Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce several updates to the Elite Hockey Model for 2026-27. While regulation changes and wording will not be final until April, the concepts that will be implemented are set and ready to be shared with participants. AFHL FRANCHISE UPDATES The Alberta Female Hockey League is excited to welcome Camrose to […]
The Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 season. The Alberta Female Hockey League will present up to 10 scholarships, valuing $1,000 each. These scholarships will be awarded to the student athletes who best exemplify the values of the AFHL; academics, athletics, and personal growth. These scholarships will be awarded […]
Third Star of the Month: Jensyn Stephenson | U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs 4 GP – 2 G – 5 PTS – 1.25 PPG Jensyn Stephenson was a reliable contributor for the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs in December, finding the scoresheet in nearly every game she played. With two multi-point performances on […]
The Alberta Female Hockey League have announced the host playoff locations for the 2025-26 playoffs. The playoffs are what sets the teams off on their road to the 2026 Provincial Championships. In the AFHL, the U13 AA playoffs utilize a divisional playoff to determine who joins the hosting team at provincials. Two teams from each division, […]
RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce the host communities for the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships. Host communities for 30 provincial championships have been confirmed. The remaining four provincial champions are determined through league playoffs. Championship tournaments are being hosted in locations across the province – From Fairview to Coaldale, Cold Lake […]
What is it: The Hockey Canada Insurance Program offers secondary insurance for players, team officials, officials, and volunteers engaged in sanctioned events. This coverage helps support families by offsetting eligible injury-related costs not covered by primary providers. How to access it: In the event of an injury at a sanctioned activity, a team official completes […]
The Alberta Elite Hockey League and Alberta Female Hockey League are proud to announce the Humanitarians of the Month for the Month of October. AFHL: Addison Weinkauf (North Central Impact U18 AA) Addison is the president of her local 4H club, where she dedicates her time to volunteering and community leadership. In her role, she […]
Today, the hockey community stands together in remembrance. We honour those who served and sacrificed so that generations could play the game we love in freedom and peace. Lest we forget. ❤️🍁🏒
Fostering Real Change “Real change begins in our own backyards — in our rinks, communities, and conversations.” The commitment to a truly inclusive hockey environment requires more than just good intentions; it demands purposeful action. As Sanjeev Bhagrath, a member of Hockey Alberta’s EDI Committee, states: “Inclusion must be intentional — woven into every aspect […]
Rinkside is BACK for another season of AEHL and, new this year, AFHL coverage. This month’s episode featuring 2 returning players from the Provincial champion Northwest U18AAA Calgary Flames and National champion Jr. Oilers White, Cohen Pentney and Evie Hanson.
