girls’ Hockey Weekend.

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Videos

Photos

2022 OLYW: CAN 3 – USA 2 (Gold Medal)

2022 OLYW: CAN 10 – SUI 3 (Semifinal)

2022 OLYW: CAN 11 – SWE 0 (Quarterfinal)

2022 OLYW: CAN 4 – USA 2 (Preliminary)

2022 OLYW: CAN 6 – ROC 1 (Preliminary)

2022 OLYW: CAN 11 – FIN 1 (Preliminary)

2022 OLYW: CAN 12 – SUI 1 (Preliminary)

NWT: Thank you, Mel Davidson

2018 OLY: USA 3 – CAN 2 SO (Gold Medal)

2018 OLY: CAN 5 – OAR 0 (Semifinal)

2018 OLY: CAN 2 – USA 1 (Preliminary)

2018 OLY: CAN 4 – FIN 1 (Preliminary)

Team Canada

Men

National Men's Team

National Junior Team

National Men's U18 Team

U17 World Challenge

Junior A World Challenge

4 Nations Face-Off

2026 Olympic Games

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Women

National Women's Team

National Women's Development Team

National Women's U18 Team

2026 Olympic Games

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Para

National Para Hockey Team

Next Gen / Development

2026 Paralympic Games

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How to Join

Girls + Women

Adult

Para Hockey

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Skills + Development

Hockey Canada Skills Academies

Hockey Canada Network

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Membership Benefits

Safety

Assist Fund

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Lead

Coach

Become a Coach

Coach Training + Certification

Coaches Skills + Drills

Player Development

Downloads + Toolkits

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Officials

Become an Official

Rule Book

News

Downloads + Resources

Resources

Hockey Canada Learning Lab

Safety

Hockey Associations

Drill Hub

Community

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Schedule

Championships

Esso Cup | April 20-26, 2025

TELUS Cup | April 21-27, 2025

Centennial Cup | May 8-18, 2025

U17 World Challenge | Nov 3-9, 2024

U18 Women’s National Championship | Nov. 3-9, 2024

Junior A World Challenge | Dec. 9-15, 2024

More Events

Team Canada (Men)

IIHF World Junior Championship | Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025

Spengler Cup | Dec. 26-31, 2024

4 Nations Face-Off | Feb 12-20, 2025

IIHF U18 World Championship | April 23-May 3, 2025

IIHF World Championship | May 9-25, 2025

U17 World Challenge | Nov. 3-9, 2024

Hlinka Gretzky Cup | Aug. 5-10, 2024

Junior A World Challenge | Dec. 9-15, 2024

National Junior Team vs. USPORTS | Dec 12-13, 2024