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 […]

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. ❤️🍁🏒  

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 […]

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 […]

RED DEER – The final day of the 2025 Alberta Challenge has concluded! North Blue was crowned the tournament champions after an exciting overtime finish in the finals. Here is everything that you need to know about Day 4!  Game #1 South Black  4 – North Red 2 Players of the Game:   South Black: #9 […]

RED DEER – The third day of the 2025 Alberta Challenge has concluded! Here is everything that went down on day 3!  Game #10  North Yellow 3 – South Black 1 Players of the Game:   North Yellow: #4 Kaylee Jamieson South Black: #3 Sarah Grummett Game #11 South Green 3 – South Grey 2 Players of the […]

RED DEER – The second day of the 2025 Alberta Challenge has concluded! Here is everything that went down on day 2!    Game #6  North Red 2 – South Green 2 Players of the Game:   North Red: #8 Molly Angelopoulous South Green: #10 Emily Burton Game #7 North Yellow 3 – North Blue 4 Players […]

RED DEER – The first day of the 2025 Alberta Challenge has concluded! Here is everything that went down on day 1!    Game #1  South Black  1 – South Grey 3  Players of the Game:   South Black: #20 Marley Ward  South Grey: #1 Peyton Lane  Game #2  North Red  1 – North Yellow 3  […]

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta has named the 120 athletes who will represent their regions at the 2025 Alberta Challenge.   Six teams (three from each of the North and South regions) will compete in a modified round-robin tournament taking place in Red Deer at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre from May 1-4. Teams […]

For 15-year-old Peyton Walker, hockey has always been more than just a game—it has been a source of strength, community, and determination. A native of Wainwright, Alberta, Peyton is a member of the Lloydminster U18 AAA Steelers. But her path to this season has been anything but ordinary.  Last season, Peyton played for the U15 […]