Wickenheiser, Davidson, Nicholson honored with Order of Hockey in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Hayley Wickenheiser, Melody Davidson, and Todd Nicholson have been named the first honourees of the revived Order of Hockey in Canada. Hockey Canada announced the recognition, highlighting their significant contributions to the sport. Wickenheiser, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, remains a record holder for Team Canada, while Davidson, also an IIHF Hall of Fame member, continues to shape women's hockey as a commissioner and consultant. Nicholson represented Canada for 13 years in para ice hockey. The formal celebration is set to occur during the IIHF World Junior Championships on December 29, when Canada faces Norway.
- •Wickenheiser holds national records in games played and points.
- •Davidson is currently the commissioner of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League.
- •Nicholson won a Paralympic gold medal in 2006 for Canada.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Wickenheiser, Davidson To Be Honored With "Order Of Hockey In Canada"
"Hayley Wickenheiser, Melody Davidson, and Todd Nicholson are the first three honourees of the recently revitalized Order of Hockey in Canada.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 7:41 AMCole Caufield scores in OT in Canadiens' 5-4 victory over Mammoth
NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 6:25 AMPostgame Reaction: The Avalanche’s Process Is Being Put to the Test
NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:53 AMREPORT: Warsofsky’s Job Safe for Now
NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:52 AMHurricanes Could Have Another Difficult Contract Situation Brewing- NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:43 AMChicago Blackhawks show some fight but lose 5th straight and 8th in 9, falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1
NHL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:32 AMSteven Stamkos scores OT winner on the power play as Predators beat Avalanche 3-2