ICE TIMES - Edition 20:18

October 2, 2020

RETURN TO HOCKEY UPDATE

Hockey Alberta has released an updated version of the Return to Hockey plan.

NEW FEATURES OF THE PLAN >

INTRODUCING CENTRE ICE: THE HOCKEY ALBERTA PODCAST

Hockey Alberta is excited to launch Centre Ice: The Hockey Alberta Podcast, featuring the latest news and views on amateur hockey across the province.

CENTRE ICE: EPISODE ONE >

BARRY MEDORI HONOURED WITH HOCKEY CANADA AWARD

On August 28, Hockey Canada announced Hockey Alberta Coach Mentor Barry Medori as the 2020 recipient of the Gordon Juckes Award.

READ THE FULL STORY > 

HOCKEY CANADA COMMUNITY, PRESENTED BY SCOTIABANK, LAUNCHED FOR 2020-21 SEASON

Hockey Canada and Scotiabank, the Official Bank of Hockey Canada, have teamed up to deliver the Hockey Canada Community, an online destination to share and celebrate great Canadian hockey stories.

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• 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship to be held in Edmonton Hub
• Playing minor hockey amid a pandemic
• Airdrie AAA teams from the ACAA select 2020-2021 rosters
• Kings Club trying for normality in abnormal times
• Endmoor opens up Minor Hockey registration for U7 and U9
• Calgary Minor Hockey grad Cale Makar wins Calder Trophy
• Time to hit the ice in Hanna
• Grande Prairie Minor Hockey players participate in Zoom call with NHL player

October 15, 2020

CENTRE ICE PODCAST - EPISODE TWO: NHL DRAFT RECAP

Episode Two of the Centre Ice Podcast looks back on the Albertans selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, featuring interviews with first-round draft picks Jake Neighbours, Ozzy Wiesblatt and Kaiden Guhle.

LISTEN AND WATCH >

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2020-21 COACH OF THE MONTH

Nominations are now being accepted for Coach of the Month, presented by Players Bench Team Apparel. Nominate a coach who goes above and beyond for your team this season.

NOMINATE YOUR COACH >

TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR AN EVERY KID EVERY COMMUNITY GRANT

The Every Kid Every Community Grant (EKEC) is an annual program to support hockey in Alberta. The Hockey Alberta Foundation would like to encourage groups and individuals to apply for a Program or Player Assistance grant. The deadline to apply is October 31.

APPLICATION FORM >

ONE MONTH REMAINING TO COMPLETE COACHING QUALIFICATIONS

Minor Hockey Associations (MHAs) and Club Teams must ensure all teams and/or groups meet the requirements outlined by Hockey Alberta before November 15.

COACHING REQUIREMENTS > | AVAILABLE CLINICS >

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• Seventeen Albertans selected at 2020 NHL Draft
• Minor Hockey Games in Calgary return with cautious optimism
• Minor hockey associations across Canada adapt season to COVID-19 reality
• Junior, minor hockey leagues ready to play in COVID-19 world
• What will the minor hockey season look like?