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COACH 1 CLINICS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTED RATE FOR 2022-23
Hockey Alberta is proud to announce that all Coach 1 – Intro to Coach clinics will be offered a discounted rate of $22 (plus GST) for the 2022-23 season. The new one-time rate comes as part of the $1.5 million funding support provided by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation in an effort to increase coach education at the U7 and U9 levels.
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2023-24 SEASON PUCK DROP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE NEW SEASON
The puck is about to drop on the 2023-24 season, and Hockey Alberta has compiled everything you need to know as you sharpen your skates for the new season!
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UNDERWAY
The 2022-23 hockey season all comes down to this, the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB. In total, 34 Provincial Champions will be crowned over three weekends. League play will determine four champions, while 30 divisions battle it out in a tournament style format. It all starts March 23!
HOCKEY ALBERTA PROVINCIALS 2023 POWERED BY ATB
ATB is sharing the top tips for players, teams and families to take to the ice without breaking the bank. Tap into their Good Advice for all things financial well-being including how to teach your kids about money at every age - plus the ultimate savings, a chance to have your fees covered next hockey season.
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TEAM ALBERTA NORTH WINS GOLD AND SILVER AT 2023 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
Team Alberta North won one gold and one silver medal on home ice at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games. The Junior Female team went undefeated throughout the tournament en route to a gold medal. The U15 Male team battled to the end, but fell to Team NWT 6-5, ultimately finishing with silver. The U18 Male team finished round robin as the first seed, but lost two close games in the medal round to finish fourth.
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IT’S YOUR GAME CONTEST - WIN TICKETS TO THE ROGERS PLACE SKY LOUNGE FOR AN EDMONTON OILERS GAME
Show your commitment to making the game more inclusive by posing for a picture with one of Hockey Alberta’s anti-maltreatment banners or posters and you’ll be entered to win tickets for your hockey team to attend the Edmonton Oilers game on February 21. The deadline to submit your photo is February 1.
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CALGARY HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FEMALE HOCKEY DAY
Hockey Alberta hosted Female Hockey Day, presented by ATB, at the Max Bell Centre in Calgary on Saturday, January 7. In partnership with Girls Hockey Calgary, over 200 participants celebrated and supported female hockey while enjoying development sessions, an AFHL game, and skills competition.
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TEAM STAFFS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 SPRING SHOWCASE
Hockey Alberta has selected the 111 volunteers who will lead teams at the 2023 Spring Showcase. Each team will consist of a director of operations, coach mentor, head coach and two assistant coaches. Teams at the Alberta Cup and Alberta Challenge will include a trainer. Staff for each Alberta Challenge team also includes an apprentice coach.
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2023 FEMALE HOCKEY DAY
Female Hockey Day, presented by ATB, is coming to Calgary! Girls Hockey Calgary will host the celebration of female hockey on January 7 at the Max Bell Centre. Registration is now open for the day of development, growth and celebration.
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COACH, TRAINER, AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2023 SPRING SHOWCASE
Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for Coaches, Trainers, and Directors of Operations for the 2023 Spring Showcase. The three-week event featuring the Alberta Cup, Alberta Challenge, and Prospects Cup will be returning to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic in April and May.
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COACH EDUCATION KEY TO CREATING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES
The biggest impact on a player’s experience in their first few seasons is their coach. Hockey Alberta is proud to continue to build on coach education around the province through our coaching clinics. Register today to complete your coaching certifications.
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MEMBER GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Grant applications for the 2022 Hockey Alberta Member Grant - supported by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation - are now being accepted. The grant provides for new and exciting youth hockey programming opportunities in northern Alberta. There will be one application intake this season, with the application deadline September 30.
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HOCKEY ALBERTA SEEKING MEMBER LIAISONS
Hockey Alberta is expanding the Member Liaison Team and looking for new teammates. The Member Liaison will play a significant role in the pursuit of the vision and mission of Hockey Alberta as it focuses on providing quality service to the member Minor Hockey Associations of Hockey Alberta. The deadline to submit an application or nomination is Wednesday, July 27.
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2022 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP TICKET PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
The 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, presented by RAM, is coming back to Red Deer July 31-August 6. Adult and youth ticket packages are available for games for $249 and $149, respectively, plus applicable taxes and fees. Spend your summer holidays watching Team Canada go for gold at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer! For more details on the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, please visit hlinkagretzkycup.ca.
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RECONNECTING THE HOCKEY COMMUNITY WITH DR. JODY CARRINGTON
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.
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2022 ALBERTA CHALLENGE KICKS OFF IN RED DEER
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.
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ALBERTA CHALLENGE AND PROSPECTS CUP ROSTERS ANNOUNCED
Hockey Alberta has selected the 120 U15 female and 160 U13 male players who will be participating in the 2022 Alberta Challenge and Prospects Cup. The six-team Alberta Challenge tournament takes place May 5-8, and the eight-team Prospects Cup takes place May 12-15, both at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
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HOCKEY ALBERTA PROGRESSIVE 50/50 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Hockey Alberta is giving you a chance to win big! From March 17 - April 10, the organization will be launching it’s inaugural progressive 50/50 during the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB. There are early bird prizes available and a guaranteed prize up to $50,000.
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EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE WORKS TO PROVIDE NEW VOICE IN ALBERTA
Providing a voice and learning about examples of racism and discrimination experienced in hockey are crucial responsibilities for a new Hockey Alberta task force. Since its creation in October, Hockey Alberta’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task Force has been working to understand the extent to which racism and lack of inclusion impacts hockey across the province.
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TICKETS FOR 2022 AHHF INDUCTION GALA NOW ON SALE
You can help celebrate the Class of 2022 on Sunday, July 17 at the Coast Hotel in Canmore. 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.
TRAINING & EVALUATING POISE - COACH/PARENT SESSION
Join Hockey Alberta and presenter Riley Dudar on Thursday, March 3 at 7pm for a free online session discussing training and evaluating poise in minor hockey. This session is open to coaches, parents, MHA administrators/executives, and any others who are interested.
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THE COACHES SITE - GLOBAL SKILLS SHOWCASE
The Global Skills Showcase honours the world’s best skills coaches, bringing their expertise to a global audience. Exclusive to members of The Coaches Site, this 5-day virtual event will dive deep into the key elements and fundamental skills needed to develop elite hockey players.
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CENTRE ICE PODCAST: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This episode features discussion and celebration around Black History month and includes: Toronto Maple Leafs Coaching Development Associate T.J. Millar, St. Albert U16 AAA Flyers forward Turner McIntyre, and Chairperson of Hockey Alberta’s Diversity Inclusion Committee Anton Joseph.
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR HOCKEY ALBERTA AWARDS
Hockey Alberta is proud to welcome ATB as a presenting sponsor of the 2022 Hockey Alberta Awards Program. Nominations are now being accepted for the six awards including: Volunteer of the Year, Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Official of the Year, and Team of the Year.
SAVE THE DATE - HOCKEY ALBERTA SUMMIT
Sprung Arenas, Stantec and CANA are teaming up with Hockey Alberta to present the Hockey Alberta Summit, June 10-12, in Red Deer. All Hockey Alberta member organizations are invited to attend the weekend of development, education and networking. Information on registration will be available soon.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATIONS: A COACH/PARENT SESSION Join Hockey Alberta and presenter Darryl Belfry on Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm for a free online session discussing the relationship between player development and evaluations in minor hockey.
SPRUNG ARENA SOLUTIONS Three Alberta based companies - Sprung Structures, Stantec and CANA have aligned to design and deliver three affordable complete arena solutions for rural communities. We take care of everything from logistics to construction. Reach out for more information!
THE COACHES SITE - GLOBAL SKILLS SHOWCASE The Global Skills Showcase honours the world’s best skills coaches, bringing their expertise to a global audience. Exclusive to members of The Coaches Site, this 5-day virtual event will dive deep into the key elements and fundamental skills needed to develop elite hockey players.
TEAM ALBERTA UPDATES ON 2023 CWG COACHES Serge Lajoie has been named as the Team Alberta U16 Male coach for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI. Team Alberta is also seeking applications for the positions with the U16 Male and U18 Female teams.
COACH OF THE MONTH - ​​​​​​​CANDACE PATTEN Hockey Alberta’s Coach of the Month for January, sponsored by Players Bench Team Apparel, is Candace Patten of Battle River.
JOIN OUR TEAM! Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for the position of Coordinator, Female Hockey. This position will work alongside to lead and guide Hockey Alberta volunteers, connecting them to the annual strategies aimed at advancing the game as it pertains specifically to female hockey.
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SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ALBERTA CHALLENGE AND PROSPECTS CUP REGIONAL CAMPS Spots are still available for the Alberta Challenge (2007-2008 Females) and Prospects Cup (2009 Males) regional camps. These events are part of Hockey Alberta’s Spring Showcase coming up in Red Deer. ALBERTA CHALLENGE > | PROSPECTS CUP >
CENTRE ICE PODCAST - EPISODE 19: ROB LITWINSKI AND LACEY SENUK The first episode of 2022 features Hockey Alberta’s CEO, Rob Litwinski, looking back on the year that was, and what lies ahead in 2022, along with Albertan and 2022 Winter Olympics official Lacey Senuk.
THE COACHES SITE Hockey Alberta and The Coaches Site are proud to team up to bring quality resources to coaches around the province. This month’s video features former Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Travis Green speaking on the evolution of a coach.
AFHL AND AEHL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The AFHL and AEHL are now accepting applications for their scholarship programs. The programs were created to help graduating players who exemplify the values of each league continue their education.
BECOMING PLAYER X Earn high school credits within this 26 lesson course where you’ll gain access to legendary mentors as they share wisdom, insights, and valuable lessons that they learned on their journeys to the game’s highest levels.
JOIN OUR TEAM! Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for the position of Mentor, Female Hockey. This is a new role that focuses on providing quality service to coaches, membership, and stakeholders of Hockey Alberta.
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REGISTER NOW FOR FEMALE HOCKEY DAY Registration is now open for Hockey Alberta’s fourth annual Female Hockey Day, presented by ATB Financial - January 29 at the Servus Sports Centre in Lloydminster.
SPRUNG ARENAS Three Alberta based companies - Sprung Structures, Stantec and CANA have aligned to design and deliver three affordable, complete arena solutions for rural communities.
COACH OF THE MONTH - RANDAL THIESSEN Hockey Alberta’s Coach of the Month for December, sponsored by Players Bench Team Apparel, is Randal Thiessen of Edmonton.
REGISTER NOW FOR AN ALBERTA BUILT SKILLS CAMP Alberta Built Skills camps focus on teaching the right skills at the right time for your child. Hockey Alberta will be hosting multiple skills camps for all boys and girls from the U7 - U15 age levels.
$600,000 DISTRIBUTED TO GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS ACROSS NORTHERN ALBERTA 44 Member Program Grant applications were fulfilled, totaling more than $600,000 with more funding to come in 2022, as the next application deadline is February 28. FULL DETAILS > | APPLY FOR A GRANT >
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