Talk Today takes centre ice across the CHL this February
WHL, OHL and QMJHL Clubs are working with their local CMHAs to support positive mental health
February marks Talk Today Month across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — bringing Clubs together to champion positive mental health in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches. Throughout the month, clubs from across the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) will host a dedicated Talk Today game in support of CMHA, using their platforms to spark conversations and raise awareness about mental health in their communities.
Fans attending Talk Today games will experience a variety of in-arena activations designed to highlight the importance of mental wellness, including:
- A CMHA-run kiosk on the concourse where fans can learn more about mental health and the organization’s community-based services
- A ceremonial puck drop and photo opportunity with the local CMHA branch
- Videos featuring players talking about the importance of mental health
- Public service announcements about mental health and the local CMHA branch
Find an awareness game near you:
| WHL | OHL | QMJHL | |||
| Brandon Wheat Kings | 24-Feb-26 | Barrie Colts | 19-Feb-26 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | 11-Feb-26 |
| Calgary Hitmen | 11-Feb-26 | Brampton Steelheads | 20-Feb-26 | Blainville-Boisbriand Armada | 01-Jan-26 |
| Edmonton Oil Kings | 11-Feb-26 | Brantford Bulldogs | 25-Feb-26 | Cape Breton Eagles | 27-Feb-26 |
| Kamloops Blazers | 20-Feb-26 | Guelph Storm | 23-Jan-26 | Charlottetown Islanders | 11-Feb-26 |
| Kelowna Rockets | 27-Feb-26 | Kingston Frontenacs | 13-Feb-26 | Drummondville Voltigeurs | 07-Feb-26 |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes | 28-Jan-26 | Kitchener Rangers | 06-Feb-26 | Halifax Mooseheads | 04-Feb-26 |
| Medicine Hat Tigers | 21-Feb-26 | London Knights | 11-Feb-26 | Moncton Wildcats | 29-Jan-26 |
| Moose Jaw Warriors | 10-Feb-26 | Niagara IceDogs | 26-Feb-26 | Newfoundland Regiment | 11-Feb-26 |
| Penticton Vees | 14-Feb-26 | North Bay Battalion | 05-Feb-26 | Québec Remparts | 06-Feb-26 |
| Prince Albert Raiders | 04-Feb-26 | Oshawa Generals | 06-Feb-26 | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 27-Feb-26 |
| Prince George Cougars | 03-Feb-26 | Ottawa 67’s | 11-Feb-26 | Saint John Sea Dogs | 04-Mar-26 |
| Red Deer Rebels | 10-Feb-26 | Owen Sound Attack | 21-Feb-26 | Val-d’Or Foreurs | 15-Jan-26 |
| Regina Pats | 21-Feb-26 | Peterborough Petes | 22-Feb-26 | Victoriaville Tigres | 22-Feb-26 |
| Saskatoon Blades | 03-Feb-26 | Soo Greyhounds | 06-Feb-26 | ||
| Swift Current Broncos | 06-Feb-26 | Sudbury Wolves | 25-Feb-26 | ||
| Vancouver Giants | 13-Feb-26 | Windsor Spitfires | 29-Jan-26 | ||
| Victoria Royals | 04-Feb-26 | ||||
Launched in 2014 as a collaboration between CMHA Ontario and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Talk Today later expanded to include the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Over the past decade, the program has become one of Canada’s most comprehensive mental health initiatives in sport, focused on education, early intervention, and ongoing support.
Since its inception, Talk Today has delivered mental health and suicide awareness training to more than 5,800 individuals, including players, coaches, billets, parents, and team staff across the CHL. Each season, teams participate in the program, ensuring all rookies and any additional players, staff, and coaches are trained through Talk Today.
In November, during the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the CHL raised more than $10,000 in support of Talk Today and local CMHA branches. This adds to more than $140,000 generated through CHL national events over the past three seasons, with proceeds supporting the program and CMHA branches in communities across the league. These efforts are part of a three-year commitment announced in March 2024, dedicating CHL fundraising activities to the CMHA’s Talk Today program.
For more information about Talk Today or to find a Talk Today awareness game near you, visit www.talktoday.ca.
About the Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the world’s largest development hockey league with 52 Canadian and nine American teams participating in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League (NHL) and U SPORTS than any other league. During the 2024-25 season, of the 1,000-plus players who played a game in the NHL, over 415 came through the CHL. At the 2025 NHL Draft, 90 CHL players were selected, including 21 in the first round. For more information regarding the CHL, please visit chl.ca.
About the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a not-for-profit, charitable organization funded by the provincial government. We work to improve the lives of all Ontarians through leadership, collaboration, and continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addictions services. Our vision is a society that embraces and invests in the mental health of all people. We are a trusted advisor to government, contributing to health systems development through policy formulation and recommendations that promote positive mental health. To donate or learn more, please visit ontario.cmha.ca.
