Paint it Purple 2026
On the weekends of January 24th-25th and January 31st-February 1st, 2026, the Nepean Wildcats Hockey Association will be hosting it’s 44th annual Do-it-for-Daron Competitive and House league girls hockey tournaments. In the past, over 200 teams have registered over both weekends, with attendees from all over Ontario coming to our Nation’s capital- spread out on the rinks, at the restaurants, the hotels- and many more local landmarks!
Let’s paint the city PURPLE!
The tournament has joined forces with DIFD at the Royal. DIFD initiatives align with the Nepean Girls Hockey Association’s commitment to building healthy athletes; both in body and mind.
Ottawa Law Classic 2026
The Ottawa Law Classic is returning for its seventh annual game taking place on Saturday, January 17th, 2026!
The Ottawa Law Classic is an annual charity hockey game played between students from the University of Ottawa’s Common Law and Civil Law faculties. It is their mission to bring Ottawa’s legal community together through sport in an effort to educate the next generation of legal leaders about the importance of prioritizing mental wellness.
They are happy to share that the Ottawa Law Classic is continuing the tradition of partnering with Do It For Daron (DIFD) and the Ottawa Gee Gee's Men's and Women’s Hockey Teams.
Thanks to the involvement of the Ottawa community, they have successfully raised over $55,000 in past years through the generous support of our sponsors and the Ottawa community.
Please click HERE for more details and to purchase a ticket!
Hockey Talks 2026
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Join us for Hockey Talks 2026, a powerful theme night hosted by the Ottawa Senators in partnership with Bell Let’s Talk at the Canadian Tire Centre. Aligned with Mental Health Awareness Month, this evening aims to break the stigma, open conversations, and raise funds to support youth mental health initiatives. The Senators and Senators Community Foundation are dedicating this game to mental health awareness, recognizing the increasing challenges faced by young people in managing emotional well-being.
Be part of a game that matters—on and off the ice. Join us at CTC on January 13 to speak up, support mental health, and stand with youth in our community.
PWHL Mental Health Awareness Game
The PWHL Ottawa Charge hosts a major Mental Health Awareness Event on January 3rd, 2026, partnering with DIFD to raise awareness for youth mental health after the tragic losses of Daron Richardson and Sophie's Squad's namesake, Sophie. Players like Rebecca Leslie (who co-founded DIFD) and Gabbie Hughes (Sophie's Squad) championed the cause, using the platform for fundraising, resource sharing, and encouraging open conversations, highlighting that mental health struggles affect everyone, even elite athletes, and promoting resources for support.
About the Event
Date: January 3rd, 2026 at 1:00pm
Teams: PWHL Ottawa Charge vs. Minnesota Frost at TD Place
Focus: Highlighting youth mental health initiatives and breaking the stigma