From the BCEHL to the MMFHL, 97 women’s U18 teams are competing to earn one of five regional berths to join the Thompson-Okanagan Lakers at the 2024 Esso Cup in April.
The Red Deer Chiefs won their final eight games and allowed just 41 goals in 30 games to sit atop the AFHL standings
The Regina Rebels closed their schedule with a 20-game win streak and a +101 goal differential to take first place.
The Fraser Valley Rush edged the Esso Cup hosts by two points to finish atop the BCEHL for the third year in a row.
The Eastern Ice Breakers were dominant, losing just once in 18 games to win the regular-season title on the East Coast.
Separated by four points, the Winnipeg Ice edged the Westman Wildcats to claim the MFHL regular-season title.
The Northern Selects finished the regular season with just two losses and a +138 goal differential to top the MMFHL.
As hosts of the Esso Cup, some members of the Thompson-Okanagan Lakers are growing the women’s game as coaches.
Watch five regional champions across Canada and the host Thompson-Okanagan Lakers compete for a national title!
The host Thompson-Okanagan Lakers will face the Atlantic champions when the Esso Cup begins April 21 in Vernon.
Seven communities in five provinces – from B.C. to P.E.I. – will play host to national and international events.