Which children play M9, and how are the categories named?

Q: Which children play M9, and how are the categories named?

M9 ("moins de 9 ans", under 9) is for children aged 7 and 8. Hockey Québec names its categories like this: M7: ages 4, 5 and 6 M9: ages 7 and 8, with classes M9-1 (A), M9-2 (B), M9-3 (C) and M9-4 (D) M11: ages 9 and 10 These are the divisions and classes standardized across Canada by Hockey Canada. Source: Hockey Québec administrative regulations 2025-26, article 4.8.

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M9 ("moins de 9 ans", under 9) is for children aged 7 and 8. Hockey Québec names its categories like this:

M7: ages 4, 5 and 6
M9: ages 7 and 8, with classes M9-1 (A), M9-2 (B), M9-3 (C) and M9-4 (D)
M11: ages 9 and 10

These are the divisions and classes standardized across Canada by Hockey Canada.

Source: Hockey Québec administrative regulations 2025-26, article 4.8.