Saskatchewan senior hockey grows as the internet evolves. 

Saskatchewan senior hockey is the envy of Canadian hockey culture.

Across 14 senior men’s leagues and one senior female league, small town passion and pride is kept alive through hockey teams.

While senior hockey in Saskatchewan has always been a fixture across the province, social media innovations have propelled the culture to a new level. 

Launched in 2020, the “Monday Nooner Podcast” features a cast of senior hockey professionals who meticulously break down every senior hockey score and team around Saskatchewan.

During the season, the podcast runs a “Top Ten Show” where hosts rank who they believe are the ten best teams across the province. 

Since their launch, the brand has become a staple across Saskatchewan rinks with towns such as Lumsden featuring a Nooner flag hung beside the Canadian flag.

The podcast has revamped the way hockey is viewed across Saskatchewan and created a social culture unseen anywhere else in the country. 

“Wicked Deadly”, Saskatchewan’s senior hockey forum has given fans across the province the chance to share their opinions.

The forum is a site where fans create anonymous accounts to debate, hate and argue amongst each other. 

While the forum has become a topic of controversy from an ethical standpoint, there’s no denying the fact that the banter has led to a rejuvenation of hatred between teams and fans alike. 

There’s no denying that the media has changed the landscape of senior hockey in Saskatchewan but to say the interest is a new phenomenon is simply incorrect. 

Hockey Saskatchewan lists the first ever provincial champion as the Moose Jaw Moose who took home the trophy in 1912. Meaning that senior hockey is a tradition with over 100 years in the Wheat Province. 

While tradition is paramount to Saskatchewan’s hockey culture, modern versatility is what has helped prolong and increase the steady growth across the province. 

Leagues such as the new Prairie Men’s Hockey League (PMHL) have lower costs associated with their import rules. The PMHL has strict rules around imports which only permit each team to have a small number on their respective rosters. 

Imports are classified by Hockey Saskatchewan as players with 40 or more games of junior “A” or higher worth of experience. In contrast, leagues such as the Long Lake Hockey League (LLHL) have looser rules allowing for more imported players. 

This versatility allows for teams to compete based on how much money they want to spend paying players and opens the door to different degrees of competition. 

The passion and envy is evident in Saskatchewan’s senior hockey culture. One aspect that is frequently mentioned in addition to the fan support is the financial support. 

In 2025, the Wynyard Monarchs hosted the Round Lake Bears in a provincial “A” matchup. Wynyard sold out its 1300 seat arena and produced a 50/50 draw with a take home of over $10,000. In comparison, an NHL matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 27, 2025, saw a take home of under $10,000.

Hockey is deeply embedded in Canadian culture. By focusing on Saskatchewan, the passion may resemble that of provinces such as Ontario and Quebec. Despite the similarities, Saskatchewan still remains at the top, as senior hockey is the lifeblood of the prairies.