HOCKEY CANADA
Austin Dubinsky was terrific in a 34-save effort, Hayden Wheddon scored twice and the Nighthawks downed the Western Capitals to win their first national championship.
Facts and figures from the road to Summerside, and how the Nighthawks and Western Capitals match up in the final.
The hosts want to bounce back from playoff disappointment as they welcome the nation’s best for the fourth time.
The MHL champions are going back to Summerside, making the short trip to P.E.I. for their second shot at nationals.
The LHJAAAQ champions rode a you-can’t-score-on-us defence to a third trip to nationals in the last five years.
One year removed from semifinal heartbreak, the CCHL champions convincingly won their way back to nationals.
The OJHL champions are back at nationals for the first time in 12 years thanks to a high-scoring, balanced offence.
The NOJHL champions made it back-to-back-to-back trips to nationals and bring plenty of experience to Summerside.
The SIJHL champions scored, scored and scored some more to get back to nationals for the first time in 20 years.
In just their fourth season of existence, the MJHL champions were dominant to earn their first trip to nationals.
The SJHL champions were almost perfect on home ice, ending a 33-year title drought and returning to nationals.
After 31 years, the AJHL champions finally got over the playoff hump and will make their first national appearance.
Sixteen officials—eight referees and eight linespersons—have been selected for the 2026 Centennial Cup in Summerside.
Ten teams from across the CJHL have punched their tickets to compete for Canada's National Junior A Championship.
Schedules and ticket package details have been unveiled for the Esso Cup, TELUS Cup and Centennial Cup this spring.
The MHL’s Summerside Western Capitals will welcome the best from across the CJHL to P.E.I. from May 7-17, 2026.
Check out the tournament format and learn more about the 55-year history of Canada’s National Junior A Championship.
