Held every four years, the Canada Winter Games showcases the top under-16 hockey talent in the country that sees one province or territory emerge as the best in the Nation. Men’s hockey was first contested at the Canada Winter Games in 1967 in Quebec City. Women’s hockey later joined the Canada Winter Games in 1991 when the Games were held in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Player Selection
Team Ontario participating at the 2019 Canada Winter Games consists of the top U-16 players across the province. All players have been evaluated throughout the start of the 2018-19 season, with the team named in January. Prior to departing for the tournament, a mini-camp will take place with all players and coaches.
Team Ontario at the CWG
Team Ontario is the defending champion from the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, BC, having defeated Team Alberta in the Gold Medal Game. This team included current OHL standouts Nick Suzuki, Owen Tippett and Michael DiPietro. Team Ontario has earned five gold medals, one silver medals and two bronze medals in the last 13 Canadian Winter Games.
About the 2019 Canada Winter Games
From February 15 until March 3, 2019, the eyes of the nation will be on Red Deer, Alberta as they host the 2019 Canada Winter Games - the largest multi-sport and cultural event for youth in Canada and the largest event to be hosted in Red Deer’s history. Featuring over 150 events in 19 sports and a major arts and cultural festival, the 2019 Canada Winter Games will welcome up to 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches and more than 100,000 spectators, with a forecasted economic impact of over $132 million. The 27th edition of the Canada Games, the 2019 Games is set to provide a stage for Canada’s next generation of national, international and Olympic champions to compete and will leave a legacy for athletic and leadership greatness in Red Deer.
For more information on the 2019 Games, please visit: canadagames.ca/2019.
