The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund helped Cyiza Nsanzimana find a place where he belongs, make new friends and encourage his growth in the game at a higher level.
Click here to apply to the HCF Assist Fund.
HCF: Assist Fund in Action – Lamar
The HCF Assist Fund helped Daisy Cui fall in love with the game and find confidence.
The HCF helped make Dreams Come True for 56 young players during Women’s Worlds.
Your donations helped make memories at Women’s Worlds in Brampton.
The HCF helped make Dreams Come True for 30 young Moncton players.
Aymane El Houfia embraced the game in a new country thanks to the HCF.
HCF: Assist Fund in Action – Denver
HCF: Assist Fund in Action – Maxinne
The HCF Assist Fund helped Jay-Paul Thompson give back to hockey in his community.
The HCF helped make Dreams Come True for 30 young players during U18 Club Nationals.
To everyone involved. For the excitement of today and for the promise of tomorrow.
Women’s Worlds in Brampton has allowed Team Canada to share the experience.
Fifty girls in Brampton began their hockey journeys with Esso Fun Days.
WWC: Danielle Serdachny
A one-of-a-kind jersey celebrating local culture is on display at WWC.
A Guide to Getting the Gear Right, created by Hockey Canada in partnership with Bauer.
Hockey Elbow Pad Sizing Explained
Choosing a stick is easier than it seems!
Gloves protect the hands, wrists, and fingers — and help your child grip the stick.
The helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment.
Proper Hockey Jersey Fit Explained
Every youth player must wear a BNQ-certified neck guard.
Shoulder pads protect the shoulders, upper chest, back, and upper arms.
Skates are one of the most important pieces of equipment, and they fit differently than shoes.
Hockey pants protect the hips, thighs, tailbone, and lower spine.
Hockey socks go over the shin pads and attach to the Velcro on the Jock/Jill shorts.
Shin pads protect everything from the knee down to the top of the skate.
There are two options: a Jock, which is a protective cup, or a Jill, which is a flatter pelvic protector.
The base layer is the “first layer” your child wears under their gear.
Girls and women across Canada rise together as one.