Hockey Manitoba

🚨Attention Officials🚨

The 2026-28 Hockey Canada Playing Rules are in effect this season, and there are several important changes to know before you hit the ice!

Hockey Canada's season-opening Rule of the Week covers the key updates, including the new goaltender mask and helmet procedure for U13 and below, penalty termination after a goal, high-stick goals, the revised Refusing to Start Play procedure, and updated officiating signals and terminology.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/be3LRGwH7hE?si=iSDQOZGG3_DYw8AN

Credit: Hockey Canada

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This past Friday, Hockey Manitoba brought together over 30 contributors representing a wide cross-section of Manitoba’s hockey and sport community for a full-day Mission, Vision and Values workshop.

Board members, staff members, volunteers, member associations, leagues, community organizations and sport partners worked collectively and shared their perspectives on Hockey Manitoba’s purpose, future direction and how we should work together.

The day was designed to listen, identify what matters most and build a shared foundation—not to arrive with predetermined answers. We are grateful to everyone who gave their time, contributed openly and helped make the discussion thoughtful and productive.

The input gathered is now being carefully reviewed and synthesized as the next stage of this important work continues.

Thank you to Len Samletzki for facilitating the session and to every participant who helped shape the conversation.



Thank you to Len Samletzki for facilitating the session and to every participant who helped shape the conversation.

U7 Face-Off Festival Host Applications are now OPEN!! 🦬🏒

Regions and minor hockey associations can now apply a host an event for U7 athletes to kick-off the 2026-2027 season!

🔗Visit the link in our bio to apply, or apply through our website!

Hockey Manitoba's grant applications for the 2026-2027 season are now ❗️CLOSED❗️

Due to the volume of applications that we received, we have reached the funding capacity for our grant programs for this season.

We would like to thank everyone that took the time to submit an application, and we look forward to seeing how our grant programs will support your hockey programming this season! 🏒🥅⛸️

🔔Attention Officials🔔

This is a reminder that Officiating Clinics for the 2026-2027 are opening on September 1, 2026!

Before registering for an Officiating Clinic, make sure you have completed the appropriate prerequisites ✅

Prerequisites open on August 24, 2026!

🔗Visit the link in our bio to review the clinic and prerequisite information, and to access the registration links.

Host applications for the 2027 Hockey Manitoba Provincials presented by Cargill Ltd. are officially OPEN!! 🥇🥈🥉

Every year, approximately 2,500+ athletes and 185+ teams participate in provincial tournaments held across Manitoba. This year, we’re looking for host communities for 26 different age categories!🏒

🔗Interested minor hockey associations should review the Hosting Criteria on our website, and can apply through the website or by using the link in our bio!

🚨Attention coaches!🚨

Registration for our Instructional Stream Coach Clinics opens on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM!

DID YOU KNOW❓Instructional Stream completion is the third step in completing Coach 1 and Coach 2 certification.

AND....Coaches must complete 1 of the following 3 instructional streams offered as part of their certification:

⛸️Goaltending 1
⛸️Skating 1 (Required for Coach 1)
⛸️Small Area Games 1

Our November clinic dates and registration information will be released at a later date.

Register for Instructional Stream Coach Clinics through your Spordle account! 💻

🚨Attention coaches!🚨

Registration for Part 1 of the Development 1 Coaching Clinic opens TOMORROW, August 14, 2026 at 9:00AM.
🔸Clinic Fee: $84

Registration for Part 2 of the Development 1 Coaching Clinic opens on September 1, 2026 at 9:00AM.

Please Note: Part 1 MUST be completed before registering for the in-person clinic for Part 2.

The deadline to complete all mandatory coach certification for the 2026-2027 season is December 1, 2026!

🔗Unsure of what certification and clinics you need to complete? Visit the link in our bio to review the Coach Requirements, and for the Part 1 registration link.

Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Leite as our new Director, Marketing, Communications & Partnership Activation effective August 10, 2026.

Marcus brings more than 12 years of experience in digital marketing, content operations, social media, email marketing, digital campaigns, brand development, partner activation, and storytelling.

In this role, Marcus will support Hockey Manitoba’s work across communications, digital engagement, content, partnerships, sponsorship activation, and brand visibility as we continue to strengthen how we connect with members, participants, volunteers, partners, and communities across the province.

Please join us in welcoming Marcus to the Hockey Manitoba team! 👏🏼👏🏼

Hockey Manitoba would like to congratulate Hayley McDonald, Kate Manness, and Sara Manness on being selected for Team Canada's Development Roster! 🇨🇦🏒

Hayley, Kate, and Sara all came through Hockey Manitoba's Program of Excellence. They will join 19 other players on Team Canada in the upcoming series against Team USA!

Congratulations once again, Manitoba will be cheering you on! 🦬👏🏼