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Ready to Play Hockey? Here’s Everything You Need to Know to Register for Hockey in Alberta!

Whether you’re new to the sport, recently moved, or simply looking to get your child into hockey, Hockey Alberta is here to help you hit the ice this season. With registration dates already open across the province, now is the perfect time to find your local Minor Hockey Association (MHA) and get started.

Check your local registration dates here

New to Hockey? We’ve Got You Covered

If your family is just beginning its hockey journey—whether you’re a newcomer to Canada, new to Alberta, or moving to a new community—our resources make it easy to navigate the registration process.

Learn about Minor Hockey and how to get started
Explore our Intro to Hockey program

Check out our resources for New Hockey Parents

Check out options for funding here

Looking For Another Option from Minor Hockey? Check Out Play Hockey

Hockey Alberta’s Play Hockey Model was designed to provide families with clear options that meet a variety of skill levels, schedules, and interests, while prioritizing fun, development, and respect.

The streams include:

  • Rec Hockey
  • Pond Hockey
  • Learn to Play

These programs focus on making hockey more accessible, inclusive, and flexible for Alberta families.

Discover the Play Hockey Model here

Don’t Wait – Register Today!

Whether your child dreams of wearing the team jersey or is just looking to try something new, hockey is a great way to stay active, build friendships, and be part of a community.

Contact your local MHA to register and join the game. The season is just around the corner—let’s make it the best one yet.

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Hockey Alberta now accepting Volunteer Applications

RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for key volunteer positions on the Operational Committees for the 2025-26 hockey season.

Currently, applications are being sought from interested individuals to fill volunteer roles for positions and committees including: Appeals Committee, AFHL Governor, EDI Committee, Girls Hockey Ambassador, Maltreatment Investigator, MHA Liaison, Minor Discipline Coordinator, Minor Leagues, Officiating, Player Movement Review Committee, Player Safety Committee, Senior/Junior Hockey and U11 AA.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM >

Volunteers are the faces of Hockey Alberta within their communities and are positively representing themselves and the organization while communicating with and assisting participants on a daily basis.

Each year, hundreds of volunteers play integral roles in ensuring that Hockey Alberta delivers high quality and efficient programming as well as services to the more than 100,000 participants across the province.

All Hockey Alberta volunteers must act in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Hockey Alberta. Hockey Alberta’s Core Values are:

  • Integrity – do the right thing for the right reasons.
  • Community – make a difference for all Albertans.
  • Collaboration – work together to win together.
  • Innovation – be curious, courageous, and creative.
  • Passion – fuels our why, drives our what.