Minor Peewee U12 HL, CHL 2022-2023 (Greater London Hockey Association)

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BACKGROUND In 2017, Hockey Canada, along with its Members, implemented a direction to move to modified ice programming for U9 hockey and below. This model has been in place since the 2018-2019 season. While the program has undergone small modifications, there has been no evaluation to determine if modified ice remains the best option for the U9 age category.