The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation’s (EOCF) inaugural Every Kid Deserves a Shot Community Day was hosted on Saturday at Fan Park, as the EOCF announced a $1.5 million investment in the Hockey Alberta Foundation (HAF). This funding is part of a continued partnership that will see the EOCF commit $7.2 million over the next five years totaling more than […]
CANMORE – Rain or shine, this year’s event created an unforgettable celebration for the 20th Annual Hockey Alberta Foundation Golf Classic, presented by ATB Wealth. Held July 21-22 in beautiful Canmore, the milestone event brought together hockey legends, celebrity guests, passionate supporters, and corporate partners in support of the Foundation’s Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) […]
Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk When Lisa first joined the Hockey Alberta Foundation board in 2020, she admits she didn’t fully know what she was stepping into. “I wasn’t really familiar with what they did,” she said. “But hockey has been such a gift in our family’s life. I have a child who played minor hockey, and […]
John Kosolowski has been a dedicated member of the Hockey Alberta Foundation Board for 15 years, and this year, he was recognized for his outstanding service and commitment to growing the game across the province. Kosolowski’s journey in hockey began long before his time on the board. “Well, I coached for 25 years, and I’ve […]
A recent Come Try Hockey event hosted by the New Sarepta Minor Hockey Association helped bring new players of different ages and genders to become involved in the sport of hockey. With support from the Hockey Alberta Foundation’s Every Kid Every Community Grant, the event welcomed 22 new players of various ages and genders, helping […]
With the help of the Every Kid Every Community Grant, the Mallaig Minor Hockey Association was able to bring skill development sessions for goalies and players on the U-11 and U-13 male and female teams. This allowed skill development for these athletes without the added cost and travel time to access these opportunities elsewhere. Through […]
Nine post-secondary students from across Alberta have been recognized as the 2025 Future Leaders—an annual initiative that supports the next generation of hockey mentors and coaches. The Future Leader Scholarship, made possible by the Hockey Alberta Foundation, celebrates individuals who are not only passionate about the sport but are actively committed to giving back to […]
Celebrating the Future of Hockey: 2025 Future Leader Scholarship Recipients Announced Nine post-secondary students from across Alberta have been recognized as the 2025 Future Leaders—an annual initiative that supports the next generation of hockey mentors and coaches. The Future Leader Scholarship, made possible by the Hockey Alberta Foundation, celebrates individuals who are not only passionate […]
Celebrating the Future of Hockey: 2025 Future Leader Scholarship Recipients Announced Nine post-secondary students from across Alberta have been recognized as the 2025 Future Leaders—an annual initiative that supports the next generation of hockey mentors and coaches. The Future Leader Scholarship, made possible by the Hockey Alberta Foundation, celebrates individuals who are not only passionate […]
In the heart of Wetaskiwin County lies Yeoford, Alberta — a small, rural community where hockey dreams were once out of reach for many local kids due to financial and geographical barriers. With the Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) Grant, those dreams have turned into reality. This past season, 54 kids from Yeoford came together weekly at the […]
