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More than 70 Albertans selected in WHL Draft

A total of 75 Albertans, registered with Hockey Alberta/ Hockey Canada sanctioned organizations, were selected during the Western Hockey League’s Prospects draft.

Round 1 of the draft was held Wednesday evening, with the draft concluding on Thursday afternoon.

Calgary’s Thor Liffiton (Calgary Northstars U15AAA) was the top Albertan selected, fourth overall by the WHL’s newest team, the Penticton Vees. Ten Albertans were selected in the first round, 11 in the second round, and another 11 in the third round. Of the 75 Albertans selected, 47 played in the Alberta Elite Hockey League in the 2024-25 season.

FULL LIST OF ALBERTANS SELECTED IN WHL DRAFT >

Full results can be viewed at the 2025 WHL Draft website.

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Forty-six athletes invited to 2025 Team Alberta Female U18 Summer Camp

RED DEER – Forty-six athletes are gathering in Red Deer for the 2025 Team Alberta Female U18 Summer Camp, July 15-19.

The Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre welcomes six goaltenders, 16 defence, and 24 forwards who were evaluated throughout the season. Athletes are being evaluated and shortlisted for Fall Camp, in hopes of securing a position on Team Alberta to compete at the national event.

TEAM ALBERTA FEMALE U18 SUMMER CAMP INVITES & SCHEDULE >

Camp features on and off-ice sessions, as well as games.

Team Alberta’s U18 Female team finished sixth at the 2024 National Women’s U18 Championship in Quispamsis, New Brunswick.

The 2025 edition of the event is scheduled to take place November 2-8 in Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Eighty players named to 2025 U16 Male Summer Camp

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta has announced the 80 athletes invited to the 2025 Team Alberta Male Under-16 Summer Camp.

Eight goalies, 24 defence and 48 forwards born in 2010 who participated in a Hockey Canada sanctioned program this season, were invited to attend the camp scheduled for July 1-6 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Athletes invited to the camp are vying for a spot on the roster that is competing in the 2025 WHL Cup.

U16 MALE SUMMER CAMP TOP 80 >

“As a group, we were impressed with the level of skill and compete that we saw at the Alberta Cup and throughout the season.” said Mike Kraichy, Hockey Alberta’s Manager, High Performance. “We are excited to get the group into Red Deer in July as we move to the next phase of the process.”

Selections were determined based on the Team Alberta scouting process throughout the 2024-25 season and the 2025 Alberta Cup. From summer camp, a short list is going to be set, and those players are going to be scouted with their club teams until the 20 player-roster is named.

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2025 Alberta Challenge: Championship Sunday Recap

RED DEER – The final day of the 2025 Alberta Challenge has concluded! North Blue was crowned the tournament champions after an exciting overtime finish in the finals. Here is everything that you need to know about Day 4!


Game #1

South Black 4 - North Red 2

Players of the Game:

South Black: #9 Addison Bruce

North Red: #9 Siri Bolding


Game #2

South Green 5 – South Grey 2

Players of the Game:

South Green: #8 Keelie Armstrong

South Grey: #11 Ziah Dennis


Game #3

North Blue 2 – North Yellow 1 (OT)

Players of the Game:

North Blue: #12 Kasey McLeod

North Yellow: #5 Taryn Leighton


Tourism Red Deer Daily Photo Gallery:

Moments from each day of competition are being captured and shared on the website in albums each day. Visit the link below to view the full gallery.

Daily Gallery Link


Panago Pizza Highlight of the Day:

The Panago Highlight of the Day belongs to the overtime winning goal scorer in the Alberta Challenge championship final, North Blue #12 Kasey McLeod.

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