Love sport? Love social media? Love being part of a team? Hockey Alberta is seeking an energetic and creative social media expert to join the organization as our newest Marketing and Communications team member, with a focus on social media.
The Marketing and Communications department provides expertise, leadership, and services to Hockey Alberta and the Hockey Alberta Foundation. This includes: social media, website and online digital content, direct communication, media relations, public relations, promotions, graphic design, event planning and execution, photography, and video. Marketing and Communications staff work with internal and external stakeholders, including Hockey Alberta and Hockey Alberta Foundation staff and volunteers, Member organizations, participants, external agencies, Hockey Canada and its Member Branches, the media, and other partners in the hockey community.
This is a full-time position based in our Red Deer office, operating under the direction of the Manager, Marketing and Communications. The successful candidate liaises closely and works collaboratively with a team of Marketing Communications Coordinators, the Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, and staff members across the organization.
Each May, we celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Throughout the month, Hockey Alberta reflects on the many achievements and contributions of Albertans of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make hockey the game we know and love.
To celebrate this year’s theme, “Continuing a legacy of greatness,” we first must look back at the legacies of those before us, including Larry Kwong. Born in Vernon, B.C., Kwong quickly became an offensive phenom for the Vernon Hyrdophones at 16 years old. As his skills heightened, so did the impact of World War II. Kwong put his dreams on hold to enlist in the army. His basic training stationed him in Red Deer, where he played for the army’s Red Deer Wheelers. As his comrades were sent overseas, Kwong was instructed to stay in Red Deer to play hockey to entertain the troops. During this time, he found himself facing off against NHL’ers and holding his own. Little did he know, his dreams were in motion. Kwong, a trailblazer for Chinese-Canadian players became the first player of Asian heritage and the first person of colour to play in the NHL. Kwong played his first and last shift in the league on March 13, 1948, but he opened the gate for many to follow, like Steve Tsujiura of Coaldale.
Though he never played in the NHL, Tsujiura put up impressive numbers and received several WHL awards to catch the eyes of the professional scouts. In 1981, he was chosen in the 10th round of the 1981 NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Tsujiura’s professional career spanned over 14 seasons in the AHL and in leagues overseas in Switzerland and Italy. Prior to the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, he was extended an invitation to represent Japan on the national stage. Following the Games, Tsujiura retired from playing to take on the role of head coach of the Japanese National Team. Tsujiura saw the coaching position as an opportunity to stay in the game, something he took advantage of for four seasons before retiring from the game completely.
Similar to Tsujiura, Kassy Betinol’s Olympic debut came in 2022 with the Chinese Women’s National Team. The Okotoks native received an invitation to centralize with Team China because of her Chinese heritage. Betinol became a fixture on Team Alberta growing up and played in the Okanagan in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League before earning a scholarship to Minnesota-Duluth University. After a rookie NCAA season cut short due to COVID-19, Betinol received an invitation to Canada’s National Women’s Development Team 2020 Summer Camp. After spending her 2021-22 season with the Chinese National Team, Betinol will return for another season at Minnesota-Duluth before looking for professional opportunities. She credits her Team Alberta experience for aiding in her development in a organized and professional environment to set her up in the success she has achieved thus far in her career.
The Team Alberta program is constructed to develop not only the players, but support staff as well, which is what trainer Alex Le was looking for when he volunteered. Le, of Calgary, has volunteered with Hockey Alberta on several occasions, including as the U16 Equipment Manager and Trainer in 2015 and 2016. Joining the Northwest Calgary Athletics Association as the trainer for the Midget A Bruins in 2007, Le was looking to learn and grow when he began volunteering with Hockey Alberta. Also an employee of Hockey Alberta’s long-time partner and supporter, ATB Financial, Le concludes that ATB is here to support Albertans through everything, just like Hockey Alberta.
Kwong, Tsujiura, Betinol and Le have stamped their mark on the game in their own way. Reflecting on their legacies, we will look to the next generations of Asian-Canadians to continue the legacy of greatness on the sport of hockey.
Hockey Alberta has created new pages detailing the tryout process for players wishing to pursue Male AAA/AA hockey. Updates to the process have been made to simplify the tryout process for players, including the removal of the Male Elite Notification of Tryout form. Players will only need to register with their Elite Draw Zone association/AA Recruitment Area association.
Pages outlining the tryout process are available for review here:
RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is inviting you to Dr. Jody Carrington! Her message, “Kids These Days – Reconnecting our Hockey Community,” embraces Hockey Alberta’s values and can be heard on Friday, June 10, at the Hockey Alberta Summit presented by Sprung Arenas, Stantec and CANA.
The evening is open to the public and will feature Dr. Carrington, appetizers and a social with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each plus fees and are available on hockeyalberta.ca. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 5 and you must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Dr. Carrington is a renowned psychologist, hockey Mom, coach and resident Albertan. Her work focuses on reconnection as the key to healthy relationships and productive teams and the importance of acknowledging each other as a starting point.
EDMONTON – Hockey Edmonton and the Edmonton Oilers are partnering to offer a revolutionized elite hockey program in the city. The first program of its kind, will include the renaming of Hockey Edmonton’s two male U18 AAA Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) teams to the Edmonton Junior Oilers, beginning the 2022-23 season.
Through this partnership, the Edmonton Oilers will provide the teams access to world-class resources, including: player and coach development opportunities, facility utilization, apparel and equipment, and social media support. While the teams will be guided by Hockey Edmonton’s four pillars of player development: technical-tactical, physical, mental, and life skills.
Aiming to foster well-rounded individuals both on and off the ice, Hockey Edmonton will also ensure that academic supports are available to these elite student athletes. Additionally, to ensure that this innovative club hockey program limits barriers to access, the fees will remain affordable and effective for families, compared to other program options offered regionally.
“The Alberta Elite Hockey League congratulates Hockey Edmonton on their partnership with the Edmonton Oilers to support truly elite hockey in the capital city,” said Aaron Rawlake, AEHL Vice-Chair. “This partnership is innovative, community-centered and has the athlete experience as the pillars which will make it successful. Congratulations to Hockey Edmonton and the Oilers for continuing to grow hockey in Alberta.”
The Edmonton Junior Oilers will be managed by Hockey Edmonton’s Hockey Development Committee (HDC). The committee includes respected hockey development experts such as Craig MacTavish, Billy Moores, Dan Kordic, Umberto Fiorillo, Stephen Zipp, and Joel Lenius. Collectively this group consists of NHL, AHL, WHL and AJHL, and post-secondary, playing and coaching experience. Hockey Edmonton recently hired accomplished coaches Nathan Papirny and Derek Hemsley to Head Coach the two teams in the inaugural season.
The Edmonton Junior Oilers Spring ID Camp will run May 30 to June 1. Additional program details will be available on hockeyedmonton.ca.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE 2022 PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION SURVEY
We are asking each player, in cooperation with parents/ guardians, to complete the survey and provide your honest and candid feedback - whether it is positive or negative - so that we can continue planning for the future of sanctioned hockey in Alberta.
RED DEER – It’s the most exciting time in the NHL season – playoffs. After 31 years, Alberta’s favourite rivalry is back for a best-of-seven series as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames face-off in Round two. With all eyes on the professionals, these hockey superstars started their journey at the grassroots level.
Minor hockey is offered to youth up to 18 years old with an Intro to Hockey program available for ages 5-8. To register in hockey, contact your minor hockey association near you. Due to the assistance from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and the Calgary Flames Foundation, there are community organizations that continue to make hockey accessible to every Albertan, including:
Sport Central provides sports equipment at no cost to kids in need. Based out of Edmonton, the volunteers also accept gently-used equipment by donation.
Calgary Flames Sports Bank helps kids and families across southern Alberta access equipment at no cost. The organization works with KidSport Calgary to breakdown the cost of fees and equipment to ensure every child has an opportunity to play sports. The Calgary Flames Sports Bank operates with the help of volunteers and donations.
KidSport offers grants to help cover the registration costs for sport, allowing all kids to play. Grants can be applied for online and the organization welcomes donations.
HEROS Hockey uses the game of hockey to teach life-skills and empower marginalized youth. The organizations provides free hockey programming for at risk children and youth, offering a safe and stable environment for them to grow, connect and succeed.
Thanks to the support from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Hockey Alberta and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are proud to have awarded over $820,000 to organizations across northern Alberta during the 2021-22 season through the Member Grant. The funds were used to support programs and initiatives hosted by members of Hockey Alberta.
In addition to the Member Grant, the Hockey Alberta Foundation offers the Every Kid Every Community Grant to aid in player assistance and community programs. Through these grants, the foundation is able to support programs that ensure everyone has the opportunity to try hockey.
You can do your part to give back to the game this season too! In Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs, proceeds from the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames 50/50 will be going back to the community. The Edmonton Oilers Mega 50/50 runs from May 15-24. While the Calgary Flames Remax 50/50 Multi-Day Jackpot takes place May 19-20. There’s a chance to win early bird prizes every day and purchases can be made online.
What could be more thrilling than a Battle of Alberta? The opportunity to win big, of course!
RED DEER - Eight Albertans registered in Hockey Alberta/Hockey Canada sanctioned programs heard their names called during the first round of the 2022 WHL Draft on Thursday, with Calgarian Jackson Smith going second overall.
Smith was selected by the Tri-City Americans with the second pick, and is the highest-drafted Albertan since Matthew Savoie went first overall to the Winnipeg Ice in 2019.
Braeden Cootes (Sherwood Park) was next off the board, going 10th overall to the Kamloops Blazers, followed by Connor Schmidt (Sturgeon County), Hayden Harsanyi (Calgary), Luke Vlooswyk (Calgary), Aaron Obobaifo (Calgary) and Julien Maze (Edmonton).
A full list of Albertans registered in Hockey Alberta/Hockey Canada sanctioned programs drafted can be found below:
RED DEER – Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) Induction Gala.
You can help celebrate the Class of 2022 on Sunday, July 17 at the Coast Hotel in Canmore.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the AHHF. The Class of 2022 (originally introduced as the Class of 2020) includes: Bill Bucyk, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Bob Clark, John Davidson, Dr. Randy Gregg, Ken Hitchcock, Jamie Macoun and the 1974-75 Lethbridge Native Sons.
“After two years, we are elated to celebrate the Class of 2022 as part of the 40th anniversary of the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame,” said Al Coates, chair of the AHHF. “Gathering with friends, family and Honoured Members to recognize the inductees and their contributions to the growth of the game in our province, makes for the memorable evening for all.”
Doors open at 4:30 P.M., dinner is at 5:30 P.M., followed by the induction ceremony, and a special hockey hot stove to conclude the evening.
To become a part of the biggest celebration of hockey in Alberta, purchase your tickets to the AHHF Induction Gala on hockeyalberta.ca. Individual tickets are $165 or a table of eight can be purchased for $1,320 (plus GST and online fees). New this year is the VIP Table – a table of eight that includes two bottles of wine, table bar service (including complimentary beverages) and one-full page advertisement in the evening’s program.
Accommodations are available at the Coast Hotel in Canmore. Reserve a room online (dates will pre-populate to July 17 arrival and July 19 departure), or by calling 1-800-663-1144. Please reference CCM-GFC 5124 or AHHF Awards 2022 – Attendees.
For more information on the Hockey Alberta Hall of Fame, visit ahhf.ca. To learn more about Hockey Alberta, the Hockey Alberta Foundation or to purchase tickets, visit hockeyalberta.ca or follow on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Earlier today, emails were sent to youth participants (or parents/ guardians) registered in the Hockey Alberta system in the 2021-22 season. The emails contained a link to Hockey Alberta’s 2022 Participant Satisfaction Survey. The survey asks a number of questions about your experiences in hockey during the just-completed season.
Based on Hockey Alberta’s Vision, Mission and Values, the association’s Board of Directors has provided strategic direction for Hockey Alberta to establish strategic objectives, key results and goals for the next four years as we work towards a revolutionized hockey system - HA 2025. As part of this process, Hockey Alberta has committed to measure the player experience and adjust as necessary to continually improve.
We are asking each player, in cooperation with parents/ guardians, to complete the Survey and provide your honest and candid feedback - whether it is positive or negative - so that we can continue planning for the future of sanctioned hockey in Alberta.
There are three versions of the survey - one for players registered with a Minor Hockey Association, one for players registered in a Pond or Recreational Hockey program, and one for players registered at an Accredited School. Please make sure you complete the correct survey. And, if you had more than one child participating in Hockey Alberta-sanctioned activities in the 2021-22 season, please fill out a separate survey with each child.
As well, please try not to focus on COVID-19 issues (for example, masking, facility limitations etc) when completing this survey. Wherever possible, please respond based on your hockey experiences alone.
If you did not receive a survey via email, you are encouraged to click on the appropriate link below, and complete the survey.
RED DEER - Exactly five years to the day since he won the 2017 Prospects Cup with South Black, Blackfalds Bulldogs defenceman Kaiden Ellertson looked back on the tournament with nothing but fond memories.
RED DEER - The 2022 Prospects Cup came to a close on Sunday with North Grey overcoming North Blue to win the championship with a score of 5-3.
North Grey went undefeated at the tournament as Osten Strickland opened the scoring early for North Grey in the final game. Gavin Harrison stood on the back door to tap in goal number two and Connor Nickle capitalized on the powerplay to make it 3-0 after the first. In the second period, Domonic Neville struck again for North Grey to add another. Nearly five minutes into the third period, Adam Cutting scored on the powerplay to get North Blue on the board. Looking for the comeback, Landan Horiachka posted two back-to-back to make it a one goal game. But it was Neville who added the insurance goal to seal North Grey the championship.
Championship Sunday’s schedule shook out to be a battle of the regions at the Prospects Cup, as each region faced-off in their final games of the tournament.
To start the day, Capital Royal got their first win over Capital Green with a score of 5-2 to finish seventh overall. Following, South Black overcame South Gold in a 8-4 decision to finish in fifth place. In a battle for third place, Calgary Red and Calgary White were back and forth until the third where White scored three unanswered goals. At the end of 60 minutes of play, Calgary White came out on top in a 5-2 win to claim third.
The Prospects Cup marks the end of Hockey Alberta’s 2022 Spring showcase events. Prior to the Prospects Cup, the three-week stretch featured the Alberta Cup and the Alberta Challenge.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
RED DEER - Day three at the Prospects Cup is in the books and the matchups are set for Sunday’s final.
North Grey punched their ticket to the championship game and remained undefeated with a 5-2 victory of South Gold in the opening game of the day. The second game of the day featured Calgary White who defeated Capital Green 9-2.
North Blue earned their spot in Sunday’s championship game with a thrilling 8-5 win over Calgary Red. The final game of the day featured Capital Royal and South Black, with Black getting the win 6-2.
Each game on Sunday will feature a region vs. region matchup, starting with Capital Green taking on Capital Royal at 8:00am. The next game will feature South Gold vs. South Black at 10:30am. Playing for third place will be Calgary White and Calgary Red at 1:00pm, before the championship game between North Grey and North Blue at 3:30pm.
Gatorade Alberta Built Performer of the Day - #20 Ayden Stuckless (North Blue)
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
RED DEER - Calgary Red Assistant Coach Matt Hanak is no stranger to the Team Alberta Program, but the 2022 Prospects Cup is a completely different experience for the longtime Director of Operations, as he’s stepping behind the bench at the tournament for the first time.
RED DEER - Day two at the Prospects Cup is in the books! Each team played their second game of the tournament.
In the first game of the day, South Gold overcame Capital Green 6-3, to get them their first win.
North Grey took an early lead, in Game 6. Calgary White battled back to make it a one goal game. With a final score of 5-2, North Grey added another win to the column.
It was a third period push for South Black after coming back from a 5-1 deficit, but North Blue prevailed with a 6-5 win. The win gives North Blue a 2-0 record.
In Game 8 of the 2022 Prospects Cup, Calgary Red held a one goal lead over Capital Royal, finishing 3-2, for their second win of the tournament.
Play continues in Red Deer at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at the Prospects Cup on Saturday, May 14, with South Gold and North Grey facing off at 9 a.m. Watch the action live or on HockeyTV.ca.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
RED DEER - The Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre saw four games of action on day one of the 2022 Prospect Cups.
Calgary Red upped South Black 6-4 to notch the first win of the tournament.
While North Blue took home the "w" with a 8-3 win over Capital Royal in Game two.
Taking control early in the game, North Grey was victorious in the match-up against Capital Green with a score of 9-3.
In the final game of the day, Calgary White found the back of the net three times, but South Gold battled to make it a one goal game. The final score was 3-2 for Calgary White.
Day two of the Prospects Cup will see South Gold meet Capital Green at 11:30 a.m. in Red Deer. Watch the action live or on HockeyTV.ca.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
The teams will play in a four-day, tournament-format competition with the top two round-robin seeds playing for the championship.
Full tournament results will be displayed on the score ticker at the top of prospectscup.ca, where you can also find schedules, stats and standings. All 2022 Prospects Cup games will be streamed live on HockeyTV. You can also follow along with the action on Twitter.
Tournament passes are still available online or at the door for $42 (includes GST and service fee), and children 12 and under will be free of charge. Day Passes will also be available at the door or online for $10.50 each.
Throughout the weekend 50/50 tickets are available for purchase online. Proceeds from the Hockey Alberta’s Team Alberta 50/50 will be used to offset athlete costs, enhance the athlete experience, and provide development opportunities for Team Alberta coaches and support staff.
The Prospects Cup provides second-year U13 athletes, coaches, trainers and administrators an opportunity to discover the qualities of competitive hockey in a well-organized regional camp and select team competition. Athletes eligible for the Hockey Alberta Prospects Cup must be registered with a Hockey Canada/Hockey Alberta program.
Hockey Alberta’s new Recreational Hockey Model is entering its second year of ensuring that families have access to affordable, fun, and safe opportunities to participate in youth hockey with a low time commitment.
Hockey Alberta’s Recreational Hockey Model provides participants with a moderately structured stream of hockey with modified playing rules, limited registration rules and no residency requirements.
As a sanctioned organization/ program within Hockey Alberta, a group has the flexibility to create and maintain its own internal processes to ensure their programming meets the needs of the participants.
And as an incentive for the 2022-2023 season, any program not previously registered with Hockey Alberta that wishes to register a Recreational Hockey Program will be eligible for a reduced rate per participant (players & team officials) for their first season.
Hockey Alberta will be hosting a Recreational Hockey Model Open House on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. If you have questions, or want to know more about how the Recreational Hockey Model could work for your organization, make sure you attend this session.
The Recreational Hockey Model consists of three (3) streams of hockey, and organizations can choose the stream that makes the most sense for their participants. Each stream offers a varied competitive structure and level of commitment appropriate to the level(s) and age(s) of the participant(s).
When programs are sanctioned under the Recreational Hockey Model, organizers and participants also enjoy an extensive list of benefits, which include:
Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage for registered participants (players, officials, team officials)
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance coverage for your Executives and Volunteers.
Administration and Operational Support from Hockey Alberta staff.
Player and Coach Development support from Hockey Alberta Regional Managers.
Support and policy guidance regarding Risk and Conduct Management protocols and processes (screening, complaint handling, Maltreatment, Abuse and Harassment, etc.)
RED DEER - Eighty 2007-born male athletes from across Alberta have been selected to attend the 2022 Team Alberta U16 Male Summer Camp.
Invitations have been extended to eight goaltenders, 24 defence and 48 forwards to attend the Team Alberta U16 Male Summer Camp July 5-10 in Red Deer, which is the next step in the selection process for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
"We were extremely impressed with the level of talent we saw on display throughout this season," said Michael Kraichy, Manager of Team Alberta. "Our entire staff is excited to see what this group can show us as they move forward in the Team Alberta process."
The selection process is based on the Team Alberta scouting process throughout the 2021-22 season, as well as the 2022 Alberta Cup in Red Deer, which ran April 28-May 1. From the Summer Camp, a shortlist will be established, with those players scouted with their club teams until the 20 players who will comprise the roster for Team Alberta are named.
RED DEER - The 2022 Alberta Challenge wrapped up on Sunday with South Black defeating North Yellow 3-1 to win the championship.
After starting off the tournament 0-2-0, South Black won their last two round-robin games to earn a spot in the final against undefeated North Yellow. Kara Mitenko scored both goals for South Black before Paige Zinger added an empty netter to seal the victory. Paige Smith scored the lone goal for North Yellow.
Earlier in the day, North Grey cruised to a 3-0 victory over North Blue in the fifth place game, while South White and South Green needed overtime to decide the third place winner. Keira Grant would bury the OT winner for South White.
Through two successful Hockey Alberta Spring Showcase events, the three-week stretch of tournaments will wrap up next week with the 2022 Prospects Cup. The tournament will feature 16 games among eight teams from all around the province. Gameplay at the Prospects Cup will begin on Thursday, May 12 at 11:30am with a matchup between Calgary Red and South Black.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
After watching her daughters play in the Alberta Challenge and go through the Team Alberta program, Teri Baumgardt continues to give back as a volunteer, and is now in her third tournament as a Director of Operations.
RED DEER - Day three wrapped up the round-robin play at the 2022 Alberta Challenge in Red Deer. With three games on the schedule, match-ups were determined for championship Sunday.
North Yellow dominated Game 10 with a 5-1 win over South Green. North Yellow finishes round-robin action with a 3-0-1 record, solidifying their sport in the final. While South Green completes the round-robin with a 2-2-0 record.
South Black put the pieces together for a 7-2 victory over South White. Both South Black and South White conclude the round robin with a 2-2-0 record.
It was North Blues early two goal lead that secured the 2-1 triumph over North Grey. North Blue and North Grey close the round robin round with 1-2-1 and 1-3-0 records, respectively.
After an exciting day three at the Alberta Cup that saw a three-way tie for second seed, match-ups were decided using the tie-breaker process. Championship Sunday will feature three games at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Starting with a rematch-up of North Grey (6th) and North Blue (5th) at 9:30 am, South Green (4th) will battle it out with South White (3rd) at 12 pm. Facing off in the championship game is South Black (2nd) and North Yellow (1st) at 2:30 pm.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
RED DEER - The 2022 Alberta Challenge provides a unique development opportunity for females from across the province, and a chance for best friends Reagan Houweling and Haley Brand to take in the experience together.
RED DEER - Two days of the 2022 Alberta Challenge have passed, with North Yellow sitting alone atop the standings with five points. Right behind them are South Green and South White, who each have four.
The day began with a tight matchup between South Green and North Grey where Green would hold on to a 2-1 victory. Following that, North Blue got into their first of two games on the day, ending in a 1-1 tie with North Yellow.
South Black took to the ice looking for their first win and that is exactly what they got as they defeated previously unbeaten South Green. To cap off the day, South White took home a 4-1 victory over North Blue.
Day three of the Alberta Challenge features three games, starting with a top matchup between North Yellow and South Green at 10am at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
RED DEER - NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, with 16 Albertans making an appearance - 14 skaters, and two goaltenders.
Team Alberta alumnus, Matthew Savoie leads the way for Albertans at number four among the North American Skaters. While Ty Young cracks the North American Goaltender rankings at number six.
Two more team Alberta alumni are among the top 20 North American skaters: forwards, Jagger Firkus, and Rieger Lorenz.
The full list of Albertans named to NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings can be found below:
RED DEER - Through a busy first day at the 2022 Alberta Challenge in Red Deer, five games have been played, with North Yellow leading the way with four points.
North Yellow opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over South Black, and followed that up with a 3-2 victory over South White in the last game of the day.
South White and North Grey each finished the day going 1-1-0 and are currently tied at two points with South Green, who went 1-0-0 defeating North Blue. White and Grey each earned their win over South Black.
Day two of the Alberta Challenge features four games, starting with North Grey versus South Green at 10am at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
Hockey Alberta’s Spring Showcase continues on Thursday as the 2022 Alberta Challenge gets underway in Red Deer. Six teams, comprised of 120 of the province’s top 2007 and 2008-born female athletes, are taking to the ice at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre from Thursday to Sunday.
The teams will play in a four-day, tournament-format competition with the top two round-robin seeds playing for the championship.
Full tournament results will be displayed on the score ticker at the top of abchallenge.ca, where you can also find schedules, stats and standings. All 2022 Alberta Challenge games will be streamed live on HockeyTV. You can also follow along with the action on Twitter.
Tournament passes are still available online or at the door for $42 (includes GST and service fee), and children 12 and under will be free of charge. Day Passes will also be available at the door or online for $10.50 each.
Throughout the weekend 50/50 tickets are available for purchase online. Proceeds from the Hockey Alberta’s Team Alberta 50/50 will be used to offset athlete costs, enhance the athlete experience, and provide development opportunities for Team Alberta coaches and support staff.
The Alberta Challenge is a grassroots program that aids in the preparation, evaluation, and identification of potential players for Hockey Alberta’s Team Alberta program. Through the camps, the players are able to measure themselves against other players of the same age and receive instruction from some of the best coaches in the province. For those selected to the regional teams, the Alberta Challenge is a taste of top level competition.
RED DEER - Former Montreal Canadiens draft pick Duncan Milroy left his mark on the Alberta Cup as a player back in 1998, and is hoping to do the same as a coach over two decades later.
Milroy set the (then) all-time Alberta Cup record for goals in a single tournament with Team Northeast in 1998 with 10, and still sits in second behind Devin Setoguchi, who notched 11 in 2002 with Team South.
After being selected in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, the Edmonton native went on to enjoy a 10 year professional career with in the American Hockey League, and in Europe.
Now, he’s turned his focus to coaching, and made his Alberta Cup coaching debut in 2022 as an Assistant Coach with Team Alberta Yellow, where he hopes to pass on the knowledge of his past experiences to the next generation of athletes.
RED DEER - Alberta Black won a shootout thriller over Alberta Grey on Sunday to claim the 2022 Alberta Cup in Red Deer.
Down 5-3 with just over two minutes to go, Alberta Grey got within one, and scored again with 30 seconds left to force overtime. After the extra frame solved nothing, Aiden Foster scored the lone goal of the shootout to seal the victory for Alberta Black.
Earlier in the day, Alberta Yellow took third place in the tournament with a 6-1 win over Alberta Green, and Alberta Blue edged Alberta Red 6-5 in a shootout in the fifth place game.
The Alberta Built player of the day is the athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of an "Alberta Built" player. Alberta Built is defined as:
1 - Good person - Know who you are. 2 - Character player - Believe in yourself. 3 - Grit player - Thrive on adversity 4 - Leadership - Treat yourself & people right 5 - Standard of performance - Focused approach on process - ALWAYS COMPETE - EVERY-DAYERS
