Mark Your Calendars - 2026 AWG Territorial Trials for Hockey

Hockey NWT is excited to announce that the Territorial Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games will take place in Yellowknife, January 7-11, 2026.

This single set of trials, hosted for all AWG sports in Yellowknife and the surrounding area, is a change from past years and comes as part of a financial decision by Sport North to ensure full participation for Team NT while managing reduced Games funding. In previous years, separate trials were held for team and individual sports.

The 2026 Arctic Winter Games will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8-15, 2026, giving athletes just under two months of training and preparation between trials and the Games.

Team Composition for Hockey
According to the AWG Technical Package, each jurisdiction may send up to:

• U15 Male (2011 or later) - 17 athletes

• U18 Male (2008 or later) - 17 athletes

• U19 Female (2007 or later) - 17 athletes

• Coaches - 3 per team (female coach required for the female team)

The hockey events at the 2026 AWG will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, bringing together top youth players from across the North for a week of competition, culture, and connection.

More details, including registration links and schedules, will be shared in the near future. In the meantime, teams, clubs, and communities are encouraged to start preparing and identifying potential athletes for these trials.