Non-Sanctioned League’s Policy

WIJHL: Revolutionizing Canadian Junior Hockey

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By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter April 4, 2025 The traditional, federated model of Canadian hockey—where all developmental roads lead strictly through the provincial branches up to the centralized authority of Hockey Canada and the Major Junior (CHL) draft—is permanently fracturing in its’ most Western province. It is rapidly being replaced by the division of … Read more

Hockey Canada Announces Change to its Non-Sanctioned Leagues Policy

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September 26, 3023 CALGARY, AB – In collaboration with its Members and partner leagues, Hockey Canada has announced a change to its Non-Sanctioned Leagues Policy ahead of the 2023-24 eligibility cut-off date. Effective immediately, any player who participates in a non-sanctioned league after Sept. 30 is ineligible to join, affiliate with or apply for reinstatement to … Read more