THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATIONS: A COACH/PARENT SESSION Join Hockey Alberta and presenter Darryl Belfry on Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm for a free online session discussing the relationship between player development and evaluations in minor hockey. SPRUNG ARENA SOLUTIONS Three Alberta based companies - Sprung Structures, Stantec and CANA have aligned to design and deliver three affordable complete arena solutions for rural communities. We take care of everything from logistics to construction. Reach out for more information! THE COACHES SITE - GLOBAL SKILLS SHOWCASE The Global Skills Showcase honours the world’s best skills coaches, bringing their expertise to a global audience. Exclusive to members of The Coaches Site, this 5-day virtual event will dive deep into the key elements and fundamental skills needed to develop elite hockey players. TEAM ALBERTA UPDATES ON 2023 CWG COACHES Serge Lajoie has been named as the Team Alberta U16 Male coach for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI. Team Alberta is also seeking applications for the positions with the U16 Male and U18 Female teams. COACH OF THE MONTH - ​​​​​​​CANDACE PATTEN Hockey Alberta’s Coach of the Month for January, sponsored by Players Bench Team Apparel, is Candace Patten of Battle River. JOIN OUR TEAM! Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for the position of Coordinator, Female Hockey. This position will work alongside to lead and guide Hockey Alberta volunteers, connecting them to the annual strategies aimed at advancing the game as it pertains specifically to female hockey.
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2024 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Gala & Hockey Celebration
The Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Awards Gala & Hockey Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Those interested in buying tickets or sponsoring the event can find those below.
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MHA registration now open
Minor Hockey Associations across the province have various dates for opening their registration for the 2024-25 season. Find your home association to see when you can register for hockey this upcoming season.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE 1 SEMINAR
Deadline to apply for High Performance 1 seminar is May 1. Coaches applying for the NCCP High Performance 1 seminar must be currently coaching in a competitive stream of hockey and be able to commit to attending all Virtual and In-Person components. Thirty-six successful candidates are going to be notified of their acceptance by May 7. The seminar takes place virtually in May and June with an in-person seminar in Red Deer in July.
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2024 SPRING SHOWCASE
Hockey Alberta welcomes over 400 athletes, 200 volunteers, 150 scouts and thousands of family and friends to the Red Deer area for the annual Spring Showcase at the Gary W. Harris Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic.
The Spring Showcase is a three-week event featuring three elite level competitions for players who participated in a Hockey Canada sanctioned program this season:
Alberta Cup (for U15 males) - April 24-28
Alberta Challenge (for U15 females) - May 1-5
Prospects Cup (for U13 males) - May 8-12
Each competition is five days in length, and features the top athletes in each region, coached and staffed by some of the most knowledgeable in the province. The event serves as development to introduce athletes and staff to short-term competition.
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HOCKEY ALBERTA PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE
Sixteen teams were crowned champions in their respective divisions during the first weekend of the 2024 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships hosted by ATB March 21-24. Read about Week one winners and get yourself up to date on how Week two is shaping up.
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UNDERWAY!
The 2023-24 hockey season all comes down to this, the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB. In total, 32 Provincial Champions will be crowned over three weekends. League play will determine three champions, while 29 divisions battle it out in a tournament style format. It all starts March 21!
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APPLY NOW TO JOIN FUTURE LEADERS
The 2024 Future Leaders Development Program will be held on April 19-21 in Red Deer. Future Leaders is designed to train post-secondary students in coaching hockey. Areas of focus include proper instruction, administration, leadership, technical and tactical skills in hockey.
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FEMALE HOCKEY DAY KICKING OFF IN FORT MCMURRAY
Female Hockey Day is taking place this weekend in Fort McMurray. The event features on and off-ice sessions for current and aspiring players - all to celebrate female hockey. Make sure you register if you haven’t already!
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FEMALE HOCKEY GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Hockey Alberta Foundation is giving up to 10 $1,000 community grants for associations to hold their own Female Hockey Day in conjunction with the main event in Fort McMurray on January 27.
FEMALE HOCKEY DAY GRANT APPLICATION >
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2023-24 SEASON PUCK DROP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE NEW SEASON
The puck is about to drop on the 2023-24 season, and Hockey Alberta has compiled everything you need to know as you sharpen your skates for the new season!
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UNDERWAY
The 2022-23 hockey season all comes down to this, the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB. In total, 34 Provincial Champions will be crowned over three weekends. League play will determine four champions, while 30 divisions battle it out in a tournament style format. It all starts March 23!
HOCKEY ALBERTA PROVINCIALS 2023 POWERED BY ATB
ATB is sharing the top tips for players, teams and families to take to the ice without breaking the bank. Tap into their Good Advice for all things financial well-being including how to teach your kids about money at every age - plus the ultimate savings, a chance to have your fees covered next hockey season.
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TEAM ALBERTA NORTH WINS GOLD AND SILVER AT 2023 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
Team Alberta North won one gold and one silver medal on home ice at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games. The Junior Female team went undefeated throughout the tournament en route to a gold medal. The U15 Male team battled to the end, but fell to Team NWT 6-5, ultimately finishing with silver. The U18 Male team finished round robin as the first seed, but lost two close games in the medal round to finish fourth.
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IT’S YOUR GAME CONTEST - WIN TICKETS TO THE ROGERS PLACE SKY LOUNGE FOR AN EDMONTON OILERS GAME
Show your commitment to making the game more inclusive by posing for a picture with one of Hockey Alberta’s anti-maltreatment banners or posters and you’ll be entered to win tickets for your hockey team to attend the Edmonton Oilers game on February 21. The deadline to submit your photo is February 1.