The external committee will make all of the appointments for the roles, including one chair, with a vote on December 17 set to rubber-stamp the selections and ratify the new Board.

It means there will not be a popular vote for places on the Board.

"It is impossible to read the resumes and cover letters and not have a very good feeling about the future of Hockey in Canada," said chair of the nominating committee Michel Bruni.

"It is truly amazing how the country has responded in such a positive way."

The panel is made up of seven people from six Canadian provinces.

It has said that themes of wanting to provide solutions to Hockey Canada's problems and empathetic leadership skills were common among the applications.

A new Hockey Canada Board is required after the entire body and President Scott Smith stepped down after receiving heavy criticism for Hockey Canada's handling of sexual misconduct claims.

It was revealed that the organisation's national equity fund, partially made up of participant assessment fees, was used to settle sexual assault claims out of court.

Hockey Canada's access to public funds has been frozen as a consequence of the fallout, with even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau weighing in on the scandal.

Criminal investigations have also been re-opened into two claims of group sexual assault made against players from two junior national teams. 

"In every submission for the transition board, the love of the game of hockey is evident along with a passion to improve the culture and create a safe, diversified space in sport," said Kallie Wood, a member of the nominating committee. 

"There is a strong commitment expressed to chart a new course for Canada’s national sport, creating a brighter future for today and for our children, grandchildren and those not yet born."

The new Hockey Canada chair and Board will be tasked with restoring public confidence in their decision-making processes from the beginning of their term.