


I took my daughters to watch a sold-out professional women’s hockey game. It was incredible
That night, I found myself getting a little emotional. As a woman, as a mother of daughters, I was moved by everything.

When my son wanted to quit minor hockey
When my son reached his teen years, he wanted to stop playing hockey. That was hard for me to accept—but now he participates in activities he really loves.

Bigger than the game: Hockey players give back
Across Canada, hockey players, volunteers, and organizations are giving back to their communities through innovative and generous initiatives.

The best hockey tips and advice for parents
It’s hockey season! These are some of our most popular hockey articles that offer great tips and advice for parents.

Ball hockey: An affordable alternative for families
Ball hockey is versatile, fun, affordable—what’s not to love? Here’s how you can help your kids give it a try.

Canadian hockey is getting better, safer, and more inclusive—for those who can afford to play
What does the future hold for Canadian hockey? We dig into some positive—and concerning—trends in the sport.

Hockey tips from Olympic gold medalist (and mom) Mélodie Daoust
Hockey player Mélodie Daoust shares her Olympic journey and offers tips for kids and parents who love the sport as much as she does.

20 pucks, 960 smiles: How coaches can make practices more fun
For coaches, when it comes to helping young kids love sport and movement, the secret is making playing and practicing fun.

I went from hockey mom to hockey player to encourage my kids to try new things
I often encourage my kids to try new things. When I was invited to join a women’s hockey team, I decided to take my own advice.

The pandemic made me realize how much I love being a hockey parent
As her son returns to the rink, a hockey parent reflects on the sport’s importance to her family and the happy memories they’ve created around it.

Hockey at home: How teams have stayed connected and active
With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.

Free beginner hockey program helps get more girls into the game
Girls across the country are lacing up their skates and cheering each other on as they learn hockey basics with Hockey Canada and Esso Fun Days.

Canadian hockey has evolved on the ice—can its culture follow?
Throughout hockey’s evolution, every change in the game has fueled debates between the “old guard” and those who have pushed for changes.

Hockey for the holidays: Team Canada players hit the ice at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
Even these elite athlete need a little help to make sure screen time doesn’t get in the way of getting enough sleep.

Are youth sports too serious?
As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.

Why I decided I’d never yell when my kids play hockey
It’s important to understand how yelling in the stands might affect your child’s focus and his or her overall enjoyment of the game.

Historic performance by Quebec in men’s and women’s hockey at Canada Games
Quebec made men’s hockey history at the Canada Games in Red Deer, winning gold against Ontario. Quebec’s last gold medal dated back to 1987. In the second week of the Games, the women’s team also made it to the final, winning silver after losing against the home team. Team Quebec’s performances can be attributed to … Continued

Why it matters that women competed in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition
Fast is fast. And Kendall Coyne Schofield is certainly fast. Making history as the first woman to ever compete at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, Coyne Schofield demonstrated her speed and skating ability in the Bridgestone NHL Fastest Skater event. She placed seventh of eight skaters, which included event champion Connor McDavid, who edged her … Continued

Is Canadian hockey progressing for the better… or the worse?
Speed, skills, and fun are now the new normal

Catch Team Canada in action at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship
World Juniors is from December 26th to January 5th

Lucy Tries Hockey is a fun and inclusive introduction to a beloved sport
5 things to love about Lucy Tries Hockey

A reluctant hockey mom shares how we can all become healthy sport parents
4 key elements to being a healthy sport parent

5 lessons from a book by a ‘reluctant hockey mom’
How to navigate the world of competitive youth hockey

Hockey Canada president suggests kids take a break from hockey this summer
Change it up and play other sports for a few months