A Grade 9 student with the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School in Leamington, Ont., Brody Daigneau has never let his cerebral palsy define who he is.
Ever wonder what a Hockey Canada Skills Academy is and how it helps develop student-athletes?
From floorball and MMA to shooting and scoring, students got the full experience at the first-ever Strathmore Hockey Summit.
The annual Hockey Canada Skills Academy seminar brought together instructors for on-ice, off-ice and classroom sessions.
Marc Crawford talks about coaches helping coaches by sharing information, and the benefits of working in the academy program.
The Hockey Canada Skills Academy program combines the best of academics and athletics.
Instructors from across the country gathered for the Hockey Canada Skills Academy seminar.
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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.
The basics of hockey equipment for goaltenders: Tips for a safe and comfortable fit, created by Hockey Canada in partnership with Bauer.
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.