With Canada’s success on the international stage, female hockey has continued to grow. Opportunities for
players, coaches and officials to be involved in minor hockey and high performance programs have increased in
large part to programs and events held across Canada.
Whether you’re a young girl or an adult woman, a veteran player or a complete
rookie, there are activities taking place across the country to help celebrate the second annual IIHF World
Girls’ Hockey Weekend.
Through female hockey, players experience passion, exhilaration and excitement. They are given
opportunities to learn and improve technical skills, challenge themselves, have fun and make new friends.
With Canada’s success on the international stage, female hockey has continued to grow. Opportunities for
players, coaches and officials to be involved in minor hockey and high performance programs have increased in
large part to programs and events held across Canada.
Since the first-ever IIHF World Women’s Championship in 1990, female hockey has grown exponentially. The
following statistics chart the growth of registered female hockey players in Canada.