Ice Hockey in First Nations
Ice hockey has deep roots in First Nations culture, with Indigenous peoples playing stick-and-puck games on ice for centuries (like Mi’kmaq’s influencing modern hockey, especially in stick design, with traditions continuing today through community leagues, national championships (NAHC), and celebrated players in the NHL, linking sports to cultural pride and identity despite historical assimilation pressures. First Nations hockey made a significant debut at the 2025 Amerigol LATAM Cup, with an inaugural women’s team from across Canada and the U.S. competing to celebrate Indigenous culture and talent in non-traditional hockey nations, reaching the Division II final and inspiring future generations. This overview highlights the history of women’s national team.
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Women’s National Team
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First Nations Women’s National Team — Key Facts
| Category | Detail |
| 🟩 Team | Women’s National Team |
| 🟦 IIHF Status | Not a IIHF Member |
| 🟧 First Unofficial Game | August 17, 2025 — 3–1 win over Puerto Rico B |
| 🟩 Longest Unofficial Winning Streak | 4 games — August 2–4, 2026 |
| 🟦 Longest Unofficial Unbeaten Streak | 4 games — August 2–4, 2026 |
| 🟥 Longest Unofficial Losing Streak | 2 game — August 20, 2025, August 1, 2026 |
| 🟩 Biggest Unofficial Win | 7–1 win over Pakistan HC — August 19, 2025 |
| 🟥 Biggest Unofficial Loss | 3–1 to Caribbean — August 20, 2025 |
History Table
Team Roster
| # | Pos | Name | Team |
| 30 | GK | Dakota Nadon | First Nations |
| 84 | GK | Danielle Riley | First Nations |
| 59 | D | Jennifer Anderson | First Nations |
| 2 | D | Kristi Hill | First Nations |
| 14 | D | Jenna Weeks | First Nations |
| 56 | D | Tonya Williams | First Nations |
| 7 | FW | Natalie Barrett | First Nations |
| 10 | FW | Shelby Boissoneau | First Nations |
| 55 | FW | Haylee Bouchard | First Nations |
| 44 | FW | Karen Ota-O’Brien | First Nations |
| 17 | FW | Jayme Sky | First Nations |
| 4 | FW | Olivia Fern Tucker | First Nations |
| 60 | FW | Kylene Williams | First Nations |
Head Coach: Peter Worrell
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