They were the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds for nearly 38 years.
Starting in the 2025-26 season, they will no longer be. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Hounds to the community of Warman. This relocation is contingent upon approval by the Warman City Council and a successful season ticket and corporate sponsorship drive.
If approved, all Notre Dame list assets and active players eligible for next season will be transferred to the Warman franchise. The Hounds in Notre Dame have been a part of the SJHL since 1987 and provided opportunities for young men to pursue their hockey dreams.
Kyle McIntyre is the commissioner of the SJHL.
“It is bittersweet having a historical program like the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds leave the SJHL. We understand that there is a new and exciting vision for Notre Dame. We appreciate the Board’s focus on player well-being and experience and are excited about the possibility of adding a strong and progressive new leadership group to our league in Saskatchewan’s fastest-growing city.”
Warman boasts a state-of-the-art facility that has long been the proud host of the SJHL Showcase, cementing its reputation as a premier hockey destination. With the final league approval set for the Annual General Meeting in June, the excitement is building for what’s next in this thriving hockey hub.
