FAIRVIEW – A Fairview family is seeking help for their son, Max, who was recently diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2. Max Sych, known as ‘Mighty Max’ by those close to him, is no stranger to adversity. His mother Bryarly had complications during the pregnancy, which resulted in her spending over four weeks on […]

With Christmas around the corner, what better way to surprise your avid hockey fan than with their favourite player – in sock form! Major Leagues Socks is Pair[ing] up with Hockey Alberta Foundation to support the Every Kid Every Community program. For every pair of socks sold on www.majorleaguesocks.com/collections/hockey-alberta between November 19 and December 31, […]

RED DEER – This month’s Alumni Spotlight focuses on Tara Swanson, formerly of the Sherwood Park Fury. Tara began her minor hockey experience at the age of five in her hometown of Wetaskiwin. She credits her Father’s passion and dedication to everything he does as the biggest influence in her hockey career. After playing in […]

RED DEER – The Government of Alberta today announced a mandatory two-week pause on indoor group fitness classes and team sport activities. The pause applies to Edmonton and surrounding areas, Calgary and surrounding areas, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray and Red Deer. The full list of surrounding communities (for the Calgary and Edmonton regions) is […]

COLD LAKE – At Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country today, Canadians pause to remember those who have served, and continue to serve, our country. For Captain Daniel Deluce, a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed at CFB Cold Lake, Remembrance Day takes on special meaning for himself and his family. “My grandpa […]

RED DEER – Do you have a coach that has made a significant impact on your team this season? Nominate her for the BFL Coach of the Year award! The BFL Female Coach of the Year Awards recognize and honor coaches who exemplify the positive values of hockey and sport, for their successful and outstanding […]

Episode Three of the Centre Ice Podcast explores the meaning of ’Hockey for Life’, with a focus grassroots hockey in Alberta, the Alberta Elite Hockey League and Alberta Female Hockey League, and the opportunities and experiences hockey can offer. Hockey Alberta’s Coordinator of Female Hockey and former Red Deer Sutter Fund Chief, Taryn Baumgardt and […]

RED DEER – The fifth season in Alberta Female Hockey League history is set to begin across the province this weekend. The U18 AAA regular season and U15 AA exhibition season kicks off on October 30, while the U18 AA exhibition season starts on October 31. Regular season games for U15 AA and U18 AA begin […]

RED DEER – This month’s Alumni Spotlight focuses on Taryn Baumgardt, formerly of the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs. Taryn began her minor hockey experience in her hometown of Innisfail when she was five years old. She credits her dad and watching Cassie Campbell-Pascal and the Canadian Women’s National Team on television for giving her […]

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is now accepting nominations for Coach of the Month for the 2020-21 minor hockey season! In a year with increased guidelines and responsibilities, coaches will be an integral part of minor hockey. Their countless hours and dedication provide the opportunity for over 60,000 kids in Alberta to play hockey in […]