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Women's Hockey Soars in Atlantic Canada: Silver, Bronze, and Sellouts
5 May
Summary
- Team Atlantic earned silver at the U-18 national championships, their first medal in 20 years.
- The Northern Selects secured a bronze medal at the Esso Cup, a first for the region.
- Halifax hosted two sold-out PWHL games, showcasing massive fan support for women's hockey.
Atlantic Canada experienced an unforgettable season of growth and exposure for women's hockey. The region's athletes achieved significant milestones, and it hosted major national and international events.
Team Atlantic achieved its best finish in 20 years, securing a silver medal at the Canadian U-18 national championships, falling to Quebec 3-1. This achievement followed a bronze medal win in 2005. Megan Mossey from Prince Edward Island was named Best Defender, and Nova Scotia's Kendall Doiron, the team captain, was recognized as Best Forward.
The Northern Selects brought home the region's first medal from the Esso Cup, Canada's U-18 national club championship, earning a bronze. In a historic all-Atlantic final hosted in Dieppe, New Brunswick, the Northern Selects faced the Moncton Rockets. Hali-Rose MacLean, captain of the Northern Selects, was named tournament MVP.
Additionally, Sydney, Nova Scotia, hosted the 2026 U-18 World Championships, where the USA defeated Canada 2-0 for the gold. Canada's silver medal-winning roster featured Atlantic stars including Megan Mossey, Kendall Doiron, and Jaylee MacKinnon. Halifax also drew massive crowds, selling out two Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) games at the Scotiabank Centre, demonstrating strong fan passion and potential for expansion.
Overall, the 2025-26 season solidified Atlantic Canada as a vibrant hub for women's and girls' hockey, successfully hosting events that showcased top talent and engaged enthusiastic fan bases across Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick.
