Hockey Winnipeg has opened up registration for the second half of the Rec Program to give players from First Shift an opportunity to continue playing!

U11 Rec Program – St.Norbert Arena (Saturdays 11:15AM and 12:30PM)

U13 Rec Program – Transcona East End Arena (Saturdays 3:45PM and 5:00PM)

Register Here: https://page.spordle.com/winnipeg/register

Registration closes on December 30th 2024 at midnight.

Please note the grassroots coordinator will reach out to all registrants on January 2nd.

Hockey Winnipeg U13 Female Challenge Cup: March 18-24, East End Arena. Open to 2012 and 2013 born AA and A1 Female athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Female Prospects program which will be held at Stride Place in Portage La Prairie from April 11-13 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Female Prospects program). Registration will first be open to AA Female players, all remaining spots will be offered to A1 female players from the 2012 and 2013 birth year. Please note the change in dates for the female program have been moved to March. ALL female AA and A1 playoffs will be over by then.

Hockey Winnipeg U13 Prospects Cup: April 7-13, Southdale Arena (East rink). Open to 2012 born AA Male athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Rising Stars Plus+ program which will be held at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg from April 25-27 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Rising Stars Plus+ program). Registration will first go out to 2012 born AA players and remaining spots will be offered to 2012 born A1 players.

Hockey Winnipeg U14 Cassidy Cup (VP Cup): April 7-13, Southdale Arena (West rink). Open to 2011 born AAA and AA male athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Director’s Cup program which will be held at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg from April 25-27 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Director’s Cup program). Registration will first go out to 2011 born AAA players and remaining spots will be offered to 2011 born AA players.

****Registration for the Prospects Cup and Cassidy Cup will be sent out via email to eligible participants in early February.****

For more information, please contact: Ben Blankstein, development@hockeywinnipeg.ca

Hockey Winnipeg is currently looking to fill a staff role within the organization.  We are looking for a motivated and organized individual to join our team as our new Office Coordinator.

Please follow this link below to see the full job posting:

Hockey Winnipeg Office Coordinator 2025

Please submit your cover letter and resume including salary expectations by email to Executivedirector@hockeywinnipeg.ca by May 12, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hockey Winnipeg AA/AAA is seeking qualified applicants for Head Coach positions within our Girls’ U13 – U15, Women’s U18 AA and Women’s U18 AAA Programs. All coaching staff will be required to complete a mandatory and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR) which is mandated by Hockey MB as well as a Criminal Record Check. If you have further questions about the selection process or you would like to further discuss your application, please contact development@hockeywinnipeg.ca.

Please consult the Hockey Manitoba website for required coach certification for each age/level category.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/cE1xFAD74DJ6mDeo9

Deadline for Applications is April 30th 2025.

2025 Dianne Woods Golf Tournament Registration and Sponsorship Package

We are excited to announce that Hockey Winnipeg will be hosting the 19th Annual Dianne Woods Memorial Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Elmhurst Golf and Country Club. Please click the link above to view the tournament package which contains information about the event, sponsorship packages, contests, etc. This year, we are happy to announce a simplified online registration for yourself or your team! The link can be found inside the Tournament Package or here: https://forms.gle/fYzUfwipR6ZHf6Qz8

 You will need to pay for your registration or sponsorship payment via cheque once you have completed the online registration form.

We hope you can all make it out for a fun filled day on the course!

We are excited to share that we have a new look AA and AAA Pre-Try Out Skates being offered this year. Our in season coaches will be running these sessions and will be putting the kids through challenging drills and game like scenarios to help them prepare for the 2025-2026 AA and AAA Evaluations. Costs will include the skates and a Jersey.

U13 AA Prep Skates are for 2013 and 2014 born players only- 2 groups per area (Bruins, Wild, Thrashers). 28 skaters, 4 goalies per session. Max 32 participants 4 skates. Cost to be $180 per player 

U15AA Prep Skates are for 2011 and 2012 born players only – 1 group per area (Bruins, Wild, Thrashers). 28 skaters, 4 goalies per session. Max 32 participants 4 skates. Cost to be $180 per player 

U18AA Prep Skates are for 2010, 2009 and 2008 born players only – 1 group per area (Bruins, Wild, Thrashers). 28 skaters, 4 goalies per session. Max 32 participants 4 skates. Cost to be $180 per player 

U15AAA Prep Skates are for 2011 and 2012 born players only – 2 groups per area (Bruins, Wild, Thrashers). 28 skaters, 4 goalies per session. Max 32 participants 6 skates. Cost to be $260 per player

 

Please see Ice times and locations below. Save the Date! Registration to begin in early May. Stay tuned for more details about exact registration dates. 

 

August 2025 AA and AAA Development Camps
August 23. 2025 August 24. 2025 August 25. 2025 August 26. 2025 August 27. 2025 August 28. 2025
U13AA Thrashers 1 5:15 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff 5:15 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 5:15 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Grey Staff 5:15 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Red Staff
U13AA Thrashers 2 6:30 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff 6:30 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 6:30 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Grey Staff 6:30 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Red Staff
U15AA Thrashers 7:15 PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers White Staff 7:15 PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers Blue Staff 7:15 PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers Grey Staff 7:15 PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers Red Staff
U18AA Thrashers 8:30 PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers White Staff 8:30  PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers Blue Staff 8:30  PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers White Staff 8:30  PM Gateway Blue – Thrashers Blue Staff
U15AAA Thrashers 1 10:00 AM Gateway Red Thrashers Blue Staff 12:30 PM Gateway Red Thrashers White Staff 7:45 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 7:45 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff 7:45 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 7:45 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff
U15AAA Thrashers 2 11:15 AM Gateway Red Thrashers Blue Staff 1:45 PM Gateway Red Thrashers White Staff 9:00 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 9:00 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff 9:00 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers Blue Staff 9:00 PM Gateway Red – Thrashers White Staff
U13AA Wild 1 5:00 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Red Staff 5:00 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Green Staff 5:00 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild White Staff 5:00 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Gold Staff
U13AA Wild 2 6:10 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Red Staff 6:10 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Green Staff 6:10 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild White Staff 6:10 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Gold Staff
U15AA Wild 7:20 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Red Staff 7:20 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Green Staff 7:20 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild White Staff 7:20 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Gold  Staff
U18 AA Wild 8:30 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Green Staff 8:30 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild White Staff 8:30 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild Green Staff 8:30 PM HFAC – Merit – Wild White Staff
U15AAA Wild 1 11:30 AM Gateway Blue  – Wild Green Staff 11:30 AM Gateway Blue – Wild Red Staff 5:15 PM HFAC – Flynn – Wild Red Staff 5:15 PM HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Green Staff 5:15 PM HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Red Staff 5:15 PM HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Green Staff
U15AAA Wild 2 12:45 AM Gateway Blue – Wild Green Staff 12:45 AM Gateway Blue – Wild Red Staff 6:25 PM HFAC – Flynn – Wild Red Staff 6:25 PM HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Green Staff 6:25 PM  HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Red Staff 6:25 PM HAFAC – Flynn – Wild Green Staff
U13AA Bruins 1 5:15 PM HFAC – WMGT – Bruins Black Staff 5:15 PM HFAC – WMGT – Bruins Brown Staff 5:15 PM HFAC – WMGT – Bruins Gold Staff 5:15 PM HFAC – WMGT – Bruins White Staff
U13AA Bruins 2 6:25 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Black Staff 6:25 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Brown Staff 6:25 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Gold Staff 6:25 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins White Staff
U15AA Bruins 7:35 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Black Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Brown Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Gold Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins White Staff
U18 AA Bruins 8:45 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Black Staff 8:45 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins White Staff 8:45 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins Black Staff 8:45 PM HFAC – WMGT  – Bruins White Staff
U15AAA Bruins 1 12:30 PM Gateway Red – Bruins Gold Staff 10:00 AM Gateway Red – Bruins Black Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins Black Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins White Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins Black Staff 7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins White Staff
U15AAA Bruins 2 1:45 PM Gateway Red – Bruins Gold Staff 11:15 AM Gateway Red – Bruins Black Staff 8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruns Black Staff 8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruns White Staff 8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruns Black Staff 8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruns White Staff

 

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES: 

The Hockey Winnipeg AAA/AA Council is accepting coaching applications for the 2025 – 2026 season. The positions are for “AAA” teams in the U15, U17 Prep and U18 Provincial leagues as well as the “AA” U13, U15 and U18 leagues. As well as being part of an outstanding hockey program, all of our AAA and AA coaches receive a generous Year End Honorarium, a semi-annual Travel Allowance, a AAA/AA Team Wear Allowance and full reimbursement of fees for required Coaching Qualification Courses and Seminars taken while coaching in the AAA/AA programs. To apply, please click on the link below for our online application: https://forms.gle/3cDGpQiKCdwcSNQ47

or drop off your resume at the Hockey Winnipeg office at Unit 13 – 1100 Waverley Street or e-mail your resume to Development@hockeywinnipeg.ca  attention Coaches Selection Committee.

Deadline for applications is April 23, 2025.  Please note the following Coaching Requirements:

AAA Requirements

 

  • U15 – Head Coach requires High Performance 1 and Checking 1

Assistant Coaches require Development 1

 

  • U18 / U17 – Head Coach requires High Performance 1

           Assistant Coaches require Development 1 

 

  • Provide names of your Staff – Assistant Coaches, Team Manager and Trainer

(if you have one)

 

AA Requirements

  • U13 – Head Coach requires Coach 2 – Coach Level and Checking 1

Assistant Coach require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • U15–Head Coaches requires Coach 2 – Coach Level and Checking 1

Assistant Coaches require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • U18 – Head Coach requires Coach 2 – Coach Level

Assistant Coaches require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • Provide names of your Staff – Assistant Coaches, Team Manager and Trainer

(if you have one)

For the Round Robin portion of the 2024/2025 Hockey Winnipeg A Playoffs, the HOME team for each game will be the team who placed higher in the regular season standings. The team who placed lower in the standings for A teams will be the AWAY team.

For the Semi-Final and Final rounds of the 2024/2025 Hockey Winnipeg A Playoffs, the teams will be re-seeded based upon their results from the Round Robin portion.  If the Semi-Final is a single-game, the HOME team will be the team with the higher seeding as a result of the Round Robin. If the Semi-Final is a series, the team with the higher seeding from the Round Robin will be the HOME team for game #1 of the series and then it will alternate for subsequent games.  The same rules apply for Final series.

AA/AAA can disregard as they have made their own decisions regarding Home/Away teams for playoffs.

Registration will open for Female U18 AAA Tryouts at the end of March. The Tryouts will be held at hockey for all centre. Registration will be open to 2008, 2009, and 2010 born Winnipeg female hockey players currently residing within the city.

The Schedule is as follows for the tryouts:

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WMGT Rink)

o             6:00 PM

o             7:10 PM

o             8:20 PM

o             9:30 PM

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WMGT Rink)

o             6:00 PM

o             7:10 PM

o             8:20 PM

o             9:30 PM

  • Sunday, May 25, 2025 (PCL Rink)

o             5:00 PM

o             6:10 PM

o             7:20 PM

Thursday May 29, 2025 (PCL Rink) Inter-Squad Game

7:30 PM (2 hours)

More information regarding tryouts will be sent to via email to all eligible athletes at the end of March.

Please contact Development Coordinator, Ben Blankstein if you have any questions! (Development@hockeywinnipeg.ca)

Please follow the link to view your respective team(s) playoff format for 2024/2025.

2024/2025 “A” Playoff Format

 

2024/2025 Playoff Rules and Regulations