2026 Alberta Challenge Team Staffs Announced

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce the team staffs that will be behind the bench for the 2026 Alberta Challenge, which is running from April 29-May 3 at the Gary W. Harris Centre in Red Deer. The staffing complement for each team includes a director of operations, head coach, mentor coach, two […]

Hockey Alberta Remembers on November 11

Today, the hockey community stands together in remembrance. We honour those who served and sacrificed so that generations could play the game we love in freedom and peace. Lest we forget. ❤️🍁🏒  

Inclusion Must Be Intentional: Lessons from Hockey Alberta’s EDI Committee

Fostering Real Change “Real change begins in our own backyards — in our rinks, communities, and conversations.” The commitment to a truly inclusive hockey environment requires more than just good intentions; it demands purposeful action. As Sanjeev Bhagrath, a member of Hockey Alberta’s EDI Committee, states: “Inclusion must be intentional — woven into every aspect […]

2026 Spring Showcase Dates Announced, Staff Applications Open

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is excited to announce the return of the Spring Showcase in 2026. The three-week event, which features 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. For the Alberta Challenge and Prospects Cup, this […]

The Elite Female Pathway Guide outlines the exclusive opportunities that are available to Alberta’s elite female hockey players registered with a Hockey Alberta member organization. These opportunities include the competition, coaching and development they experience on the ice, along with the supports and services available off the ice. Hockey Alberta organizations include Minor Hockey Associations, Accredited Schools, the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League, and post-secondary institutions.

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We recognize that inclusive and respectful hockey starts with us. We pledge to:

  • Be AWARE of the language we use and how it impacts others.
  • ACKNOWLEDGE everyone’s differences regardless of the jersey they are wearing.
  • COMPETE HARD while leading positive and RESPECTFUL interactions with others.
  • Be an ALLY by contributing to safe spaces where everyone feels welcome.

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