RED DEER - Nine players from Team Alberta’s 2016 gold medal-winning U16 squad have been selected to play in the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier (Calgary), defencemen Bowen Byram (Lethbridge), Jake Lee (Sherwood Park), Rhett Rhinehart (Lloydminster), and Matthew Robertson (Sherwood Park), and forwards Connor Bouchard (Cochrane), Kirby Dach (Fort Saskatchewan), Peyton Krebs (Okotoks), and Brayden Tracey (Calgary) are among the 66 players chosen to represent Canada.

The 66 players will be divided into three teams representing Team Canada Black, Team Canada Red, and Team Canada White when they compete against the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden, and the United States in their quest for a gold medal.

In July, 111 players were invited to the week-long national under-17 development camp, marking the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence.

The tournament opens Nov. 5 at the Encana Events Centre in an all-Canadian affair as last year’s silver-medallist, Team Canada Black, takes on Team Canada White at 2:30 p.m. The opening day concludes with Sweden facing Russia at North Peace Arena in Fort St. John.

Hockey Alberta is proud to unveil a new section at hockeyalberta.ca. Home Ice Feature stories will focus on interesting stories about the individuals and groups who make a difference within the hockey community in Alberta. If you have a suggestion for a Home Ice Feature story, email info@hockeyalberta.ca.

RED DEER - Alberta will be very well-represented during the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series, with 12 Albertans named to Team WHL’s roster.

On Tuesday, the Western Hockey League, in collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League, Moose Jaw Warriors, Swift Current Broncos and Hockey Canada, announced today the roster for Team WHL, which will compete against Team Russia in the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series.

Forwards Jaret Anderson-Dolan (Calgary), Tyler Benson (Edmonton), Dillon Dube (Cochrane), Matthew Phillips (Calgary), Sam Steel (Sherwood Park), and Tyler Steenbergen (Sylvan Lake) will all suit up for Team WHL up front. On defence, Jake Bean (Calgary), Kale Clage (Lloydminster), Josh Mahura (St. Albert), and David Quenneville (Edmonton) will all be part of an Albertan-heavy blueline, in front of goaltenders Carter Hart (Sherwood Park) and Stuart Skinner (Edmonton).

Team WHL will face Team Russia in Game 1 of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series in Moose Jaw on Monday, November 6, before continuing on to Swift Current for Game 2 on Tuesday, November 7. The Ontario Hockey League will host Games 3 and 4, while the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will welcome the festivities surrounding Games 5 and 6.

For more information on the Canada Russia Series, click here.

Hockey Alberta is proud to unveil a new section at hockeyalberta.ca. Home Ice Feature stories will focus on interesting stories about the individuals and groups who make a difference within the hockey community in Alberta. If you have a suggestion for a Home Ice Feature story, email info@hockeyalberta.ca.

RED DEER - A unique learning opportunity is now open for minor hockey coaches with Hockey Alberta’s WHL Game Day Coach Series.

This exciting partnership between Hockey Alberta and the Alberta Western Hockey League teams will offer nine different seminars between October and February, giving coaches the chance to learn from some of the top coaches in the game.

Each seminar costs $45 per coach, and include the following ($200 value):

• A ticket to a WHL Game
• Food/beverage voucher
• Presentation from Hockey Alberta
• Hockey Alberta resource package
• Hockey Alberta gift and other giveaway items (may include golf shirt, hat, or quarter-zip pullover)

Coaches will have the opportunity to hear the both the home and visiting Head Coaches speak before and after each game. Additionally, Hockey Alberta’s Provincial Coach Mentor, Fran Gow, will provide professional development for coaches before each game on a variety of topics, listed by the dates and locations below:

October 24 - Medicine Hat Tigers @ Red Deer Rebels (Topic: The Transition Game) *FULL*
November 3 - Saskatoon Blades @ Medicine Hat Tigers (Topic: Developing D-Zone)
November 22 - Portland Winterhawks @ Calgary Hitmen (Topic: Effective Practive)
November 28 - Portland Winterhawks @ Lethbridge Hurricanes (Topic: Importance of Faceoffs)
December 1 - Regina Pats @ Red Deer Rebels (Topic: Importance of Faceoffs)
December 7 - Moose Jaw Warriors @ Edmonton Oil Kings (Topic: Creating Offense)
January 3 - Vancouver Giants @ Edmonton Oil Kings (Topic: Developing D-Zone)
January 19 - Kamloops Blazers @ Calgary Hitmen (Topic: Creating Offense)
February 7 - Calgary Hitmen @ Red Deer Rebels (Topic: Special Teams)

Register >

For more information, and for a full list of speakers, please click here.

** No refunds will be given for these seminars as per our refund policy fees and structure**

RED DEER - The 2017/18 Alberta Female Hockey League season is officially in full-swing, as the Midget Elite and Bantam Elite seasons get underway on Saturday.

The AFHL season began on October 1 for the Midget AAA division, two weeks ahead of the Midget and Bantam Elite seasons.

Eight of 12 teams on both Midget and Bantam Elite sides begin their season on Saturday, while the remaining four get their 2017/18 season underway on Sunday.

You can keep track of all the action on each league’s website, or by following the AFHL on Twitter.

CALGARY - Both the Team Alberta U16 Male and Team Alberta U18 Female teams will hit the ice in Calgary over the next five days ahead of the WHL Cup and National Women’s Under-18 Championships, respectively.

The U18 squad will play a pair of exhibition games on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 at the Edge School in Calgary (33055 Township Road 250). Saturday’s game is at 4:00 p.m. against the Bantam AAA Calgary Royals, and Sunday’s game is at 11:15 a.m. against the Bantam AAA Calgary Bisons.

Team Alberta U18 Female heads to Quebec in just under a month for the U18 Nationals, which run November 1-5.

On Monday, October 16th, Team Alberta U16 Male will take on Canada’s National Women’s Team in a special-teams exhibition game, as a final tune-up ahead of the WHL Cup. Game time is at 7:00 p.m. at the Markin MacPhail Centre (Winsport).

The WHL Cup runs October 18-22 at the Markin MacPhail Centre. For schedule and ticket information, click here.

All three exhibition games are open to the public, and are free to attend.

RED DEER - The Hockey Alberta Foundation is proud to recognize Q2 Artificial Lift Services as its TEAMMATE of the Month for October.

Q2 Artificial Lift Services (Quinns Energy Group of Companies) has been a TEAMMATE of the Hockey Alberta Foundation and the Every Kid Every Community Program for four years, and is a major sponsor of the Hockey Alberta Foundation Golf Classic - the Foundation’s largest fundraising event each year.

“Q2 Artificial Lift Services is proud to be a Teammate of the Hockey Alberta Foundation," said Doug Quinn, President and CEO of Q2 Artificial Lift Services. "We are strong believers in the power of sport in our community, and all communities across Alberta. We stand behind the Foundation’s Every Kid Every Community program, and the initiative to give every kid in Alberta a chance to play the great game of hockey by eliminating any barriers to participation they may have”

The Hockey Alberta Foundation would like the thank Q2 Artificial Lift Services for their ongoing support, helping assist thousands of kids across the province through their generous donation over the past four years.

RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is now accepting bids from Minor Hockey Associations interested in hosting the 2018 Provincial Championships, presented by ATB Financial.

Hockey Alberta’s Provincial Championships are some of the most exciting and high-profile events in which Hockey Alberta’s membership takes part each season, bringing together the top teams from across the province in each category.

The 2018 Provincial Championships will be held March 15-18, March 22-25 and March 29-April 1, in each of the respective categories.

Provincial Bid Guidelines >

The bid guidelines document outlines the requirements involved, and the opportunities available, for a Minor Hockey Association interested in submitting a bid to host a Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship event.

The deadline to submit a bid to host Provincial Championships is November 15.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Skilnick.

RED DEER – An exciting opportunity awaits coaches and trainers across the province, as Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for coaches and trainers for the 2018 Alberta Cup.

Hockey Alberta is seeking one head coach, two assistant coaches and one trainer for each of the eight Alberta Cup teams.

The Alberta Cup runs April 25-29 in Spruce Grove.

Alberta Cup Coaching Application > | Alberta Cup Trainer Application >

The Alberta Cup is a core development programs for male athletes. The events provide players, coaches, therapists, equipment managers, administrators and referees an opportunity to discover the great qualities of competitive hockey.

The deadline for all applications is November 3.

About the Alberta Cup

The Alberta Cup is the first step in the annual process that includes the U16 Male Provincial Camp, and the selection of Alberta’s U16 Male provincial team. The 2017 Alberta Cup features 2002-born make players, and begins in March each year with zone selection camps. There are eight Alberta Cup zones, and players are attempting to land one of 20 spots available on their zone team.

RED DEER - A unique opportunity is available for aspiring female coaches to attend a females-only coach clinic in Red Deer this winter.

The We Are Coaches clinic runs from 8:15 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Kin City Arena in Red Deer on December 2. The clinic includes an in-class session in the morning, and an on-ice session after lunch.

The program is free of charge. Attendees will need to bring their skates, gloves, stick and helmet, as well as their own lunch.

To register, or for more information, click the "Register" button below:

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Upon completion of the Coach 2 - Coach Level course AND the HU-ONLINE Coach 1/2 one will achieve “TRAINED” status. There is no post-task associated with the Coach 2 – Coach Level Course to achieve “CERTIFIED”.

For more information, please contact Kendall Newell, Manager, Female Hockey.

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is proud to announce the Team Alberta roster for the 2017 U16 Male provincial team.

The U16 Male squad will compete in the 2017 WHL Cup, formerly known as the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup.

Team Alberta U16 Male Roster >

The U16 Male squad won the 2016 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup. The team will seek to continue Alberta’s success at the event, Oct. 18-22 at the Markin MacPhail Centre (WinSport) in Calgary.

"We’re heading into the WHL Cup with a very talented group of players,” said Team Alberta Manager Mike Kraichy. “These 20 young men have earned the right to represent their province, and we’re confident in their ability to compete hard at the competition, and make Alberta proud."

The 2017 WHL Cup will feature the highest-rated players in the under-16 age category from the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The four-team round robin tournament is the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence for players.

The majority of players participating in the event were selected in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft or have since been listed by WHL Clubs. The WHL Cup is made possible through financial support provided by the WHL and Hockey Canada.

RED DEER - The G.H. Dawe Community School in Red Deer is one of five recipients of quarterly grants recently awarded by the Hockey Alberta Foundation.

Along with the G.H. Dawe School, grants were awarded to the Sturgeon Hockey Club, the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association, St. Albert Minor Hockey Association, and Bashaw Minor Hockey Association through the Foundation’s Every Kid Every Community program.

G.H. Dawe School has earmarked its $4,250 for a learn-to-play program for students, where all the necessary equipment will be provided.

"Last year, we did an informal survey to find out how many students owned skates," said Sue Carmichael, Principal of G.H. Dawe. "Out of a couple classes, with over 30 students each, only four students owned skates. The vast majority of our students have never played or been exposed to skate-related sports. We currently have two large cupboards to house skates. The skates are well-used and often we don’t have enough sizes to fit students.”

Carmichael explained that last winter, the school had a sports expert assess the skates. It was determined that at least half need replacing, and that the school also was in short supply of helmets.

“With the generous grant from the Every Kid Every Community program, we will be able to purchase many pairs of used skates, and new helmets,” said Carmichael. “For the first time, we will be able to start a learn-to-play hockey program during Middle School options. A huge thank you to the Hockey Alberta Foundation!"

Through all of the Hockey Alberta Foundation’s TEAMMATES, including ATB Investor Services, Quinn’s Energy Group of Companies, the Piper Creek Optimist Club of Red Deer, the Glencross Legacy Fund, and Serdachny Hockey, these grants are made possible for communities throughout the province.

The deadline to apply for the next set of quarterly grants through the Every Kid Every Community program is November 30. For more information on how to apply for a grant, click here.

About Every Kid Every Community

The Every Kid Every Community program was launched in 2011, with the goal of ensuring a gateway to play hockey for any child in Alberta who is interested in the sport. The goal is to provide every child in Alberta the opportunity to play hockey, have fun and, in many cases, experience the sport for the first time.

Funding through Every Kid Every Community is available to assist amateur sports organizations, minor hockey organizations, youth groups, recreation groups, or any community group with an idea, project or program that helps establish an event or program to get local children active in hockey. Hockey is a great way for kids to be active, healthy and surrounded by positive leaders in their community. Keeping kids active in sport helps reduce childhood obesity, creates a safe and fun environment and forms friendships.

RED DEER - The 2017/18 Alberta Female Hockey League season officially gets underway today (Sunday) across the province, with all six Midget AAA teams in action.

The Lloydminster PWM Steelers are at home against the Edmonton Pandas, the Rocky Mountain Raiders are set to host the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, and the Calgary Fire pay a visit to the St. Albert Slash.

The Midget Elite and Bantam Elite seasons both get underway on Saturday, October 14.

You can keep track of all the action on each league’s website, or by following the AFHL on Twitter.

RED DEER – Brock Harrington, of Drumheller, and Allan Mowbray, of Calgary, were elected as new Directors at Large of the Hockey Alberta Board of Directors on Saturday.

The election was part of the 110^th Annual General Meeting held at Red Deer College. A total of six individuals let their names stand for election.

Harrington and Mowbray will join current members Terry Engen (Chair), Fran Zinger (Vice Chair), Rob Virgil (Past Chair), Len Samletzki (Finance Director), and Jerrold Lemko (Director at Large).

Fred Horbay and David Sevalrud are the outgoing members of the Board. Engen presented each with a farewell gift from Hockey Alberta, and thanked them for their years of service to the organization, and the perspectives and challenging questions that each brought to discussions around the Board table.

From left: Rob Litwinski, Fred Horbay, and Terry Engen

From left: Rob Litwinski, Dave Sevelrud, and Terry Engen

In other business at the AGM, Notices of Motion were approved to expand the Board of Directors to nine members, and to shift the Finance Director position from an elected position to one that is appointed annually. As a result, the 2018 AGM will have three Directors-at-Large positions up for election.

Doug Kinsella was recognized with 2017 Chair of the Board award, presented by Terry Engen. Kinsella led the process that resulted in the creation of CR Knights through the merger of the Calahoo and Riviere Qui Barre minor associations. Kinsella is currently the Past President of the CR Minor Hockey Association.

Also recognized for volunteer service were:

• Five Years: Aaron Rawlake, Trevor Hittel, Dave Butler
• Ten Years: Betty Chmilar, Fran Zinger
• Retiring Long-Term Volunteers: Greg Nesom, Bonnie Ogilvie

RED DEER - The power of sport was at the forefront as Catriona Le May Doan delivered the keynote address to kick off Hockey Alberta’s 2017 Hockey Conference and Annual General Meeting on Friday night at the Sheraton Hotel.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist, shared stories of her journey, and the path that took her to the highest level of success an athlete can achieve.

"Those medals represent about two-and-a-half minutes of a 23-year journey. To me, success is about that entire journey," Le May Doan said of her three Olympic medals, which she brought with her to pass around the crowd. "The reason I was successful was because I didn’t burn out mentally.

Le May Doan also stressed the importance of being a multi-sport athlete, and focused on several examples of successful multi-sport athletes.

"It’s our duty to say, in hockey, and in all sports, ’what else do you do?’" she said.

She also told the 150 people in attendance it’s their job to ensure kids don’t get burnt out mentally, and to make sure they’re still having fun.

"We’re seeing kids over-scheduled these days, and we’re seeing kids over-stressed," Le May Doan said. "We’re not allowing kids to just play."

Le May Doan closed her keynote address by reinforcing her believe of the power of sport, saying "not everyone likes change, but when you put the athletes first, and you embrace sport for life, change is the right thing. Sport has the ability the change lives, and to change lives for good."

2017 Hockey Alberta Awards

Following the keynote address, seven individuals and four minor hockey associations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to hockey in Alberta, as the 2017 Hockey Alberta Awards, sponsored by BFL Canada, were presented.

The 2017 Hockey Alberta Award winners are:

Minor Hockey Association Executive of the Year: Pamela Brown (Grande Cache Minor Hockey Association)
Minor Hockey Association of the Year: Marwayne, Dewberry and Kitscoty Minor Hockey Associations
Meritorious Award: Greg Nesom
Provincial Championships Exceptional Host Site Award: Wainwright Rustlers (Senior Male AA)
Hockey Development Awards: Jeremy Congo, Keith Hurd, Ron Oscroft, Roger Wolfe

Recipients of the 2017 Referee Committee Awards were also recognized during the reception:

Ernie Boruk Award: Dave Butler (Edmonton)
Dave Ganley Award: Doug Brown (Okotoks)

Zone award winners:

• South Zone: Joyce Graham (Picture Butte)
• Central Zone: Mykle Davidson (Calgary), Brandon Renner (Cochrane), Ian Calverley (Calgary)
• North Central Zone: Darren Pickering (Sylvan Lake)
• North Zone: Darcy Carter (Stony Plain), Scott Hennig (Fort Saskatchewan), George Hart (Edmonton)
• North East Zone: Rob Larson (Cold Lake)
• Peace Zone: Bryan Turner (Grande Prairie)

RED DEER - For the sixth straight year, the Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event was a success, with $190,000 going to the Hockey Alberta Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities® Central Alberta.

Curtis Glencross, and representatives from the event, were in attendance at the Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer on September 27 to present cheques to the two beneficiaries of the event.

The event, a sponsor-only poker event, and the charity rodeo, ran August 24-25, with all proceeds – a total of $190,000 – donated to the two organizations. With this year’s contribution, the event has now surpassed the $1.4 million mark in its six-year history.

"We’re really excited, we found a few ways this year to raise a little more money, and cut a few costs, so it was nice that would could come out and raise $190,000 this year, we’re about $40,000 up from last year, so it was a huge success for us again this year," said Curtis Glencross. "As long as we can keep building it, and keep making it grow and raise the money we can, it’s two great causes that we support, so no matter how much work it is, at the end of the day, it’s pretty rewarding that we can come and give out a cheque like this to these two great charities."

The Hockey Alberta Foundation has been a benificiary of the event since its inception, with the money coming in earmarked for the Every Kid Every Community Program.

"We’re very appreciative of Curtis, his family, and his committee and sponsors," said Tim Leer, Executive Director of the Hockey Alberta Foundation. "The work we do as a charity, doesn’t happen without what we call "Teammates". Whether the Teammate is a sponsor, donor, or partner event, we can’t do what we do without great Teammates, and certainly Curtis and his crew are great Teammates."

Since the creation of the Every Kid Every Community program in 2011, more than $300,000 has been distributed to groups focused on creating access to hockey across Alberta. More importantly, the funds have increased access to hockey in 36 communities and for more than 3,500 kids.

RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is now accepting coach applications for the Team Alberta North Bantam Male and Junior Female squads competing at the 2018 Arctic Winter Games.

The 2018 Arctic Winter Games are set for March 17-24 in Fort Smith and Hay River, Northwest Territories.

The applications are open to coaches who reside above the 55th parallel in Alberta. Click here to view a list of eligible communities.

To apply, or for more information, click the link below.

Coach Application >

The Team Alberta North program (Bantam male team and Junior female team) is a Hockey Alberta development program unique to Northern Alberta. It provides eligible players and coaches an equal opportunity to discover the great qualities of competitive hockey in a well-organized and fair selection camp and team competition.

The Team Alberta North Male Selection Camp runs December 8-10 in High Prairie, while the Female Selection Camp runs January 5-7 in Slave Lake. Selection camp registration will open in October.

For more information, please contact Blake Cosgrove, Consultant, Regional Centre Northwest, at bcosgrove@hockeyalberta.ca

RED DEER - The Hockey Alberta Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Future Leaders Scholarship.

Eight outstanding post-secondary students were chosen from the 2017 Future Leaders Development Program to receive a $1,000 scholarship, with the opportunity to receive an additional scholarship for acheiving "distinguished leader" status.

The 2017 Future Leaders are:

Channia Alexander (Mount Royal University)
Lukas Biensch (University of Alberta Augustana)
Joel Hamilton (SAIT)
Tyler Leicht (University of Alberta)
Anna Purschke (Mount Royal University)
Lindsey Roth (NAIT)
Shanya Shwetz (MacEwan University)
Daniel Todosychuk (MacEwan University)

The Future Leader Development Program is designed to develop and train post-secondary students in the area of coaching. Areas of focus include proper instruction, administration, leadership, technical and tactical skills in hockey, so that the future leaders can carry those skills into our communities.

Since the Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1998, Hockey Alberta Foundation has invested annually in the development of great leaders for the future of the game and our communities in Alberta. The scholarship program operates in alignment with the Future Leaders Development Program, which focuses on educating and training our post-secondary student coaches to be strong and effective on-ice leaders.

RED DEER - Registration is now open for 2005-born male athletes, as well as 2003 & 2004-born female athletes to take part in regional selection camps for the 2018 Alberta Winter Games. Applications for Coaches and Trainers for the 2018 Alberta Winter Games are also now being accepted.

The Alberta Winter Games run February 16-19, 2018 in Fort McMurray, AB.

*Players must be registered with Hockey Alberta to be eligible to participate in a regional selection camp.*

Male Regional Selection Camps

All four male regional camps will take place November 23-26, 2017 at the following locations (dates and locations subject to change):

Calgary - East Calgary Twin Arenas
Capital - Leduc Recreation Centre
North - Jubilee Recreation Centre (Fort Saskatchewan)
South - Olds Sportsplex

Register >

Not sure of your region? Click here for the Regional Directory, or click here for the Boundary Map.

Space at each regional camp is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register for a regional camp is Friday, November 3.

*Each camp has limited space for goaltenders*

Female Regional Selection Camps

Both female regional camps will take place December 8-10 at the following locations (dates and locations subject to change):

North - Ray MacDonald Sports Centre (Morinville Arena)
South - Innisfail Twin Arena

Register >

Not sure of your region? Click here for the Boundary Map.

Space at each regional camp is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register for a regional camp is Friday, November 3.

*Each camp has limited space for goaltenders*

Coach/Trainer Applications

Hockey Alberta is now accepting applications for coaches and trainers for the 2018 Alberta Winter Games. One head coach, two assistant coaches are needed for each of the eight teams on the male side, and one head coach and one assistant coach for each of the six teams on the female side.

For more information, or to apply for a position, click the appropriate link below:

Coach Application - Male > | Coach Application - Female >

Trainer Application - Male > | Trainer Application - Female >

The deadline to submit a Coach or Trainer application is Friday, October 6.

Director of Operations Applications

Hockey Alberta is seeking individuls to volunteers a Director of Operations (DOP) for Alberta Winter Games on the female side. One DOP is needed for each female team.

DOP Application - Female >

The deadline to submit a DOP application is Friday, October 6.

For more information on the Alberta Winter Games, click here.

RED DEER - As we begin the 2017-18 season, Hockey Alberta would like to remind all its Members to be vigilant when it comes to the potential for email scams targeting not-for-profit organizations, including minor hockey associations.

Hockey Alberta is already aware of at least one scam attempt involving a Local Minor Hockey Association, so we want our Members to ensure you are exercising caution when managing the financial aspects of your organization.

Some characteristics of these emails include:

• A request for you to transfer of funds into another account or to pay an invoice by transferring money into an
• A sense of urgency for you to make the
• The appearance that the request is coming from the “president” or “vice president” of your organization. The scammers are able to do this by changing display name in their email to one that would appear to be from a legitimate source within your

Please ensure that you are taking all necessary precautions and exercising due diligence when any financial requests are received via email, including:

• Check the actual email address from which the request is coming. This can be done by hitting the REPLY TO button on the email which should show the actual originating address of the
• Ensure your Board of Directors is up to date on all financial procedures for your organization.
• Ensure your Board members are aware of the potential for fraud to occur; and
• TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. If the request doesn’t seem “right”, check it out before you pay.

Should you be solicited by one of these scams please contact your local police detachment. For more information on fraud and scams please consult:

• RCMP Scams and Fraud section - http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm
• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre - http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/fraud- escroquerie/index-eng.htm

For any questions, contact Jeremy Haluschak, Manager, Business Operations at the Hockey Alberta office., 403-342-6777.

RED DEER - Peewee coaches across Alberta will once again benefit from the Chevrolet Power of Play Program.

Registration is now open to all Peewee teams in Alberta for the 2017-18 season, and a limited number of coach kits are available on a first come, first served basis.

Register >

Registration is intended to be completed by the team’s coach for Hockey Canada verification purposes.

Each team accepted into the Chevrolet Power of Play program will receive a coach’s kit, which includes a premium coach’s hockey bag with a set of:

• 20 rolls of hockey tape
• 20 sets of skate laces with inspirational words from Team Canada gold medalists
• 20 ‘Most Inspirational Player’ awards for coaches to give out to players who best display these values, and
• 20 pucks.

Go to ChevroletHockey.com for more information on the Chevrolet Power of Play program.

RED DEER - Two-time Olympic gold-medalist Catriona Le May Doan is set to kick off Hockey Alberta’s 2017 Hockey Conference and Annual General Meeting on Friday, September 29.

The keynote address by Le May Doan will kick off two days of sessions and discussions for members of the amateur hockey community in Alberta focused on the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and the role it plays in long-term player development.

In addition to being a busy hockey mom, Le May Doan currently works with Sport Calgary, helping to advance amateur sport in the City. The retired Olympian has also served as a board member with Winsport, as well as the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympics, and is still actively involved in many other charity organizations. As an athlete, she won back-to-back gold medals in the 500 metre speed skating event in 1998 and 2002. As a speed skater, Le May Doan broke 13 world records, and won the Lou Marsh Award as Canada’s Athlete of the Year in 2002, and won the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as the Canadian Female Athlete of the Year three times.

Off the ice, Le May Doan has covered five Olympic Games, and co-hosted the primetime show Countdown to Beijing. She was given three honourary degrees, and was inducted in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Sports Hall of Fame, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada - one of Canada’s highest honours. She was one of four athletes to light the cauldron at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

As a busy sport parent and active coach, Le May Doan understands firsthand the challenges that Minor Hockey Associations face when it comes to competition within the sport and encouraging athletes to participate in other sports.

The 2017 Hockey Conference and AGM runs September 29-30 at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer. Registration for delegates is now open.

Register >

Hockey Alberta’s Hockey Conference provides the opportunity for member Minor Hockey Associations, Senior and Junior Club teams, Sport Schools, league administrators, and other hockey industry people, coaches, parents and officials to participate in interactive sessions targeted at some of the hottest topics in the game today.

A full schedule for the Hockey Conference and AGM will be available in the coming weeks.

RED DEER - The Hockey Alberta Foundation is proud to recognize the Glencross Invitational Charity Roughtstock Event as its TEAMMATE of the Month for September.

Spearheaded by former NHL player Curtis Glencross, the sixth annual event ran on August 25, raising money for the Every Kid Every Community program, as well as Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. The portion of the proceeds donated to the Hockey Alberta Foundation is done so through the Glencross Legacy Fund.

“The Glencross Charity Roughstock Event stands strongly behind the Hockey Alberta Foundation, and the Every Kid Every Community program, which is all about eliminating barriers and getting kids into the game of hockey,” said Curtis Glencross. “Sports are a stepping stone in teaching kids the values of hard work, commitment and teamwork in order to achieve success in life. Hopefully through our support we can have an impact on the kids we help in the right direction, as sports are not only about physical activity and having fun, but also life lessons in cooperation, sportsmanship, and dealing with adversity”

The Hockey Alberta Foundation would like to thank the Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event for their support of the Every Kid Every Community program, and for being a great TEAMMATE!

RED DEER - Hockey Alberta is hosting a Tradeshow on Friday, September 29 in conjunction with the 2017 Hockey Conference and Annual General meeting. The Tradeshow will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The goal for this tradeshow is to introduce Hockey Alberta members to high-quality, reputable vendors and businesses that can contribute to the success of their hockey season. As a vendor, this is an invaluable opportunity to showcase your brand, products, and services to Hockey Alberta’s membership.

Registrations from business and vendors are now being accepted. If your business would like to be a part of the 2017 Tradeshow, please contact Victoria Hofferd at vhofferd@hockeyalberta.ca.

RED DEER – World Girls Hockey Weekend is quickly approaching, and your team can help us celebrate the female game across the province, country, and world!

For the sixth year in a row, the women’s hockey world will come together for three days – this year from Oct. 6-8 – to celebrate World Girls’ Hockey Weekend.

Associations and teams from across Alberta are encouraged to join in on the global celebration by hosting an event – it doesn’t even have to be about playing the game! Need a few ideas? Click here.

Want to register an event or celebration? CLICK HERE!

In addition to local events, the centrepiece of the weekend for Canadians, as it has been for the past four years, is the Long Game, which brings together players in every province and territory for Red and White bragging rights in five age groups – Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget and Senior.

For the second straight year, Edmonton will host the Alberta leg of the Long Game, capped off with a game between the Knights of Columbus Midget AAA team and the National Women’s Team.

For more information on World Girls’ Hockey Weekend, to find out what’s happening in your area or to follow along with the Long Game, click here.

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RED DEER - Six Albertans were among the 113 female hockey players selected in the 2017 Canadian Women’s Hockey League Draft.

Defender Taryn Baumgardt (Innisfail) was the first Albertan off the board, taken fifth overall by the Calgary Inferno. Goaltender Robyn Chemago (Slave Lake) was selected three picks later, eighth overall by the Boston Blades, while the Inferno used its next pick, 12th overall, on another Albertan, defender Kelly Murray (Calgary).

Cassidy Delainey (Edmonton) was the next Albertan chosen, as the Toronto Furies selected the left-winger 37th overall. The Calgary Inferno continued the trend with its 61st and 87th picks, selecting left-winger Kennedy Brown (Okotoks) and right-winger Krista Wilson (Olds), respectively.

Baumgardt, Chemago, Murray, and Brown have all represented Team Alberta at the U18 level; Baumgardt three times, Chemago and Murray twice, and Brown once. Brown is also the first graduate of the Alberta Female Hockey League to be drafted into the CWHL, having played for the Rocky Mountain Raiders (Midget AAA) during the league’s inaugural season in 2016-17.

Delainey and Wilson have both coached at the Alberta Challenge, and Delainey was the Head Coach, and Wilson the Assistant Coach of the Olds Grizzlys (Bantam Elite) of the AFHL during the 2016-17 season.

Hockey Alberta is proud to unveil a new section at hockeyalberta.ca. Home Ice Feature stories will focus on interesting stories about the individuals and groups who make a difference within the hockey community in Alberta. If you have a suggestion for a Home Ice Feature story, email info@hockeyalberta.ca.

LLOYDMINSTER - Hockey Alberta is proud to partner with the Alberta Junior Hockey League and the Lloydminster Bobcats to present the AJHL Game Day Speaker Series on September 20 for local coaches.

The Speaker Series features a game-day seminar session, with each session offering a unique professional development opportunity to learn from high profile junior coaches - as well as a chance to catch the Lloydminster Bobcats in action.

The Seminar will be held at the Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium. There are only 45 seats available for the seminar, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is $45 (plus GST) per coach, and includes the following ($200 value):

• Presentation from Hockey Alberta led by Coach Mentor Fran Gow on Creating Offense.
• Pre- and post-game contributions from the coaches for both AJHL teams (Lloydminster Bobcats & Grande Prairie Storm)
• Food/drink provided
• A ticket to the game
• Hockey Alberta resource package, Hockey Alberta gift

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For more information, please contact Mike Applegate, Regional Centre Consultant., Northeast