Scotiabank Hockey Club

hockey for all

Scotiabank is on a mission to make hockey more diverse, more inclusive and more accessible for all.

Hockey Diversity Alliance

To inspire a diverse generation of hockey players and fans, and help change the face of hockey, we’re partnering with the HDA to support grassroots initiatives and the Hockey Diversity Alliance Education Program.

Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund

To support Black and Indigenous youth, and young People of Colour, we’re partnering with Hockey Canada and donating $350,000 to the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund.

Future of Hockey Lab

To create, experience and test new ideas to help make hockey more welcoming and equitable, we’re partnering with Hockey Nova Scotia on the Future of Hockey Lab.

You Can Play

To ensure safety and inclusion in hockey for LGBT+ athletes, coaches and fans, we’ve committed $120,000 over the next 3 years to You Can Play.

Project North

To provide young people from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to play the game, we’re partnering with Project North to help deliver new hockey equipment to communities across Canada’s North.

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association

To support the future of the women’s game, we’re partnering with the PWHPA to showcase the most talented players in North America, while inspiring the next generation through programs like Scotia Rising Teammates.

Hockey 4 Youth

Scotiabank supports Hockey 4 Youth programming in various cities across the country, providing new Canadians and high-priority youth the opportunity to play ice hockey.

Programs

Goals for Goals

This past NHL season, we helped 688 fans get $500 closer their financial goals. Thank you for entering!

Scotiabank Skaters

Give your child a once in a lifetime chance to join their hockey heroes on the ice. Join the fun by entering the Scotiabank Skaters Contest today!

Scotiabank
Hockey Day in Canada

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is heading to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories this upcoming February. The festivities include grassroots events featuring NHL Alumni™ and the Stanley Cup.

Scotiabank
Girls HockeyFest

To ensure access to hockey no matter their financial standing, we’re hosting free hockey clinics across Canada for young women, introducing them to inspirational role models, including Scotiabank Teammates, Cassie-Campbell Pascall and Natalie Spooner

Meet our Teammates

Meet the heroes of the game, past and
present, that round out the Scotiabank Hockey Club squad.

Akim
Aliu

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2021

Teams:
Calgary Flames^®, Sudbury Wolves, and Toronto Marlboros

Accomplishments:
Co-Founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, Founder of Time to Dream Foundation, and named to the 2021 Maclean’s Power List

Hometown:
Okene, Nigeria

“I'm so proud to be partnered with an organization that is so committed to helping make hockey more welcoming and accessible to all players - regardless of race, religion, gender, ability or sexual orientation.” – Akim Aliu

Cassie
Campbell-Pascall

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2010

Teams:
University of Guelph Gryphons, Calgary X-Treme, Canadian Women’s National Team.

Accomplishments:
21x medalist with the Canadian Women’s National Team.

Hometown:
Richmond Hill, Ontario

“It is an honor to be a part of the Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, which helps encourage the young female athletes in our community to reach their infinite potential.”
Cassie Campbell-Pascall

Darcy
Tucker

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2013

Teams:
Montreal Canadiens^®, Tampa Bay Lightning^®, Toronto Maple Leafs^®, Colorado Avalanche^®.

Accomplishments:
3x Memorial Cup Champion.

Hometown:
Castor, Alberta

“Always shoot for the stars. Believe in your ability and don’t let negativity stand in your path to success.”
Darcy Tucker’s parents

Lanny
McDonald

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2012

Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs^®, Colorado Rockies^®, Calgary Flames^®

Accomplishments:
Stanley Cup Champion, King Clancy Memorial Trophy recipient and Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy recipient.

Hometown:
Hanna, Alberta

“Sign your name so people can read it. Be proud of who you are.”
Lanny McDonald’s father

Natalie
Spooner

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2020

Teams:
Ohio State, Team Canada, CWHL, member of the PWHPA.

Accomplishments:
Two-time Olympic medallist and has played in seven IIHF Women’s World Championships, winning one gold, five silver and one bronze as part of Canada’s National Women’s Team.

Hometown:
Scarborough, Ontario

“I am so proud to partner with Scotiabank as they continue to invest in growing women’s hockey around Canada so that every little girl can dream big for their future.”
Natalie Spooner

P.K.
Subban

Joined Scotiabank Hockey Club:
2015

Current Team:
New Jersey Devils^®

Accomplishments:
James Norris memorial Trophy recipient, Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x IIHF World Junior Gold Medalist.

Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario

“When hockey started in September, that was like my January 1st. That was the signal of the start of the year.”
P.K. Subban