The final weekend of the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships brought high-level competition, unforgettable moments, and four more teams etching their names into the record books. Across the province, athletes delivered standout performances in front of passionate fans, showcasing the very best of Alberta hockey. Championship banners were awarded in four divisions, each representing months […]
On this month’s episode of Rinkside – we sat down with Don Morrison, Head Coach of the U18AAA Sutter Fund Chiefs of the AFHL, and Nathan Papirny, Head Coach of the U18AAA Edmonton Jr Oilers Blue of the AEHL. Both Provincial champions, Morrison and Papirny take us through their Journey on the road to Pacific […]
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The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs are gearing up for their National Championship run. The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs completed an incredible AFHL U18 AAA Playoff run on March 22, defeating the St. Albert Slash 3–1 in Game 3 of the Provincial Championship Final. En route to the title, the Chiefs swept their opening […]
Week two of the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships delivered another unforgettable weekend of competition, as teams from across the province battled it out and a new group of champions were crowned. From first-time milestones to back-to-back titles, the weekend showcased the continued growth, depth, and excitement of hockey in Alberta. From March 26-29, thirteen teams […]
Seventeen teams have been crowned champions in their respective divisions as the opening weekend of the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships wrapped up on Sunday. From March 19–22, communities across the province played host to high energy matchups, bringing together some of Alberta’s top teams for an unforgettable start to Provincials. With championship banners on […]
The AFHL U18 AAA Playoffs continued with two highly competitive best-of-three semifinal series, with four teams battling for a place in the league championship. After a pair of hard-fought matchups, the Red Deer Chiefs and St. Albert Slash emerged as the finalists and will now compete for the AFHL title. Edmonton Jr. Oilers vs Red […]
Round 2 of the AFHL U18 AA Playoffs wrapped up with four competitive best-of-three series, as teams battled for the final spots at the 2026 Provincial Championships. When the dust settled, the PCFAC Storm, Lloydminster Steelers, Calgary Fire White, and Red Deer Chiefs earned their place at Provincials in Airdrie. PCFAC Storm vs Edmonton Ice […]
Round 1 of the AFHL U18 AA Playoffs is complete, with four teams advancing after an opening round that featured strong offensive performances and several overtime thrillers. With each matchup played in a best-of-three format, teams battled for the opportunity to continue their playoff run and move one step closer to the league championship. When […]
Chelsea Coates (U18 AA Airdrie Lightning) Chelsea Coates has demonstrated an incredible commitment to giving back to the game throughout the season. Despite balancing the responsibilities of Grade 12, working, and competing at the U18 AA level, Chelsea has dedicated her spare time to coaching the U13 AA Airdrie Lightning. Her willingness to step up […]
