Hockey Winnipeg Coach Night

Hockey Winnipeg is excited to introduce its own version of a Coach Night. We are inviting coaches to come out and watch a Female U18AAA Winnipeg Ice practice. The evening will provide coaches with the opportunity to ask the coaching staff any questions/topics they may be interested in implementing them into their own practices/games.  The conversations will be led by Eugene Kaminsky and his coaching staff.

When: December 17th 500pm at hockey for all centre (pre-meeting with coaches)

Practice – 540pm hockey for all centre

7pm – Meeting room second floor hockey for all centre – in between PCL and WMGT

Where: Hockey for all centre (3969 Portage Avenue)

Cost: No cost

Hockey Winnipeg Coach Night is open to all minor hockey coaches.

Hockey Winnipeg wants to hear from coaches what questions or topics they might have for our coaches.

Please email Ben Blankstein (development@hockeywinnipeg.ca) confirming your interest in the program, plus any questions/discussion points you may want to be discussed.

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U13 Manitoba Games Information

Hockey Winnipeg is responsible for assembling 2 U13 Male and 2 U13 Female Manitoba Games Teams.

Eligibility: U13 Major age boys (2013 birth year) and Minor and Major age girls (2013, 2014 birth years).

Girls playing coed hockey, are only eligible for the Girls Manitoba Games teams.

Manitoba Games boundaries are different than season teams. Please consult the map below to determine which region your child is eligible for.

https://view.genially.com/65e623f8865ae9001462713d/interactive-image-sports-regional-map-mb-games

The program is the first step in the Manitoba Development Program which will ultimately lead to Hockey Manitoba’s Team Manitoba Provincial Team. This program has been created to identify the top athletes at these age categories who will compete in two separate phases.

The first phase is inclusion in the 2026 Manitoba Games occurring March 1-7 in Thompson, Manitoba. Boys will be March 1-4, Girls will be March 4-7.

  • Each team will be comprised of 15 skaters (2 G, 5 D and 8 F) as well as two coaches and a manager.
  • There will be no practices or competitions between the regional evaluation skates and the Manitoba Games Finals.

Hockey Winnipeg is hosting their tryout on December 22nd. More Information to follow in the coming weeks.

PLEASE NOTE, this is program is Invite Only, those invited will be contacted via email by Ben Blankstein (development@hockeywinnipeg.ca)

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AA/AAA Girls’ and Women’s Tryout Schedules

Please click on the links below for the Girls’ and Women’s Tryout Schedules!

U13AA Avros Tryout Schedule

U13AA Ice Tryout Schedule

U15AAA Avros Tryout Schedule

U15AAA Ice Tryout Schedule

U18AA Avros Tryout Schedule

U18AA Ice Tryout Schedule

Hockey Winnipeg’s Recreational Program

Hockey Winnipeg is excited to offer its Recreational Hockey Program for the 2025-2026 season, designed for players looking for a fun, inclusive, and low-commitment way to enjoy the game. This once-a-week program focuses on skill development, small area games, and officiated games — all in a positive and supportive environment. The U11 Program (for birth years 2015 & 2016) will run every Saturday from October 18 to March 21 at St. Norbert Arena, with 1-hour sessions at either 11:00 AM or 12:15 PM. The U13 Program (for birth years 2013 & 2014) will take place at East End Arena during the same dates, with possible ice times at 3:45 PM or 5:00 PM. This program is a great way to play hockey without the high cost or intense time commitment, while promoting fun, development, and inclusion.

 

Register Now for Hockey Winnipeg’s Recreational Program!

EQUIPMENT COLLECTION DRIVE

Hockey Winnipeg is looking to make the game more accessible. Donate your new or gently used hockey equipment at our office during regular business hours.

Pending appropriate inventory, this program will be available to all kids registered with Hockey Winnipeg for FREE.

Please contact reception@hockeywinnipeg.ca if you are unable to drop off or need alternative drop off times.

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Online registration for the Hockey Winnipeg AA/AAA Girls/Women’s tryouts is open

Hockey Winnipeg’s High-Performance Council is running the girls/women’s tryouts for Avros (East) & Ice (West)

from Friday, September 12 to Wednesday, September 24.

U13AA – 2013/14                             U15AAA – 2011/12                          U18AA – 2008-2010

Specific dates & times for your age group skates will be posted in early September once all players are rostered on Team Snap, posted on the Hockey Winnipeg AA/AAA website and will be emailed to all participants.

The breakdown of teams per zone is as follows:

U18 AAA – 1 team           U18AA – 1-2 teams                         U15 AAA – 3 teams                         U13 AA – 3 teams

The breakdown of areas for each zone for equivalent numbers will be as follows:

Avros – St. Vital, Transcona, St. Boniface, Lord Selkirk, Seven Oaks, River East

Ice – South Winnipeg, Fort Garry North, Assiniboine Park, St. James

Refund Policy:  If a player is released (regardless of the round they were released in), there will be NO REFUNDS provided.  If a player voluntarily leaves prior to release by AA or AAA, NO REFUNDS will be provided.  If a player withdraws before tryouts begin, a refund will be granted however, there will be an administration fee of $50.00 that is not refunded.  If the player is a no-show, NO REFUNDS will be granted.

Cost is $175 and spots are unlimited so you don’t have to register as soon as the online opens up. 

You can register for your local area hockey association on the Hockey Canada HCR after AA/AAA tryouts if you wish.  AA/AAA will be charging each area’s club fee to players that make a AA/AAA team and submitting it back to your area.

There will be a minimum of three skates per player before the first round of cuts, then three intra squad games followed by the second round of cuts and three exhibition games followed by finals cuts and team formations.

These skates will be run by the AA/AAA coaches and any parent head coaches will have a minimum of two non-parent evaluators as part of the process of player and team selection.

Avros link:   https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/33673

Ice link:  https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/33676

Any questions please email Tryout Coordinator – Paul Krestanowich at pckrest@shaw.ca or

Nicole Carnegie – VP Girls/Women carnegie@mymts.net

AA Fall Classic Cup (Formerly Vics Cup)

Registration is now open for the U13/U15 AA Fall Classic Cup October 10th – 13th.

4 game guarantee. Cost per team is $2150.

Locations are TBD.

Please contact Trevor Gluck at u13aahwdirector@gmail.com.

 

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AA and AAA Pre-Season prep skates Registration Deadline Information UPDATE

Registration for the AA and AAA Pre-Season Prep skates will be closing at midnight on Sunday August 17th. There are very limited spots remaining for some of the skates so please register before Sunday if you are interested. Last day for refunds will be Friday August 15th at 2:00pm

The links to register are:

U15AAA Bruins https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28850

U15AAA Thrashers https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28836

U15AAA Wild https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28849

U18AA Thrashers https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28835

U18AA Wild https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28832

U18AA Bruins https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28831

U15AA Bruins https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28798

U15AA Wild https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28796

U15AA Thrashers https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28795

U13AA Wild https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28772

U13AA Bruins https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28769

U13AA Thrashers https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/28766

 

Age Groups:

 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 is $180 per participant
  • Non-contact

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 is $180 per participant
  • Non-contact as not all participants will have had the hitting clinic

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 is $180 per participant
  • Contact allowed but any hit deemed unacceptable by the on ice coaching staff will result in disqualification from any remaining skates without refund. Tryouts are just around the corner and we do not want injuries. 

 U15AAA Prep Skates are for 2011 and 2012 born players only

  • Participants registering for this level should have experience playing in a competitive hockey environment
  • 2 groups per area (Bruins, Wild, Thrashers). 28 skaters, 4 goalies per session. Max 32 participants 6 skates.
  • Cost is $260 per participant
  • Non-contact as not all participants will have had the hitting clinic

Other Important Information

  • Camps are expected to fill quickly. A wait list will be created that people can register for. If when registering the camp is full, please register on the wait list. As spots do open up we will consult the wait list and reach out to ensure that the camps are full.
  • A $20.00 admin fee may be applied for changes in registration or cancellations.
  • Our in season coaches will be running these sessions and will be putting the kids through challenging drills and game like scenerios to help them prepare for the 2025-2026 AA and AAA Evaluations.
  • Costs will include the skates and a Jersey. 

Ice Times and Locations:

 

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 Gold Staff

7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins Black Staff

7:35 PM HFAC – Flynn Bruins Gold 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 Bruins Black Staff

8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruins Gold Staff

8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruins Black Staff

8:45 PM HFAC- Flynn Bruins Gold Staff

 

 

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Girls’ and Women’s AA/AAA Coach Application 2025/2026 Season

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.