2026 First Nations Minor Hockey Festival
START DATE
April 2, 2026
END DATE
April 5, 2026
LOCATION
Val-d'Or, Québec
ABOUT
The 2026 First Nations Minor Hockey Festival was held in Held in Val-d'Or, Québec from April 2-5, 2026. This event was presented by our Title Sponsor Béric Sport. Congratulations to all teams and athletes who took part in this year’s Festival!
This event is built on the spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, and the gathering of nations through sport—values that were clearly reflected throughout the weekend. We appreciate everyone for helping maintain a positive and respectful environment across all arenas—for players, officials, and spectators alike.
RESULTS
U11C
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Ouje Wolves // 🥈 Finalists: Wemindji Future Wolves
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Noah Lazervin // ⚡ Best Forward: Nick Cooper // 🛡️ Best Defence: Koda Bearskin // 🥅 Best Goalie: Levi Carre // ⭐ Top Scorer: Kayson House
U11R
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Whapmagoostui // 🥈 Finalists: Waskaganish
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Emerson Petagumskum // ⚡ Best Forward: Davis Wadden // 🛡️ Best Defence: Sidney Katapatuk // 🥅 Best Goalie: Rafael Moses // ⭐ Top Scorer: Emerson Petagumskum
U13C
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Waskaganish Future Wings // 🥈 Finalists: Mistissini Beavers
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Drayce Hester // ⚡ Best Forward: Godson Brien // 🛡️ Best Defence: Drayce Hester // 🥅 Best Goalie: JC Moses // ⭐ Top Scorer: Drake Mcleod
U13R
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Whapmagoostui // 🥈 Finalists: Nemaska Axemen
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Jacob Dick Jr // ⚡ Best Forward: Karlson Petagumskum // 🛡️ Best Defence: Sam Jolly-Gull // 🥅 Best Goalie: Hailey Carre // ⭐ Top Scorer: David-Jayce Masty
U15C
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Chisasibi Future Hunters // 🥈 Finalists: Waskaganish Future Jets
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Shayden House // ⚡ Best Forward: Casey Sealhunter // 🛡️ Best Defence: Drake Moses // 🥅 Best Goalie: Chase Hester // ⭐ Top Scorer: Logan Kakabat
U15R
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Waswanipi Chiefs // 🥈 Finalists: Winneway Hawks
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Lennox Jolly // ⚡ Best Forward: Kaydus Iserhoff // 🛡️ Best Defence: Tony Mowatt // 🥅 Best Goalie: Keiran Rogers // ⭐ Top Scorer: Lennox Jolly
U18C
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Chisasibi Nomads // 🥈 Finalists: Waskaganish Bardowns
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Leesha Grant // ⚡ Best Forward: Jeff Kitty // 🛡️ Best Defence: Hayden Mowatt // 🥅 Best Goalie: Tyrus Hester // ⭐ Top Scorer: Collin Moses
U18R
STANDINGS
🥇 Champions: Nemaska Axemen // 🥈 Finalists: Wemindji Painthills
AWARD WINNERS
🏆 MVP: Zach Blackned // ⚡ Best Forward: Manny Visitor // 🛡️ Best Defence: Shaun Etherington // 🥅 Best Goalie: Dalton Kakabat // ⭐ Top Scorer: Keisen Mianscum
PHOTOS
