Frequently asked questions

What is U Sports Women's Hockey?

U Sports Women's Hockey is a An amateur, recreational, or regional ice hockey league. based in Canada. Formerly CIS Women's Ice Hockey - Canadian university women's hockey (U Sports, formerly Canadian Interuniversity Sport).

How many teams play in U Sports Women's Hockey?

We currently have 0 teams tracked in U Sports Women's Hockey. If you are associated with a team we are missing, you can submit a team listing to add it.

What level of hockey is U Sports Women's Hockey?

U Sports Women's Hockey is classified as a amateur league in the RinkStop directory. Amateur hockey covers a wide range of competitive levels, from recreational adult leagues play primarily for fun and exercise, up to senior amateur leagues that sit just below the professional ranks. These leagues are the backbone of grassroots hockey in most countries and often the entry point for adult newcomers to the sport. Registration fees, ice time costs, and rules vary widely by jurisdiction.

How can I follow U Sports Women's Hockey games and results?

We do not currently have an official U Sports Women's Hockey website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does U Sports Women's Hockey operate?

U Sports Women's Hockey is a Canada-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Canada. Ice hockey in Canada is organized by Hockey Canada and thirteen regional Member Branches. Canada fields the national men's and women's teams and is a founding member of the IIHF. The NHL — founded in Montreal in 1917 — operates seven Canadian franchises across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) — formed from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL — drafts players aged 16-20 each spring, while U Sports runs university hockey and provincial leagues cover senior amateur play. According to IIHF member-association data, Canada has approximately 3,500 indoor rinks and 5,000 outdoor rinks — the largest indoor-rink base of any country and the highest per capita.

How do I get involved with U Sports Women's Hockey?

The most direct routes into U Sports Women's Hockey are: (1) try out for one of the 0 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to U Sports Women's Hockey level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for U Sports Women's Hockey was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.