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.    

RED DEER – Team Alberta has selected the twenty athletes representing Team Alberta Female at the 2025 National Women’s Under-18 Championship, November 2-8, taking place in Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador. This year’s roster consists of two goalies, six defence and twelve forwards. Five players on this year’s squad also represented […]

The U18 AAA, U18 AA, U15 AA, and U13 AA divisions of the Alberta Female Hockey League have released the schedule for the 2025–26 season. U18 AAA SCHEDULE > U18 AA SCHEDULE > U15 AA SCHEDULE > U13 AA SCHEDULE > A total of 743 games have been scheduled across the four AFHL divisions for […]

RED DEER – The 2024-25 hockey season was filled with unforgettable moments and inspiring stories. Across Alberta, athletes, coaches, membership, officials, volunteers, and teams came together to showcase the very best of our game, both on and off the ice. As part of this year’s Year in Review, Hockey Alberta is proud to spotlight some […]

RED DEER – Six U18 AAA and AA players have been selected as scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 season by the Elite Female Hockey Committee.  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 to players who […]

The 2025 Esso Cup wrapped up in Lloydminster this past Saturday, with two Alberta teams vying for medals on the final day of competition.  The Lloydminster Steelers finished just shy of the podium, falling 4–1 to the North York Storm in the bronze medal game. The host team closed out the national tournament with a […]

The Alberta Female Hockey League is thrilled to announce the award winners and All-Star teams for the 2024-25 season in their respective divisions.    U18AAA Most Valuable Player: Tayla Lamabe (STAL)   Top Scorer: Tayla Lamabe (STAL)   Top Forward: Tayla Lamabe (STAL)   Top Defence: Ciara Lang (EJOW)   Top Goaltender: Taya Christie (EJOW)   Coach of the Year: […]

For 15-year-old Peyton Walker, hockey has always been more than just a game—it has been a source of strength, community, and determination. A native of Wainwright, Alberta, Peyton is a member of the Lloydminster U18 AAA Steelers. But her path to this season has been anything but ordinary.  Last season, Peyton played for the U15 […]