A phishing scam has targeted minor hockey teams, according to officials.

"Phishing scam targets minor hockey teams, officials say" — CBC News (Top Stories) · Society

14 Nov 2026

What it means

This is a report that scammers are sending fake tournament invitations and registration emails to minor hockey teams across Canada, tricking them into paying fraudulent fees. The scam has affected teams in multiple provinces, including New Brunswick, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, with officials describing it as particularly harmful because it targets children and volunteer-run organizations.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on a CBC News article that cites officials from the Oromocto Minor Hockey Association, but no primary source (such as a police report or official fraud alert) is directly quoted or linked. The provenance tier is aggregated/secondary with no primary cited, so the solidity is moderate — the story is likely true given corroborating reports from other provinces, but the specific details rely on a single news outlet's account.

How new

The article was published on November 14, 2026, and reports a current scam wave, not resurfaced material.

Past coverage

We covered a similar scam targeting minor hockey tournaments in Alberta in October 2026, when Hockey Alberta issued a warning about suspicious tournament invitations.