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AA/AAA Pre-Tryout Skates

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

 

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AA/AAA Coach Application

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)

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Female U18 AAA Tryout Information

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)

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Female Hockey Day 2025

Hockey Winnipeg’s Female Council is excited to host a Female Hockey Day for all female players participating in the following grassroots programs: U7 House League & Females from the First Shift Program.

All U7 female hockey players and Female First Shift participants (spots are limited, so sign up asap!) are invited to take part in a free 1-hour ice session at the Hockey For All Centre (formerly known as the Bell MTS Iceplex) on Monday, February 17th.

This event is an opportunity for female hockey players to engage and play alongside other female players in a fun and safe environment, while getting the experience of playing on an all-female team. The ice times will be instructed by strong female leaders in the hockey community and families will have an opportunity to learn more about the Female Hockey Programs being offered by their area associations.

The ice times will be held from 9:15am – 3:30pm on Monday, February 17th. All scheduled ice times will be confirmed and communicated through email by Wednesday, February 12th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Savannah Rennie, Grassroots Program Coordinator at grassroots@hockeywinnipeg.ca

Registration closes Friday, February 7th. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

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Jan 17th – Games Postponed Due to Weather

Please see the list of A and AA games being cancelled/postponed today due to the blizzard conditions. We will do our best to reschedule as soon as possible.

Edited to add: U9 A1 Raiders Maroon vs Bruins has also been postponed.

Division Home Visitor Arena Time Date
AA U13 Pembina Valley West Brandon Gold Manitou 7:00 2025-01-17
AA U13 Brandon Black Kenora Westoba Place 8:15 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Titans Interlake Allard 7:15 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Predators Victorias East St Paul 7:30 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Pembina Valley Eastman Oak Bluff 8:15 2025-01-17
AA U15 Thrashers Grey Brandon Keith Bodley 8:45 2025-01-17
AA U18 Wild Green Eastman St Norbert SW 7:15 2025-01-17
AA U18 Female Eastman Rangers La Broquerie 6:15 2025-01-17
U11 A1 Fishermen White Regents East Selkirk 8:15 2025-01-17
U9 A1 Fishermen Regents St Andrews 7:30 2025-01-17
U9 Female A1 Storm PB Blue St Norbert SW 6:00 2025-01-17
U9 Female A2 Blues Eagles Stonewall VMSC 7:00 2025-01-17

Rec Program – Second Half Registration

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.

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Spring Program Dates Announced!

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

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