2025 Alberta Challenge Roster Announcement

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 […]

Peyton Walker: Fighting Cancer with the Heart of a Hockey Player

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 […]

2025 Spring Showcase Partnership Opportunities Now Available

RED DEER – There are still limited partnership opportunities available for the 2025 Spring Showcase. There is a variety of packages available for sponsors, including four levels of sponsorship opportunities ranging from program advertising to being the title sponsor of Spring Showcase. 2025 SPRING SHOWCASE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES > The Spring Showcase is one of Hockey […]

Ice Times Newsletter – February 2025 Edition

Check out the February Edition of the Ice Times Newsletter. Included this month: a recap of Female Hockey Day players of the month in the AEHL, AFHL and U11AA Coach and Member features Hockey Alberta Foundation and the Pickleball FUNdraiser AND MORE! CHECK OUT YOUR ICE TIMES >  

Alberta Challenge 2025 Regional Camp Registration Reminder & Details

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY RED DEER – Registration for the 2025 Alberta Challenge Regional Camps opens on Monday, January 13 at 4 pm (MT) on the Hockey Alberta and Alberta Challenge websites. All 2010 & 2011-born female players, registered with a Hockey Alberta-sanctioned Minor Hockey Association or Hockey Canada-sanctioned Accredited School, are eligible to register […]

Team Staffs Announced for 2025 Alberta Challenge

RED DEER  –  Thirty volunteers have been selected to lead the six teams competing at the 2025 Alberta Challenge.  The staffing complement for each team includes a director of operations, head coach, mentor coach, two assistant coaches, apprentice coach and therapist. The Alberta Challenge is a core Hockey Alberta Female Development program that allows athletes, […]

A Collective Responsibility Addressing Maltreatment in Hockey

Monday, November 4 marks Hockey Alberta’s recognition of Rule 11.4 in the Hockey Canada rulebook for on-ice discrimination AND Maltreatment Awareness Day. The following was written by Anton Joseph, EdD (Candidate), MBA, BSc. Anton is the chair of Hockey Alberta’s EDI Committee. Maltreatment in hockey, whether in the form of abuse, harassment, or neglect, poses significant […]

11.4 Maltreatment Awareness Day (2024)

Monday, November 4 marks Hockey Alberta’s recognition of Rule 11.4 in the Hockey Canada rulebook for on-ice discrimination AND Maltreatment Awareness Day. By enforcing Rule 11.4 and recognizing Maltreatment Awareness Day, Hockey Alberta is working to prevent discrimination and ensure respect, fairness, and safety for all involved in the game. These are vital steps toward […]

2025 Spring Showcase Dates Announced, Staff Applications Open

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 Spring Showcase. The three-week event features the Alberta Cup (April 23-27), Alberta Challenge (April 30-May 4), and Prospects Cup (May 7-11), and is returning to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic. For the Alberta Challenge and […]