Changes to simplify the
minor hockey system to go into effect next season.
Following the
recommendations of a task team, the age division names will be changing,
impacting all minor and female hockey programs under the Hockey Canada
umbrella. The change was initiated by Hockey Canada and its 13 provincial and
territorial members and will be implemented nationally with their input and
support for the 2020-21 season.
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CURRENT NAME
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BIRTH YEAR
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NEW NAME
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Initiation
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2014 & younger
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Under 7 (U7)
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Novice
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2012, 2013
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Under 9 (U9)
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Atom
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2010, 2011
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Under 11 (U11)
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Peewee
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2008, 2009
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Under 13 (U13)
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Bantam
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2006, 2007
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Under 15 (U15)
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Midget
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2003, 2004, 2005
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Under 18 (U18)
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Intermediate
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1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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Under 22 (U22)
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Fundamentals
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Open Age
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FUNdamentals (Open Age)
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*All ages as of December 31st
“We believe everyone should feel welcome in the game and in our on-going effort to make hockey more inclusive, the Members at the Hockey Canada Annual Meeting determined that the names of our age Divisions will change,” said Michael Brind’Amour, chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. “Following a comprehensive review, we believe this change will simplify the system for families who may be new to the game. The new age Division names will be implemented for next season.”