Hockey Alberta Member Grant

We are thrilled to announce that Hockey Alberta, along with the Hockey Alberta Foundation, have awarded Sturgeon Minor Hockey Association with a 2023 Hockey Alberta Member Grant.

This funding will be instrumental in the growth and development of both our Referee and Fillies programming for this year and many more to follow. Some of the plans for this funding include:

• future Referee and Fillies development clinics
• ID skates
• opportunity to send one official to the Hockey Canada Officiating Camp in British Columbia this upcoming summer (2024)

The grant wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and support of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Hockey Alberta Foundation and Hockey Alberta.  Their continued support of grassroots minor hockey initiatives in Alberta allows every kid in every community to be inspired to continue to grow their passion for the game of hockey.  We can't thank the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Hockey Alberta Foundation and Hockey Alberta enough for their support!

2023/24 Season

Event: Fillies Christmas Development Camp (open to all current SHC female players and goalies)

Dates: December 27-30, 2023

Location: Morinville Leisure Centre

Featuring: Powerskating, passing, stickhandling, shooting and a special goalies only session.

Lead Instructors included:

• Lara Ruppell

Lara is a University of Alberta graduate from the Physical Education/Education program and was a member of the University of Alberta Panda Women's Hockey team winning 4 National Championships in her 5 years as well as numerous academic All-Canadians and Canada West All-Stars.  She is a teacher and instructor at Vimy Ridge Academy and has over 20 years of coaching experience.  

• Justin Suda

Justin is a former professional hockey player and head instructor at St. Albert Hockey Fit. Justin loves to give back to the game he loves and spends most of his spare time in the rink.

• Jason Knight - Sturgeon Sting Goalie Trainer

• Natalie Kieser

Natalie is currently playing for the University of Alberta Pandas and has been a strong supporter of the Sturgeon Fillies.

Check out more event photos HERE.

2022/23 Season

Discover how we utilized our 2022 Hockey Alberta Member Grant HERE