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Ontario Reign Celebrate Women in Sports Through Community, Hockey, and Leadership

Published: March 5, 2026

AEG’s Ontario Reign reinforced its commitment to inclusion, leadership, and community engagement during its annual Women in Sports Hockey Game on March 1, 2026, at Toyota Arena. The event celebrated the growing influence of women across athletics while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of players and leaders.

The day began with a Women in Sports Clinic and Panel hosted by the Hope Reigns Foundation. Designed to expand access to the sport, the program invited girls and women from across the community to engage with hockey both on and off the ice through skill development and career-focused conversations.

Participants first took part in a Learn to Skate session focused on building confidence and accessibility for newcomers. The clinic was followed by a panel discussion featuring LA Kings Scout and Community & Hockey Development Specialist Blake Bolden, Minnesota Frost forward Dominique Petrie of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), and former NWHL player Paige Capistran. Panelists shared insights from their career journeys across professional hockey, scouting, broadcasting, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, perseverance, and expanding opportunities for women in sports.

“This event is about creating access and showing girls and women that there is a place for them in hockey—whether that’s on the ice, behind the scenes, or in leadership roles,” said Madelyn Morgan, Community Relations and Events Coordinator for the Ontario Reign.

The celebration continued throughout the evening with ceremonial puck drops and in-game interviews featuring the panelists. The Reign also hosted a Diaper Drive in partnership with the Child Care Resource Center, extending the event’s impact beyond the arena to support local families.

Through its Women in Sports Game, the Ontario Reign demonstrated how sports can serve as a platform for empowerment, community connection, and meaningful social impact—on the ice and beyond.