College of PEI to host on Halloween weekend in Charlottetown
Subject Hockey Canada, in partnership with U SPORTS, is happy to announce the 2025 College Championship might be hosted on the College of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) from October 30 to November 2, 2025. This marks the second consecutive yr of the brand new, prolonged format, which debuted in 2024 in Ontario at York College.
Final yrâs occasion noticed the College of Victoria Vikes declare the nationwide title after a round-robin event that includes 4 groups from throughout the nation. The event format consists of one crew from the Canada West, Ontario College Athletics (OUA), and Atlantic College Subject Hockey League, plus the host college. This format ensures illustration from throughout the nation competing for the nationwide title.
York, Waterloo, UPEI and UVIC do battle on the 2024 College Championships in Toronto. Photographs/Yan Huckendubler
The 2025 version continues Subject Hockey Canadaâs internet hosting plan, aimed toward constructing a sustainable and inclusive nationwide championship. UPEIâs choice as host highlights the expansion of hockey within the Atlantic area and reinforces the dedication to long-term growth throughout all college conferences.
The final time the college championships was hosted in Atlantic Canada was in 2002, when the occasion was hosted in Halifax. The event was additionally hosted in Halifax in 1991 and 1976.
Jane Vessey, Director of Athletics and Recreation, mentioned internet hosting the nationwide championship is a milestone second for the UPEI program.
âThis occasion is a testomony to the expansion of subject hockey at UPEI and in our province,â mentioned Vessey. âItâs an unimaginable alternative to showcase the expertise of our student-athletes whereas welcoming the nation to our campus. We couldnât be prouder.â
U SPORTS Chief Sport Officer, Matthew Davies mentioned bringing the championship to UPEI aligns completely with U SPORTS partnership targets.
âIt’s thrilling to see the College Subject Hockey Championship heading to PEI for the primary time,â mentioned Davies. âA key goal of this partnership is to have our companions develop their sport on the college stage, and we’re seeing that in 2025 because the championship heads to UPEI, an establishment that has not too long ago hosted 4 very profitable U SPORTS Championships. We all know that the Subject Hockey Canada and UPEI will do a tremendous job welcoming the very best college subject hockey groups to Atlantic Canada for the primary time in additional than twenty years.â
Susan Ahrens, CEO of Subject Hockey Canada, mentioned that final yrâs occasion was an enormous success within the nationwide championship portfolio and is happy for the expansion and momentum this yr in Charlottetown.
âOnce we first sat down with U SPORTS and different leaders from universities throughout the nation, it was clear that Subject Hockey Canada main the college nationals introduced an unparalleled alternative to help development of our recreation from coast to coast to coast,â Ahrens mentioned. âThat is an inclusive method to ship a real nationwide championship occasion for the very best hockey athletes and faculties throughout Canada. In bringing the brand new, expanded Nationwide Championships to Prince Edward Island, we see this in motion.â
Followers can comply with the journey to the championship beginning in early September, as groups play for qualification all through the common season in all areas. Ahrens continued, thanking the neighborhood, workers and volunteers for his or her dedication to rising hockey nationwide.
âThat is the eventâs first time again within the Atlantic provinces in over 20 years at a time when all Atlantic faculties and provinces are engaged, rising and thriving. Thanks for UPEI for internet hosting, to all faculties for competing and to our personal Hailey Yhap for main our LOC in supply of this occasion. Good luck to all groups!â
Keep tuned for updates on qualifying groups, schedules, and streaming particulars because the season unfolds.
