Manitoba’s top Indigenous hockey talent made a statement on the national stage this month, bringing home double gold from the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). Held May 5–10 in Kamloops, B.C., the tournament saw both the male and female U18 teams from Manitoba top the podium—an achievement that highlights the strength of the province’s hockey development and the spirit of its young athletes.
In the male division final, Team Manitoba edged out Team Alberta 4–2 in a fast-paced gold medal matchup. Goals came from Trace Langan, Mikey Thomas, and Carter Haney. Earlier in the week, the team posted key wins over Saskatchewan (5–3), British Columbia (4–2), and Eastern Door and the North (8–1), while tying Ontario (1–1) and dropping a round-robin match to Alberta (3–0). In the semi-finals, they punched their ticket to the final with a nail-biting 5–4 win over Saskatchewan.
The male roster included goaltenders Dawson Groen and Urijah Moosetail; defencemen Hubert Clarke (assistant captain), Ayden Collins (assistant captain), Sandro Dell’Acqua (assistant captain), Cade McCallum, Gage Sutherland, and Madden Tymchak; and forwards Wyatt Dyck, Julian Fedora, Maxx Hamelin, Carter Haney (assistant captain), Tyden Lafournaise, Trace Langan, Chantyn Michell-Thompson, Noah Oughton, Gavin Quennelle, Shea Rollason, Mikey Thomas, and team captain Hank Thompson. The team was led by head coach Josh Tripp, with assistant coaches Ryan Person and Hayden Yaremko.
On the female side, Team Manitoba capped off a dominant tournament with a 2–0 shutout win over Team British Columbia in the championship game. Their performance throughout the week was nothing short of impressive, showcasing depth, skill, and composure.
The female roster featured goaltenders Bailey Grunewald, Isabelle Labossiere, and Casey Morand; defencemen Keandra Broughton, Lana Cipriano, Brooklyn Collins, Kai Hyatt, Linnea Misner, and Attica Sobering; and forwards Liberty Aime, Jessica Anderson, Kirby Gray, Braya Kapusta, Cali Lavallee, Callie Paull, Jade Pelland, Rio Pierre, Gabrielle Robbins, Reese Schutte, Cheyenne Scott-Cooke, Bre-Ann Windross, and Selene Wozney. The team was coached by Dale Bear and Kaitlyn Bassett.
Hosted in partnership with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops, the NAHC is Canada’s premier stage for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) U18 hockey players. More than just a competition, the event celebrates cultural pride, unity, and excellence through sport.
Manitoba’s historic sweep is a testament to the dedication of its athletes, the guidance of their coaches, and the support of families and communities across the province. These young players did more than win gold—they made Manitoba proud.
