Hockey Alberta Remembers on November 11

Today, the hockey community stands together in remembrance. We honour those who served and sacrificed so that generations could play the game we love in freedom and peace. Lest we forget. ❤️🍁🏒  

In Memory of Vern Paul (1937-2025)

The Alberta hockey community is mourning the loss of Vern Paul, a respected leader, visionary, and lifelong advocate for the development of the game. Vern’s contributions to the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA), now known as Hockey Alberta, spanned nearly two decades and left an enduring mark on the sport at both the provincial and […]

Hockey Alberta Announces 2025 Life Members

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 […]

Class of 2025 called to the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame

RED DEER – Six individuals and the 1995 Centennial Cup champions are being called to the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) as the Class of 2025. The members of this year’s class are: RYAN SMYTH – Nineteen seasons in the National Hockey League, including his first 12 seasons and last three with the Edmonton […]

Class of 2024 inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame

RED DEER – Six individuals and a Memorial Cup championship team were inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) on Saturday evening. The class of 2024 features four former National Hockey League players, a trailblazer for female hockey players, a world-renowned coach, and the 2001 Memorial Cup champions. Billy Dea, Jarome Iginla, Dave […]

ALBERTA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME CALLS THE CLASS OF 2024

RED DEER – Six individuals and a Memorial Cup championship team are being called to the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) as the Class of 2024. The members of this year’s class are: BILLY DEA – 19-year pro hockey career, along with several years coaching in the NHL. He had two playing stints in […]

Breaking The Colour Barrier – John Utendale

In celebration of Black History Month, Hockey Alberta is proud to share stories from across the province’s hockey community. In July 2023, John Utendale was inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame, in recognition of his contributions to breaking the colour barrier in professional hockey. In December, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announced […]

Class of 2023 inducted into the AHHF

CANMORE – Six individuals and the teams comprising a “decade of excellence” in women’s hockey were inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame on Sunday evening. The Class of 2023 features three former National Hockey League players (including two Stanley Cup champions), an official who worked nationally and internationally in her 34-year career, a […]

Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame calls the Class of 2023

RED DEER – Six individuals and the teams comprising a “decade of excellence” in women’s hockey are being called to the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) as the Class of 2023. This year’s class includes: CHARLIE HUDDY – one of seven Edmonton Oilers who was a member of all five of the franchise’s Stanley […]

In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) MacLeod

Malcolm (Mac) MacLeod, a Life Member of Hockey Alberta and an Honoured Member of the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame, passed away on Friday, September 2, at the age of 89. A resident of Mannville, Mac was involved in hockey for over 60 years as a player, coach, volunteer, bus driver and anything else required […]