IIHF World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend

World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend

COMING TOGETHER FOR GIRL’S HOCKEY

From Oct. 20-22, 2023, the International Ice Hockey Federation will lead the way on the 12th annual World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend, with dozens of federations around the world taking part.

Since 2011, the IIHF has united countries around the globe for World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend. Over the years, thousands of people have taken part and the celebration continues to grow – CLICK HERE to see events that have been hosted around the world!

The goal of World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend is to have events from coast to coast to coast that recruit, retain and engage players, coaches, officials and fans – old and new. It aims to celebrate and grow the game while uniting Canadians through grassroots programming led by girls hockey associations, minor hockey associations and communities.

From Aug. 25 to Sept. 18, local hockey associations can apply to host their event through their provincial/territorial Member. Hockey Canada and its Members will supply funding reimbursements, gifting and additional support or resources to approved events on a first come, first approved basis.

Local hockey associations are urged to host their World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend event at a time that suits their community and association throughout the month of October.

More than 23,000 Canadians celebrated World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend in 2019 at over 225 events across the nation. From games and skills sessions to classroom activities and road hockey, people of all ages contributed to the growth of women’s hockey in their own unique way!

CLICK HERE for a list of the events that are happening across the nation!


With events from Comox Valley to St. John’s, there were many ways to celebrate the 2023 edition of World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend. Check out how Canadians took part!
Celebrating the women’s game
There was fun and friendship at the girls’ hockey jamboree in Humboldt, SK, for World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend.
Check out how Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrated the 2022 edition of World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend.
Check out how Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrated the 2021 edition of World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend.
Grace Barlow, Melissa Brunn, Colleen Geddes and Megan Howes became the first all-female crew to officiate in Junior A.

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2023 WGIHW: Coming together to celebrate girls hockey
See how Canadians celebrated World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend in 2023.
2022 WGIHW: Canadians celebrate women’s hockey
See how Canadians celebrated World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend in 2022.
Pond to Podium: Grassroots to gold medal
The gold medallists met minor hockey players across the country.
2021 WGIHW: Canadians celebrate women’s hockey
See how Canadians celebrated World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend in 2021.