RED DEER – Forty-three players from the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) are graduating to post-secondary institutions to begin the next level of their sport careers. Each year, the AFHL is proud to graduate many players to the next stage in a variety of sports. The expanding list below features 31 players who will be […]
RED DEER – The 2023 hockey season was an eventful one. Hockey Alberta wants to highlight all the amazing athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams and people that are intertwined into the fabric of the sport across the province. To celebrate the achievements of those who made an impact throughout the season, Hockey Alberta wanted to recognize […]
Throughout 2023, teams from across the province have committed good deeds in their communities. This Holiday season, Hockey Alberta is featuring some of those teams who have given back this past year. U15 SOUTHWEST COUGARS The Cougars collected donations for the Calgary Food Bank. U11 SOUTHWEST COUGARS BLUE The U11 Cougars worked together to sign […]
RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is pleased to partner with Hockey Canada for the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship 50/50 Draw. There are multiple draws taking place between December 19-January 6, with all proceeds being invested into grassroots initiatives, directly impacting the capacity of local leaders and our members to deliver a positive experience for […]
RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce the host communities for the 2024 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships, presented by ATB. Host communities for 25 of the 33 provincial championships have been confirmed. Five events are still in need of hosts (deadline for submissions is today). The remaining three provincial champions are determined through […]
RED DEER – Red Deer is the host site for the AFHL U18 AA Showcase December 15-17. The annual showcase consists of the 12 teams who make up the North and South Divisions of the U18 AA division. Games are being held at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre and Collicutt Centre. On Friday […]
RED DEER – Applications are now open for nominations for the BFL Canada Women in Coaching Award. There are three different categories to nominate your coach: Community Coach: Defined as a woman coaching athletes of any age who play and compete in divisions where there is not a national championship identified as a culminating event. (ex. U7-U15 house […]
RED DEER – Grant applications for Female Hockey Day are now open for Minor Hockey Associations across Alberta. Female Hockey Day is a Hockey Alberta initiative aimed at bringing female players, parents, coaches, and supporters together for the development, growth, and celebration of the game. This initiative began in 2018 and had since made stops […]
RED DEER – Team Alberta’s U18 Female squad had a strong showing at the National Women’s U18 Championship November 5-11 in Dawson Creek, B.C., but fell just short of reaching the podium after a 3-1 loss to Team British Columbia in the bronze medal game. Team Alberta overcame some early tournament adversity – losing their […]
RED DEER – More than 40 tournaments are scheduled across Alberta this weekend, and hosts are ensuring participants have the opportunity to pay their respects on Remembrance Day, and throughout the weekend. Many tournament hosts are ensuring that poppy stickers are placed on each player’s helmet for the duration of the tournament as well as […]
