Kristina Gardner

The Vancouver Canucks lit up Rogers Arena on Wednesday November 5, 2025  to celebrate Diwali, as they faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks. The ninth-annual Canucks Diwali night celebrated the festival of light in a way that celebrated the rich culture of B.C.’s South Asian community.

Nina Jobst-Smith sat at a table with her girlfriend and parents, waiting to hear which team she would end up playing for in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. With emotions rising and heart racing, a media coordinator stood behind her before Vancouver's selection. At that moment, she knew her name was going to be called.

WickFest, the annual hockey festival that celebrates young female athletes and their passion for the game, visited the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex from January 31 to February  2, 2025. This is the thirteenth year that Surrey has hosted the festival. The weekend welcomed female athletes from across Canada and the United States, offering off-ice wellness workshops and on-ice sessions with Olympic gold medalist and event founder, Hayley Wickenheiser.