In Olds, the connection between junior hockey and grassroots development continues to grow and with support from Hockey Alberta’s Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) Grant, that impact is reaching even more young athletes. The grant is helping support the Grizzlys School Program by offsetting the cost of ice time for the academy, allowing more students […]

Thanks to the continued support of the Every Kid Every Community grant, Hockey Calgary’s First Shift program is expanding its reach and creating more opportunities for families to experience hockey for the first time. With $75,000 in funding over three years, the grant has played a key role in strengthening and growing the program across […]

Hockey Alberta and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime volunteer and community leader Gary Seher of Red Deer. Gary’s impact on hockey in Alberta spanned decades and left a lasting legacy not only within the game, but within the community that surrounds it. Gary joined the Hockey Alberta […]

Hockey Alberta continues to invest in the future of the game through its Future Leaders Development Program, an initiative designed to ignite a new generation of coaches who will inspire, lead, and grow hockey across the province. As part of Hockey Alberta’s commitment to Hockey for Life, the program supports post-secondary students who are beginning […]

At Anzac Community School, access was once the biggest barrier keeping some students off the ice. Today, thanks to Hockey Alberta’s Every Kid Every Community (EKEC) grant, that barrier is being removed through a growing On-Ice Academy that is changing what opportunity looks like for rural students. Created to meet the unique needs of the […]

RED DEER – The 2nd Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge presented by IG Private Wealth Management Giesbrecht & Associates served up another successful day of competition, community, and giving back, raising $39,000 in support of the Hockey Alberta Foundation and Outreach Centre. With 24 courts in action and just under 100 teams participating, this year’s […]

RED DEER – The Second annual Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge, presented by IG Private Wealth Management Giesbrecht & Associates is back. The pre-party is kicking off at Bo’s Bar and Stage tonight. The tournament will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Westerner Park. All proceeds are in support of The Outreach Centre […]

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is proud to recognize three exceptional individuals with Life Membership status for their outstanding contributions to minor hockey in Alberta. Fran Zinger, Terry Engen, and John Jacobs have been named as the newest Life Members, honouring decades of volunteer service, leadership, and passion for the game. A celebration in their […]