DATA SOURCES
& METHODOLOGY
We believe in transparency. Here's where the public information comes from, how we label evidence, and which sources are monitored for review.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We only publish statistics we can verify from official sources. When data is estimated or calculated, we clearly label it as such.
Data directly from official sources like Hockey Canada reports.
Calculations based on verified data with clearly stated methodology.
Program listings submitted by providers and verified by our team.
Source Standard
Official first
League, association, school, rink, organizer, provider, or sport-governing-body pages are the preferred source for facts, dates, prices, locations, and eligibility details.
Credible secondary, labeled
When official pages are incomplete or unavailable, credible secondary sources can be used, but they should be labeled as secondary and reviewed before strong claims are published.
Association Audit Standard
The association directory uses a May 12, 2026 off-season standard: a site can be current if it shows reasonable evidence from the just-completed season, current off-season administration, or early next-season activity. Second-pass source checks may add official source links after the original audit, but unresolved rural rows remain labelled as follow-up leads.
Off-season currentness
AGM notices, spring tryouts, coach applications, year-end reports, current board pages, and recent playoff or registration evidence can all count as current.
Platform migrations
TeamLinkt, HockeyTech, HomeTeamsOnline, Spordle, GOALLINE, and old LeagueLineup or Geocities links are labelled so stale domains are not mistaken for official current sources.
Follow-up boundaries
Rural rows without a resolved official site remain visible as review leads. PuckReady does not claim the full Manitoba MHA website universe is complete.
Source documents used
- Deep Research/compass_artifact_wf-c0ffe236-4bd6-4afa-9094-933c51ff8d74_text_markdown.md
- Deep Research/Manitoba Minor Hockey Website Audit.docx
- Deep Research/Manitoba Minor Hockey Website Inventory.docx
Primary Data Sources
Hockey Canada Annual Reporting
Official StatisticsPlayer registration data by province, age division, and gender. Published annually.
- Manitoba player registration counts
- Age division breakdown (U7-U18)
- Junior hockey registration
Hockey Manitoba
Provincial AuthorityOfficial provincial hockey organization. Provides tier structures, fee schedules, and regulations.
- Tier structure (A1-A5)
- Team categorization
- Provincial fee schedules
Hockey Winnipeg
Regional AuthorityMetro Winnipeg hockey organization. Provides local association information and fee structures.
- Registration fees
- Association listings
- League schedules
Hockey Canada, Hockey Manitoba, and Hockey Winnipeg rulebooks
Official RulesCurrent rulebook and handbook sources used for parent-facing rules, sanctioning, travel-permit, and rink-behaviour guidance.
- Equipment context
- Penalty and referee-signal context
- Body checking guidance
- Sanctioning and tournament questions
WHL & CHL
Junior Hockey LeaguesOfficial draft results and player progression data.
- WHL draft picks by province
- Manitoba player counts
MJHL Hockey
Junior LeagueManitoba Junior Hockey League official data on alumni and NCAA placements.
- NCAA Division I alumni counts
- Player advancement statistics
NCAA Eligibility Center
Official EligibilityRules and eligibility requirements for prospective NCAA student-athletes.
- Eligibility framing
- Academic requirements
- Recruiting context
U SPORTS
Canadian University SportCanadian university sport organization used for U Sports pathway context.
- Canadian university hockey pathway context
- Scholarship and eligibility context
Local Associations
Community ProgramsAssociation websites and regional portals used for community hockey context, local links, registration cues, and source verification.
- Registration fees (SBMHA, LSMHA, etc.)
- Association links
- Off-season currentness signals
- Program offerings
Manitoba Minor Hockey Website Audit
Association InventoryMay 12, 2026 review of Manitoba minor hockey association, regional, AA/AAA, and female hockey web properties.
- Website status
- Platform/host
- Content currency
- Confidence labels
- Manual follow-up gaps
Monitored Source Registry
The registry is used to create review candidates. It does not automatically publish scraped changes.
Discovery Coverage Checks
PuckReady also runs targeted checks for sources that are easy to miss with a generic scraper. These checks create review candidates, not automatic public listings.
Excessive Speed Hockey
Official program sourceSeasonal camp and training pages are checked as one adapter so hidden detail pages can still become review candidates.
WinnPro Hockey
Official program sourceJuly, August, and on-ice program pages are monitored separately because family-facing blocks can live on different URLs.
Laker Hockey Academy
Official program sourceThe long hockey-programs page is split into individual review candidates rather than treated as one generic page.
Zajac Hockey Winnipeg
Official program sourceWinnipeg-specific camp and clinic page monitored for local opportunities.
Manitoba Hockey Parents
Manual lead sourceCommunity posts can point to missed opportunities, but PuckReady looks for an official organizer source before publishing facts.
Winnipeg Ice Exchange
Manual lead sourceCommunity ice-time posts are treated as leads, not automatic public listings.
Association audit sources
Manual verification sourcesRegional and association pages from the May 12, 2026 audit are used to confirm official links and coverage gaps, not to auto-publish programs.
Hockey Manitoba Tournaments
Official provincial tournament source.
Hockey Manitoba Minor Hockey Tournaments
Official sanctioned Manitoba minor hockey tournament index.
Hockey Winnipeg Tournaments
Official Hockey Winnipeg event API source; filters non-hockey tournament events before creating review candidates.
Hockey for All Centre Jets Hockey Development
Official Jets Hockey Development source.
Portage Cup
Official Portage Cup tournament source for Manitoba teams.
Wheatland Hockey
Official skills, female, goalie, spring team, and clinic source.
Evolution Hockey Programs
Official Evolution Hockey current program listing.
RINK Spring Programs
Official RINK spring program source.
Methodology Notes
NHL Draft Odds
Our NHL statistics are framed as estimates and should be read as directional rather than exact odds. We compare long-run Hockey Canada registration data, junior draft context, and career-length thresholds because:
- Draft picks today come from cohorts that registered 12-15 years ago
- Being drafted does not guarantee an NHL career
- Many drafted players never play a single NHL game
Registration Fees
Fee ranges are sourced from individual minor hockey association websites. We report base registration costs, which typically don't include additional team fees, tournament fees, or equipment. Fees are updated annually as associations publish new rates.
Program Listings
Programs are submitted by providers through our submission form. Our team reviews submissions for accuracy before publishing. We do not verify coaching credentials or guarantee program quality.
Claim Review
Strong public claims should connect to this source standard or be softened. When a page uses a credible secondary source, the page should make that clear instead of presenting it as official data.
Important Disclaimer
PuckReady is an independent resource built by Manitoba hockey parents. We are not affiliated with Hockey Manitoba, Hockey Canada, Hockey Winnipeg, or any specific program. While we strive for accuracy, this information is provided as-is and should not be used as the sole basis for important decisions. Always verify directly with official sources.