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 […]
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 […]
RED DEER – The Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) is excited to announce the return of AFHL Rivalry Week presented by ATB, taking place November 13–22, 2026, bringing another exciting celebration of female hockey to communities across Alberta. Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, Rivalry Week returns for its second season with an expanded […]
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 […]
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 & […]
The puck is set to drop on a new Alberta Female Hockey League Opening Week to kick off the new season, and the U18 AAA division is wasting no time getting things started. All eight AFHL U18 AAA teams meet in Okotoks this weekend for the AFHL U18 AAA Showcase, with eight regular-season games taking […]
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 Female and AA Female Hockey teams will be conducting tryouts. As AAA / AA Female 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 […]
The final weekend of the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships brought high-level competition, unforgettable moments, and four more teams etching their names into the record books. Across the province, athletes delivered standout performances in front of passionate fans, showcasing the very best of Alberta hockey. Championship banners were awarded in four divisions, each representing months […]
