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Hockey Gives Back – Week 4 Community Highlights

In Week 4 of Hockey Gives Back, we are proud to spotlight 10 more teams who stepped up to give back during the holiday season. U7 and U9 Elk Point Avalanche The U7 and U9 Elk Point Avalanche combined their teams to host a tournament with a purpose, organizing a food drive in support of […]

AFHL Announces Playoff Locations for 2025-26 Playoffs

The Alberta Female Hockey League have announced the host playoff locations for the 2025-26 playoffs. The playoffs are what sets the teams off on their road to the 2026 Provincial Championships. In the AFHL, the U13 AA playoffs utilize a divisional playoff to determine who joins the hosting team at provincials. Two teams from each division, […]

AFHL November Stars of the Month

Third Star of the Month: Makenna Bilick | U15 AA Calgary Fire Black 10 GP – 8 G – 19 PTS – 1.9 PPG Makenna Bilick delivered a standout November, highlighted by an impressive stretch of back-to-back-to-back multi-goal performances. She picked up points in all 10 of her games throughout the month, showcasing consistency, scoring […]

The Hockey Canada Insurance Program

What is it: The Hockey Canada Insurance Program offers secondary insurance for players, team officials, officials, and volunteers engaged in sanctioned events. This coverage helps support families by offsetting eligible injury-related costs not covered by primary providers. How to access it: In the event of an injury at a sanctioned activity, a team official completes […]

Hockey Alberta Remembers on November 11

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. ❤️🍁🏒  

Inclusion Must Be Intentional: Lessons from Hockey Alberta’s EDI Committee

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: Cohen Pentney and Evie Hanson

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.    

Team Alberta Female selected for 2025 National Women’s Under-18 Championship

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 […]

How to Be a Good Fan: Hockey Edition

Being a fan is one of the best parts of hockey. It’s the chance to support your team, celebrate the highs, and be part of an incredible community. Being a good fan goes beyond just wearing team colours or chanting from the stands. It’s about respecting the game, supporting the players, and fostering a positive […]

2025-2026 Season Puck Drop

Welcome to the 2025-26 Hockey Alberta season. Across the province, hockey is more than just a game, it’s a community, a tradition, and a passion that connects us all. From the first skate on frozen ponds to the bright lights of the rink, this season is about celebrating the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, families, and […]