HOCKEY CANADA
From the BCEHL to the MMFHL, 98 women’s U18 teams are competing to earn one of five regional berths to join the host Prince Albert Bears at the 2023 Esso Cup in April.
Five teams—the Flames, Ice, Lynx, Selects and Stars—will compete at regionals. Who moves on to Prince Albert?
The host Bears will take on the Atlantic champs in their opener at Canada’s Women’s U18 National Club Championship.
The Fraser Valley Rush had a +123 goal differential during the regular season to finish 25 points clear in the BCEHL.
The Calgary Fire dominated in February, losing just once in a shootout in the month to finish atop the AFHL standings.
The Regina Rebels ended the regular season with a 10-game win streak to take first place by six points in the Prairies.
Separated by only one point, the Westman Wildcats edged the Winnipeg Ice claim the MFHL regular-season title.
The As de Québec scored more and allowed less than anyone in the LHEQ, winning 26 of 28 to finish 10 points clear.
The Northern Selects dropped only one game in the regular season, posting a +94-goal differential to top the MMFHL.
The Eastern Ice Breakers won its last seven games to claim the 2022-23 regular-season title in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Hockey Canada has unveiled the host communities for six national and international events, from B.C. to Nova Scotia.
