
Cianna Lieffers First Female to Referee Centennial Cup Game
On Saturday, May 10, Cianna Lieffers became the first female to referee a Centennial cup!
“Proud moment for Saskatchewan officiating! Cianna Lieffers (Cudworth, SK) continues to break barriers and inspire the next generation. Congratulations on becoming the 1st female to referee at Canada’s National Junior A Championship — a well-deserved milestone!’ shared Hockey Saskatchewan.
The 2025 Centennial Cup, held from May 8-18 in Calgary, Alberta, includes of 10 teams – the host Calgary Canucks and representatives from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Québec, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Superior International Junior Hockey League, Central Canada Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Maritime Hockey League, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.