Madden Daneault selected first overall on Day 1 of 2026 WHL Draft

CALGARY - Madden Daneault is a Kelowna Rocket.

Daneault (Red Deer) was selected first overall by the Rockets on day one of the 2026 WHL Draft. Daneault had a historic season in the Alberta Elite Hockey League, putting up a record point total of 149 points (65G-84A) during the 2025-2026 season and earning a silver medal at the U15AAA Provincial Championships with the Red Deer U15AAA Rebels. Daneault proceeded to have fantastic showing at the Alberta Cup, putting up 13 points (7G-6A) in six games for Team Alberta Black and earning an invite to the U16 Team Alberta Male Summer Camp.

Follow Hockey Alberta as we update and celebrate the Alberta players taken in the 2026 WHL Draft. Day 2 of the WHL Draft begins tomorrow, May 6.

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta has announced the 46 athletes invited to the 2026 Team Alberta Female Under 18 Summer Camp.

Six goalies,16 defence and 24 forwards born in 2009 or later have been invited to attend the camp at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Players attending this camp are competing to earn a spot on Team Alberta U16 Male, who are attending the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City from March 8-14, 2027.

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Hockey Alberta previously announced the coaching staff for the U18 Female squad in February, with head coach Craig Perrett leading the way on the bench alongside assistant coaches Erin O’Toole and Izzy Cropper, and goalie coach Jamond Cardinal.

Selections were determined based on the Team Alberta scouting process throughout the 2025-2026 season. From summer camp, players continue to be scouted with their club teams until the 20 player-roster is named.

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta has announced the 80 athletes invited to the 2026 Team Alberta Male Under-16 Summer Camp.

Eight goalies, 24 defence and 48 forwards born in 2011 have been invited to attend the camp scheduled for June 30 to July 4 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Players attending this camp are competing to earn a spot on Team Alberta U16 Male, who are attending the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City from February 27 to March 6, 2027.

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Hockey Alberta previously announced the coaching staff for the U16 Male squad in February, with head coach James Poole leading the way on the bench alongside assistant coaches Ryan Allen and Jack Redlick, video coach Justin Ostertag and goalie coach Theo Zubot.

Selections were determined based on the Team Alberta scouting process throughout the 2025-2026 season and the 2026 Alberta Cup. From summer camp, a short list of players for Team Alberta is set, and players continue to be scouted with their club teams until the 20 player-roster is named.