Team Staffs Announced for 2025 Prospects Cup

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

Exclusive Hockey Alberta Lululemon gear

Parents, it’s time to gear up! Whether you’re hitting the rink or just looking for premium activewear, we’ve got something special for you. Introducing Hockey Alberta-branded Lululemon gear – the perfect combination of style, comfort, and performance. From performance leggings to sleek hoodies, these limited-edition pieces are designed for athletes and fans alike. Treat yourself […]

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 […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. […]

2024 Prospects Cup champions crowned

RED DEER – South Gold are the 2024 Prospects Cup champions. South Gold defeated Calgary White, 9-5, in the final game on Sunday at the Garry W. Harris Centre in Red Deer. Madden Daneault paced South Gold with a hat-trick and two assists. Jett Evans also had two goals and two assists in the winning […]

2024 Prospects Cup: Round Robin Recap

RED DEER – The round robin phase has wrapped up for the 2024 Prospects Cup. All eight teams play their final game tomorrow, with seventh place, fifth place, third place and the Prospects Cup championship up for grabs. North Blue (4th Pool A) and Capital Royal (4th Pool B) are playing for seventh place. Capital […]

Prospects Cup helped Landon Horiachka reach the next level

Before Sherwood Park’s Landon Horiachka went in the third round of the Western Hockey League Draft to the Vancouver Giants, he was taking part in Hockey Alberta’s Prospects Cup in 2022 with North Blue. “It was really fun,” he recalls. “We did pretty good, I think we went undefeated in the round robin and unfortunately […]

2024 Prospects Cup Preview

RED DEER – Up and coming second year U13 Male athletes from across the province are taking to the ice May 9-12 for the Prospects Cup. The tournament kicks off Thursday (May 9) with North Grey taking on Capital Royal at 11:30 am. It is the first of four games to mark the beginning of […]