AIRDRIE – For the U11 AA Airdrie Lightning, teamwork is about more than making passes, scoring goals, and supporting one another on the ice. This season, the Airdrie Minor Hockey team has been putting those same values into action off the ice, coming together to support local veterans through the Soup for Troops initiative. The […]

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is inviting Albertans to show their hockey pride by celebrating Jersey Day on Tuesday, December 1. As excitement builds for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, Jersey Day on December 1 invites schools, businesses, minor hockey associations and communities, across Alberta to celebrate the game of hockey and show their […]

RED DEER – The Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) is proud to recognize its AAA and AA Players of the Month for October, highlighting two outstanding performances to open the 2026-27 season. AEHL AAA Player of the Month: Jaxon Kraemer | U15 AAA Lethbridge Golden Hawks 7 GP – 15 G – 30 PTS – […]

November 4, 2026 | Maltreatment Awareness Day What we say sets the tone. What we accept becomes acceptable. What we do next matters. On November 4, Hockey Alberta recognizes Maltreatment Awareness Day (11.4 Day), an opportunity to reflect on the role we all play in creating safe, respectful, and inclusive hockey environments. This year, Hockey […]

With thousands of players and coaches returning to the rink in preparation for the new hockey season, this is also an important time for Officials to get up to speed on the latest rule changes and areas of emphasis. Consistency in how the game is called remains an important part of creating a safe, fair […]

RED DEER – Bring memories that last a lifetime to your community. Applications are now open to host the 2027 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships. The deadline to apply is November 15. All bids must follow the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships Bid Guidelines. A total of 35 events will be held in communities around the province in […]

The wait is officially over! Hockey Alberta is thrilled to welcome players, families, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans back for another exciting season of hockey! To kick off the new season, check out our official 2026-2027 Puck Drop Video and feel the energy of hockey returning to communities across Alberta! A Message from President & […]

Hockey Alberta recognizes September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and continue to learn and reflect. The meaning behind the visuals: The design honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities. In the centre are […]

As the 2026-27 hockey season approaches, AAA and AA Hockey teams will be conducting tryouts. As AAA and AA is competitive hockey, some players may not be selected for the team with which they tryout. Here is what you need to know if you are not selected for a AAA or AA team: Each player […]