Cape Breton University is providing the use of the Kehoe Forum for any team pre-competition activities for the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship taking place Jan. 10-18 in Cape Breton. ContributedArticle contentCape Breton University announced its support of the host organizing committee for the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship taking place Jan. 10-18 in Sydney and Membertou.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAs the first arena in Canada dedicated to women’s hockey at the Kehoe Forum, CBU will help Cape Breton welcome the world and celebrate the development of hockey for women and girls through various initiatives.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“Cape Breton University is honoured to partner with the host organizing committee to bring this world-class event to our community,” CBU president David Dingwall said in a release. “As the home of women’s hockey in Canada, CBU is committed to supporting these incredible athletes and ensuring they experience the very best of Cape Breton Island’s hospitality. We are proud to welcome the world to our campus and our community.”Article contentCBU’s commitment includes in-kind contributions to support the tournament. They include:Article content• Use of CBU vans for transportation of officials and VIPsArticle content• More than 150 bachelor of tourism and hospitality management students to serve in volunteer rolesArticle content• Access to meeting spaces and conference/event facilities across campusArticle content• Use of the Kehoe Forum for any team pre-competition activitiesArticle content• Access to the CBU high performance training centre for teams as well as recreational facilities on campusArticle content• A CBU-hosted receptionArticle content“Having the Kehoe Forum, the first arena in Canada dedicated to women’s hockey, is truly inspiring,” said Leijsa Wilton, chair of the host organizing committee. “For young girls, it’s powerful to play where women’s hockey is celebrated. Our work in trying to break down barriers to equality for girls and women in hockey is coming to fruition with these top-ranked international players being showcased in Cape Breton.”Article content
Cape Breton University to partner with IIHF U18 Womens World Hockey Championship
