Womens Game
2025-2026
Powered by the StFX Alumni Association, the largest women's charity hockey game at any university in Canada returned to the StFX campus. But the night carried a meaning that went beyond the ice.
Before the opening faceoff, the P4P community came together to honour one of StFX's most beloved figures: Father Stanley MacDonald. A true Xaverian in every sense, Father Stan embodied the spirit of community, service, and purpose that Pucks for Purpose was built on. In his memory, the game's fundraising trophy was officially renamed the Father Stan Memorial Cup, a tribute that ensures his legacy will live on in every future chapter of this organization.
This groundbreaking event brought together students, faculty, alumni, and community members for a night that celebrated women's hockey, school spirit, and the people who shape what StFX truly means. Year 2 marked a defining moment for the organization, as the P4P community raised an incredible $200,000, pushing our cumulative total to $385,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and motionball for Special Olympics Canada.
With the Business and Arts & Science faculties squaring off in a heated rematch, the game delivered from start to finish. Lead changes, big goals, and highlight-reel plays made for an incredible night of hockey, and in what many called an underdog performance, the Business team edged out ArtSci to claim victory and hoist the Father Stan Memorial Cup.
While Business claimed the win on the ice, the true victory was the unity, remembrance, and impact shared by everyone who came together to be part of this historic moment in Canadian women's hockey. Missed the action? Watch the full game livestream or explore all the unforgettable media highlights from the night below.
Event Media
2024-2025
Powered by the StFX Alumni Association, history was made at the first-ever Women’s Pucks for Purpose charity hockey game — and the first women’s rival charity hockey game in all of Canada. The inaugural game was made extra special with an appearance from the Stanley Cup!
This groundbreaking event brought together students, faculty, alumni, and community members for a night that celebrated women’s hockey, school spirit, and purpose — helping contribute to the total amount raised of $130,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and Motionball for Special Olympics Nova Scotia.
With the Business and Arts & Science faculties facing off for the first time ever, the energy in the sold-out arena was off the charts. The game opened with a powerful ceremonial puck drop by Linda Hakin. From puck drop to final buzzer, the action was nonstop. The ArtSci team delivered a dominant performance, skating away with a 5–1 victory and proudly hoisting the Sakonnet Cup as the inaugural champions.
While ArtSci claimed the win on the ice, the true victory was the unity, support, and impact made by everyone who came together to be part of this historic moment in Canadian women’s hockey. Missed the action? Watch the full game livestream here or explore all the unforgettable media highlights from the night below.
