This month’s alumni spotlight focuses on Andrew Milne. Growing up in St. Albert during the 1980s was an easy time for any kid to become a fan of the game of hockey and more specifically, the Edmonton Oilers. It certainly helps when your one of the people living in your neighbourhood is all-time NHL great, […]
RED DEER – Twenty-seven players from across the province have been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2024 NHL Draft. Calgary Hitmen defenceman Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary) earned an ‘A’ rating, which indicates players who are projected to be taken in the first round. Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew […]
RED DEER – After a hard-fought gold medal game against Team Manitoba, Team Alberta came away from the 2023 WHL Cup with a silver medal after a 6-5 shootout loss on Sunday, October 22. The Albertans got off on the right note early in the contest when Patrick Sopiarz (Edmonton) opened the scoring with his […]
To say Sebastian Cossa has been part of some big games would be an understatement. Cossa, who is now suiting up for the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, was part of the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Gold Medal Game where Team Canada defeated Team Finland 3-2 in overtime. He also played in […]
AEHL Rinkside is back for its third season. Vice Chair of the Elite Male Hockey Committee, Aaron Rawlake is October’s guest, as he discusses the thrilling developments in male elite hockey and more! The Alberta Elite Hockey League is pleased to present AEHL Rinkside, hosted by Troy Gillard, featuring players and coaches from the AEHL […]
This month’s alumni spotlight focuses on Lucas Lemieux. Hockey has been in Lucas Lemieux’s life for as long as he can remember. “I started playing hockey when I was four-years-old,” Lemieux said. “My older brother (Alex) played, and I could not wait to start and play on a team like him. I loved being as […]
RED DEER – Hockey Alberta has announced the roster for the Team Alberta U16 Male squad that is representing the province at the 2023 WHL Cup at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. Two goaltenders, six defence and 12 forwards comprise this year’s club – including eight players who were selected in the first […]
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 […]
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 […]
EDMONTON – KidSport’s Oil Country Hockey Assist Program is back! The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and KidSport Alberta have teamed up once again to launch the second season of the KidSport Oil Country Hockey Assist Program. Players registered in Red Deer area and north are eligible to apply for the program. Approved applicants will have […]
