Southeast Alberta to host first CSSHL U18 national championship in 2027
The tournament will bring elite junior hockey teams from across Canada to the region for the first time.
Why it matters
Hosting a national junior hockey championship could bring visiting teams, families and economic activity to Southeast Alberta communities.
Southeast Alberta has been named host of the inaugural Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) U18 National Championship, set to take place in spring 2027.
The event will be organized under the Southeast Alberta Hockey Association (SAHA), which secured hosting rights for the first-ever edition of the championship at this age level.
Details on venues, dates and participating teams have not yet been released, but the tournament is expected to draw top U18 hockey programs from across the country to the region.
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