Conditioning Camp Registration Opens April 1
This two-week hockey conditioning camp is designed for players aged 7 to 12, offering 5 hours of ice time with a one-hour session every two weekdays. Parents can register for Option A or Option B, with identical instruction in both. The camp provides a structured environment focused on developing essential skills and preparing players for…
Read More2025-26 Hockey Canada Participant Fees
New fee structure ensures safety, sustainability and development of hockey in Canada Effective for the 2025-26 season, Hockey Canada participants will notice a change in the structure of their annual service fees that directly support benefits provided by the national governing body, including sport safety and hockey development initiatives. Participants will each pay $41.41 in…
Read More2025 Hockey Alberta Provincials March 20-April 2
HK404 Comes Out On Top of Minor Hockey Week
Congratulations to head coach Doug Glebe and the entire team of HK404 who walked away with the championship for Tier 4 North Blue during the 2025 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week! A close game until the very end, we thank opponents FS404 for giving it their all! Tied 3-3 until the last 43 seconds, it…
Read MoreEquipment
Hockey equipment is essential for player safety, performance, and confidence on the ice. Gear like helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, and skates protects against impacts while allowing mobility. Goalie equipment provides specialized protection for this demanding role. Properly fitted, high-quality gear reduces injury risks and enhances skills by improving comfort and performance. From sticks to skates,…
Read MoreHockey Alberta proposes removing all geographic boundaries for Minor Hockey
Over the past few years, the landscape of minor hockey has been significantly altered. The environment that Minor Hockey Associations (MHA’s) operate within has become an extremely competitive market and MHA’s are challenged with recruiting and retaining players that now have various options to consider – within hockey as well as within other winter sports.…
Read More2024-2025 Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada Regulation Changes
Each year Hockey Alberta reviews environmental changes and trends from the past season to identify potential regulation changes for the future. As part of this process, recommendations for changes to the Minor Hockey Regulations are also solicited from Member Minor Hockey Associations (MHA’s), sanctioned Leagues, and operational committees. Prior to any decisions being made by…
Read MoreIce Time Hard to Come By
Shawn Melnyk and his wife, Carmen Vaugeois, sit down every Sunday to plan their week around hockey practice for their two boys. Demand for prime-time ice hours is high, so an early 4:45 p.m. practice across town can throw a major wrench in the family’s plans. That’s when the calls to grandma and grandpa start, or…
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