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 line, players, coaches, and fans experienced the intensity, excitement, and emotion that make this time of year so special.
Teams skating away with banners from Weekend 1 include:
Junior Female: Cochrane Chaos
U18 Female AAA: Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs
U18 Female A: Slave Lake Thunder
U18 Female B: Fairview Falcons
U15AAA: Lethbridge Val Matteotti Golden Hawks
U15AA: Camrose Vikings
U15A: Northwest Warriors
U15A NBC: Springbank Rockies
U15B: Rocky Mountain House Rams
U15C: West 39 Bucks
U15 Female AA: Calgary Fire Red
U13A: Red Deer Chiefs
U13B: Irvine Bulldogs
U13C: Raymond Knights
U13D: Stettler Storm
U13 Female A: Medicine Hat Wildcats
U13 Female B: Hughenden Jets
Beyond the competition, the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships were filled with unforgettable moments that highlighted the true spirit of the game; community, family, and connection.
At the U13 D Provincials, the stands told a special story of their own. Generations of family came together to cheer on their players, including two grandmothers and a 90-year-old great-grandmother proudly supporting from the stands. In another heartwarming moment, two second cousins faced off on opposing teams, with their 96-year-old great-grandfather in attendance to witness it all. One U13 player also shared the experience alongside their great-grandmother, creating memories that will last far beyond the rink.
At the U13 Female A Provincials in Medicine Hat, the emotion of the moment was captured in a post-game interview with player Finley Kletzel, who reflected on both the championship win and her journey in the game. “I’m really excited, this has been a great year. I am so happy that I switched over to girls hockey from boys. It’s been amazing with all these girls, and I wish I could do it again.”
When asked what it meant to win alongside her teammates, she added: “They’re awesome. We spend every hour together, we worked hard at every practice, had hangouts, and did so much together. I’m so happy.”
In Calgary, the energy extended beyond the teams competing on the ice. Students from St. Joseph Elementary School attended the U15 Female AA Provincials on a field trip, filling the stands with signs, cheers, and excitement as they supported the athletes and experienced the atmosphere of Provincials firsthand. This is just a snapshot of the Schools Program, with many more hosted in communities across the province.
While the on-ice action takes centre stage, the success of Provincials is made possible by the incredible efforts behind the scenes. Hockey Alberta extends a heartfelt thank you to all host sites, Provincial Chairs, volunteers, and planning committees for their commitment to delivering exceptional events.
From organizing logistics to creating welcoming environments for visiting teams and families, your dedication ensures that each championship is a memorable experience for everyone involved. Your passion and hard work continue to strengthen hockey communities across Alberta, and these events simply would not be possible without you.
With two more weekends of competition still to come, excitement continues to build as teams across the province prepare for their opportunity to compete for a Provincial title.
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