Hockey Alberta’s 2023 Year in Review

RED DEER – The 2023 hockey season was an eventful one. Hockey Alberta wants to highlight all the amazing athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams and people that are intertwined into the fabric of the sport across the province. To celebrate the achievements of those who made an impact throughout the season, Hockey Alberta wanted to recognize […]

Team Staffs announced for 2024 Prospects Cup

RED DEER – Twenty-four volunteers have been selected to lead the eight teams competing at the 2024 Prospects Cup. The staffing complement for each team includes a director of operations, coach mentor, head coach, two assistant coaches, and trainer. The Prospects Cup is a core Hockey Alberta Development program that provides athletes, staff and on-ice […]

Applications open for Hockey Alberta’s Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant

RED DEER – Applications are now being accepted from Hockey Alberta member organizations for the Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant program. The Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding towards general EDI fundamentals training, or for a specific awareness and education project proposed by the Member. “This exciting new grant […]

Maltreatment signage making a difference in Alberta rinks

RED DEER – As part of the second annual Maltreatment Awareness Day (11.4 Day), Hockey Alberta is continuing an initiative that began last season. Starting last year on November 4 (11.4 Day), Hockey Alberta partnered with 17 AAA and AA programs around the province to circulate ‘These Don’t Belong’ banners. “Our goal is to nurture […]

2024 Spring Showcase returns to Red Deer

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is excited to announce the dates for the 2024 Spring Showcase. The three-week event features the Alberta Cup (April 24-28), Alberta Challenge (May 1-5), and Prospects Cup (May 8-12), and is returning to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic. For the Alberta Challenge and Prospects […]

When Connection Meets Opportunity

One might say the coaching career of Brett Kramers has been fast-tracked. But his dedication to the game, hard work and willingness to learn would say otherwise.    Growing up as a goaltender with South Side Athletic Club, it was a natural transition for Kramers when he started his coaching journey at 18 as a goaltender […]