Girls and Women's Hockey

Women's & Girls' Hockey | Opportunities to play or get involved

Rise as One Olympic Legacy Gift from Canada’s Women’s Olympic Team

As part of the Rise as One campaign, Hockey Canada is celebrating our Olympians and the grassroots associations that shaped their journeys to the international stage.

These associations were selected by Canada’s Women's Olympic Team to receive a gift of $2,026. Congratulations, and thank you to the hundreds of associations across the country that continue to support the growth of women's and girls’ hockey!

Together, we Rise as One.

Rise as One blueprint published

The report to enhance women’s and girls’ hockey includes 14 recommendations developed by an experienced, 15-person steering committee chaired by Gillian Apps.

Rise as One Blueprint

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Grassroots to Games: Gardiner

From Cloverdale to Milan, Jenn Gardiner has relied on old fashioned hard work to make her Olympic dreams come true.

2026 Olympic Winter Games (Women)

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Dear Tessa

Olympic gold medallist and PWHL podcaster Tessa Bonhomme pens a letter to her younger self on her wild ride.

International Women's Day

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A Newfoundland homecoming

After playing away from home for two years, Marissa Dawson is thrilled to represent Team Atlantic close to Bay Roberts.

2025 U18 Women’s National Championship

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Breaking another barrier

One of the game’s best officials, Cianna Lieffers made history as the first woman to officiate at the Centennial Cup.

2025 Centennial Cup Hockey Canada Officiating Program

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Player registration grows

Over 603,000 players registered in Hockey Canada programs in 2024-25, marking a fourth-consecutive season of growth.

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My Words: Danica Maynard

The U18 Women’s Worlds gold medallist talks about her Métis heritage and the importance of sharing her journey.

National Indigenous History Month

Women’s hockey has been played for more than 100 years, and has been growing exponentially since 1990, the year of the first IIHF Women’s World Championship. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

Hockey Canada has the information you need to succeed in all areas of the sport. Whether you are an aspiring player, coach, official, parent or association member, it’s time to lace up the skates, crack the books, strap on the pads and get into the great Canadian game!