From a simple first step – build an all-girls team for his daughter – Shaun Piller has led the charge to create an entire women’s hockey program within the Lumsden Bethune Minor Hockey Association, growing from 13 girls to 70 in just a few years.
Harbans Bains instills his athletes with a belief in themselves.
The Stratford, P.E.I., resident is a dedicated, passionate volunteer.
The 17-year-old volunteers as a coach to share her love of hockey.
His Skillz Black Aces program provides an inclusive environment for BIPOC players.
The Hat Trick Project offers financial aid to keep kids in the game.
Vicky Jolicoeur is a coach for athletes on the autism spectrum.
Recognizing a mental health advocate whose Movement goes wherever he does.
Helping new players love the game makes Scott Henderson a Champion.
Krista Hodder is eliminating barriers to play for Indigenous girls.
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Dr. Stu Gershman is working to end the stigma around mental health.
Jill Fraser kept the girls’ teams of Kincardine on the ice this year.
Dean Smith is leading the charge for diversity and inclusion in Nova Scotia.
Chris Petrichuk helped build all-girls teams in Balcarres and Melville.
A Guide to Getting the Gear Right, created by Hockey Canada in partnership with Bauer.
Hockey Elbow Pad Sizing Explained
Choosing a stick is easier than it seems!
Gloves protect the hands, wrists, and fingers — and help your child grip the stick.
The helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment.
Proper Hockey Jersey Fit Explained
Every youth player must wear a BNQ-certified neck guard.
Shoulder pads protect the shoulders, upper chest, back, and upper arms.
Skates are one of the most important pieces of equipment, and they fit differently than shoes.
Hockey pants protect the hips, thighs, tailbone, and lower spine.
Hockey socks go over the shin pads and attach to the Velcro on the Jock/Jill shorts.
Shin pads protect everything from the knee down to the top of the skate.
There are two options: a Jock, which is a protective cup, or a Jill, which is a flatter pelvic protector.
The base layer is the “first layer” your child wears under their gear.
Girls and women across Canada rise together as one.