Hockey Alberta’s Coach Development Speaker Nights return to Calgary and Edmonton

CALGARY/EDMONTON - Hockey Alberta is pleased to bring back the very popular Coach Development Speaker Nights to Calgary and Edmonton in January.

Calgary’s Speaker Night in on January 16 at Mount Royal University, with Edmonton’s Speaker Night on January 17 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre.

Hockey Alberta’s Coach Development Speaker Nights offer minor hockey coaches a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most successful coaches in the province.

Each seminar costs $20 (plus GST), and includes a delegate gift, snacks and beverages. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

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CALGARY:

Date: Monday, January 16
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Royal University - Ross Glen Hall (4825 Mt Royal Gate SW)

Presenters:

Dave Cameron - Q & A Session
Assistant Coach, Calgary Flames
Eight years coaching in the NHL, silver medal as the HC of Team Canada at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

Ken Babey - Game and Bench Management
Head Coach, Canada’s National Sledge Team
Nine ACAC Conference Championship appearances with the SAIT Trojans

Bert Gilling - Practicing With a Purpose
Head Coach, Mount Royal University Men’s Hockey
Two-time Canada West Coach of the Year.

Fran Gow - Breaking Down Skill through Small Area Games
Coach Mentor, Hockey Alberta / Vice President, Hockey Operations, Alberta Junior Hockey League
Three AJHL Titles, one Doyle Cup, one RBC Cup National Championship in 18 years with the AJHL

Register >

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EDMONTON:

Date: Tuesday, January 17
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre (4520 76 Ave NW)

Presenters:

Ian Herbers - Offensive Team Play
Assistant Coach, Edmonton Oilers
Three-time Canada West champion, two-time CIS National Champion with U of A Golden Bears

Steve Hamilton - Coaching the Right Way
Head Coach, Edmonton Oil Kings
Three-time AJHL Coach of the Year

Tim Fragle - Getting the Most Out of Practice
Head Coach, NAIT Ooks Men’s Hockey
2015 World Junior A Challenge Gold Medal with Canada West (Head Coach)

Register >

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*Please note - refunds will not be available for this event.*

For more information, please contact Holly Kobzey, Coordinator, Hockey Development

RED DEER/STRATHMORE - The inaugural Alberta Female Hockey League All-Star celebrations were a huge success, with the Midget Elite South and Bantam Elite North teams coming out on top in their respective games.

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In the Midget Elite All-Star game, which was hosted in Red Deer, the South team used a three-goal second period to defeat the North team 5-1, with five different players (Shaelynne Bilodeau, Paige Koochin, Rebecca Toney, Brooklyn Palmer and Hannah Chase) lighting the lamp for the South. Payden Bialowas scored the lone marker for the North.

Gabriella Durante, Jenna Patrician and Jayda Thompson each spent a period in goal for the South, while Natasha Borrett, Rebecca Bridge and Sara McNamara shared duties for the North.

AFHL Midget Elite All-Star Rosters >

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In Strathmore for the Bantam Elite All-Star Game, the North edged the South in an exciting 1-0 contest. Justine Brady scored the lone goal of the game for the North, with Holly Borett, Elle Boyko and Molly Mitchell all combining for the shutout win. Jessica Flegel and Jocelynn Pearce split time in goal for the South.

AFHL Bantam Elite All-Star Rosters >

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Click below for photos from the AFHL All-Star Games:

Photo Gallery >

The Alberta Female Hockey League would like to thank all the parents, players and coaches for making the AFHL All-Star games such a success. The AFHL would also like to thank all of the event sponsors: ATB Financial Strathmore, Canadian Tire, Longball Inc, Stantec, and Looker Office Furniture.

RED DEER - NHL Central Scouting has released its midterm rankings for the 2017 NHL draft, with 24 Albertans on the list.

Cale Makar (Brooks Bandits, AJHL) is the highest-ranked Albertan, coming it at number 10. Jaret-Anderson Dolan (Spokane Chiefs, WHL) and Ian Mitchell (Spruce Grove Saints, AJHL) also cracked the top 50, sitting at number 40 and 45, respectively.

A total of 19 Albertans made NHL Central Scouting’s list of top-ranked North American skaters, while three netminders are among the top 31 North American goaltenders, with Ian Scott (Prince Albert Raiders, WHL) leading the way as the second highest-ranked goaltender.

The full list of Albertans appearing in the NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings can be found below:

North American Skaters

Midterm Rank	Player	Position	Last Amateur Club	League
10	Cale Makar	Defenceman	Brooks Bandits	AJHL
40	Jaret Anderson-Dolan	Center	Spokane Chiefs	WHL
45	Ian Mitchell	Defenceman	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL
58	Kyle Olson	Right Wing	Tri-City Americans	WHL
63	Mason Shaw	Center	Medicine Hat Tigers	WHL
70	Lane Zablocki	Right Wing	Red Deer Rebels	WHL
87	Ryan Peckford	Left Wing	Victoria Royals	WHL
110	Dylan Plouffe	Defenceman	Vancouver Giants	WHL
120	Brayden Gorda	Defenceman	Edmonton Oil Kings	WHL
129	Kale Howarth	Left Wing	Trail Smoke Eaters	BCHL
130	Brett Leason	Center	Tri-City Americans	WHL
134	Matthew Wedman	Center	Seattle Thunderbirds	WHL
138	Tyler Steenbergen	Center	Swift Current Broncos	WHL
141	Ethan Mcindoe	Left Wing	Spokane Chiefs	WHL
152	Zackary Hayes	Defenceman	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL
163	Josh Patterson	Center	Saskatoon Blades	WHL
175	Brayden Burke	Left Wing	Moose Jaw Warriors	WHL
177	Ryan Hughes	Center	Portland Winterhawks	WHL
212	Brinson Pasichnuk	Defenceman	Arizona State	ACHA
213	Jarrod Gourley	Defenceman	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL

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North American Goalies

Midterm Rank	Player	Position	Last Amateur Club	League
2	Ian Scott	Goalie	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL
9	Stuart Skinner	Goalie	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL
24	Matthew Murray	Goalie	Fargo	USHL
31	Dawson Weatherill	Goalie	Spokane Chiefs	WHL

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