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By Benny Walchuk
May 18, 2021 | 11:56 AM
Following the cancellation of all spring 2021 events, Hockey Canada has announced the new host cities for its three spring 2022 national championships – the Esso Cup, TELUS Cup and Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons.
The Esso Cup will return to Saskatchewan for the third time in 2022 when the Prince Albert Bears host Canada’s National Women’s U18 Club Championship.
The TELUS Cup, Canada’s National U18 Club Championship, will head to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and the Centennial Cup, the National Junior A
championship will head to Estevan, Sask., in 2022.
It’s the first time the National Junior A Championship will be held in the province since Humboldt hosted it back in 2012.
February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
Hockey Canada has announced it is cancelling all spring 2021 national championships.
That includes the Esso Cup – Women’s U18 Club championship, the Telus Cup – the Under 18 hockey championship, the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons – the Canadian Junior A Championship, and the Allan Cup – the Senior Men’s championship.
The decision was made due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Hockey Canada issued a statement from Tom Renney, chief executive officer and Scoot Smith, president and chief operating officer: “Despite a strong desire to work with four great communities to host the top players in various levels across the country this season, the health and safety of all participants and the communities at large continues to be of the utmost importance to Hockey Canada.
But even with that change, the 2021 Esso Cup still isn’t a sure thing.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced on Tuesday they would extend all restrictions until Feb. 19, meaning all hockey games will continue to be postponed. Hockey games have not been permitted in the province since the end of November.
As the restrictions continue to be extended, plans are still in place to host the 2021 Esso Cup in Prince Albert this year. Host committee co-chair Robin Wildey said the tournament is considered a go until they get a phone call from Hockey Canada, who ultimately runs the event, cancelling the tournament.