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'''Hockey Alberta''' is the [[Sport governing body|governing body]] of all [[ice hockey]] in [[Alberta]], |
'''Hockey Alberta''' is the [[Sport governing body|governing body]] of all [[ice hockey]] in [[Alberta]], Canada and is affiliated with [[Hockey Canada]]. It was founded in 1907 as the '''Alberta Amateur Hockey Association''' (AAHA) to be the governing body for Alberta intra-city [[ice hockey]] play. As of the 2018–19 hockey season, the Chair of the Board of Directors was Terry Engen, and the Chief Executive Officer for operations management was Rob Litwinski.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/about-hockey-alberta/board-directors/ |title=2017 - 2018 Board of Directors |work=Hockey Alberta |access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Hockey had been played for over 10 years before Alberta was proclaimed a province in 1905. Play took place on an exhibition or friendly basis. As teams developed, a need developed for a governing body to administer the game at a provincial level for intra-city games. At a November 29, 1907 meeting in [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]], the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association was founded, with R.N. Brown elected as the first president of the organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_leagues_AAHA.html |title=Organizing The West—The AAHA | |
Hockey had been played for over 10 years before Alberta was proclaimed a province in 1905. Play took place on an exhibition or friendly basis. As teams developed, a need developed for a governing body to administer the game at a provincial level for intra-city games. At a November 29, 1907 meeting in [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]], the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association was founded, with R.N. Brown elected as the first president of the organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_leagues_AAHA.html |title=Organizing The West—The AAHA |access-date=2008-02-06}}</ref> |
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In 1914, the AAHA would be one of the founding associations for the [[Canadian Amateur Hockey Association]], formed at meetings held on December 4, 1914 in the Chateau Laurier at [[Ottawa]]. |
In 1914, the AAHA would be one of the founding associations for the [[Canadian Amateur Hockey Association]], formed at meetings held on December 4, 1914 in the Chateau Laurier at [[Ottawa]]. |
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===Senior League history=== |
===Senior League history=== |
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[[File:Calgary Stampeders 1940-41.JPG |
[[File:Calgary Stampeders 1940-41.JPG|thumb|275px|right|1940-41 [[Calgary Stampeders (hockey)|Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Alberta Senior Hockey League (1965–78)|Alberta Senior Hockey League]]]] |
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In 1907 senior amateur hockey was organized into two tiers; the "A" level saw associations from Edmonton, Strathcona and Battleford, Saskatchewan. This "A" level was only technically amateur. A second "B" level was formed that was "pure amateur." In the 1907-08 season, the [[Edmonton Hockey Club]] would win the Alberta "A" championship and challenge the [[Montreal Wanderers]] for the [[Stanley Cup]]. |
In 1907 senior amateur hockey was organized into two tiers; the "A" level saw associations from Edmonton, Strathcona and Battleford, Saskatchewan. This "A" level was only technically amateur. A second "B" level was formed that was "pure amateur." In the 1907-08 season, the [[Edmonton Hockey Club]] would win the Alberta "A" championship and challenge the [[Montreal Wanderers]] for the [[Stanley Cup]]. |
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While Calgary was larger than Edmonton at the time of the AAHA founding, the Calgary associations declined to participate until joining the Senior "A" league in 1910. The Calgary Shermans, named for their rink, were the first team from Calgary. In 1910, Edmonton would again challenge for the [[Stanley Cup]], this time against the [[Ottawa Senators (original)]]. This would be the last challenge for the Stanley Cup from AAHA teams. After the founding of the professional [[National Hockey Association]], |
While Calgary was larger than Edmonton at the time of the AAHA founding, the Calgary associations declined to participate until joining the Senior "A" league in 1910. The Calgary Shermans, named for their rink, were the first team from Calgary. In 1910, Edmonton would again challenge for the [[Stanley Cup]], this time against the [[Ottawa Senators (original)|Ottawa Senators]]. This would be the last challenge for the Stanley Cup from AAHA teams. After the founding of the professional [[National Hockey Association]], Canada's amateur senior teams would compete for the [[Allan Cup]], which they do to this day. |
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===Big Four League=== |
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''For more information, see [[Big-4 League]].'' |
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| ⚫ | In 1919, under the guidance of AAHA league president Allan McCaw, a new elite [[senior ice hockey|senior amateur]] league was established in Alberta with two teams each in Calgary and Edmonton.<ref name="Big4">{{cite web |url=http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_leagues_big_4.html |title=The Big 4 League—Amateurs or Pros? | |
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| ⚫ | In 1919, under the guidance of AAHA league president Allan McCaw, a new elite [[senior ice hockey|senior amateur]] league was established in Alberta with two teams each in Calgary and Edmonton.<ref name="Big4">{{cite web |url=http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_leagues_big_4.html |title=The Big 4 League—Amateurs or Pros? |access-date=2007-12-11}}</ref> The league's intention was to compete for the [[Allan Cup]], emblematic of Canada's national senior championship.<ref name="Sandor21">{{Harvnb|Sandor|2005|p=21}}</ref> The [[Calgary Tigers|Tigers]] were created, along with the ''Canadians'' to represent Calgary, while the [[Edmonton Eskimos (ice hockey)|Edmonton Eskimos]] and Dominions represented Alberta's capital.<ref name="Big4"/> The Calgary teams were hosted at the [[Victoria Arena (Calgary)|Victoria Arena]], which had been converted into a hockey rink in 1918.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_teams_calgary_vics.html |title=Calgary Vics—A New Era Of Hockey In The South |access-date=2007-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212010807/http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/early_teams_calgary_vics.html |archive-date=2007-12-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | While the Big Four League billed itself as an amateur circuit, it became known as a notorious example of a "shamateur" league, as amateur teams secretly employed professional players in an attempt to gain an upper hand on their competition.<ref name="Sandor21" /> When the Big Four announced their intention to compete in the Allan Cup playdowns, the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]] sent a letter of protest to the [[Canadian Hockey Association (1909-1910)|Canadian Hockey Association]], demanding that the league be declared professional, thus ineligible to compete for the Allan Cup.<ref name="Big4" /> The CHA agreed, and stripped the league of its amateur standing after only one season.<ref>{{Harvnb|Sandor|2005|22}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | While the Big Four League billed itself as an amateur circuit, it became known as a notorious example of a "shamateur" league, as amateur teams secretly employed professional players in an attempt to gain an upper hand on their competition.<ref name="Sandor21" /> When the Big Four announced their intention to compete in the Allan Cup playdowns, the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]] sent a letter of protest to the [[Canadian Hockey Association (1909-1910)|Canadian Hockey Association]], demanding that the league be declared professional, thus ineligible to compete for the Allan Cup.<ref name="Big4" /> The CHA agreed, and stripped the league of its amateur standing after only one season.<ref>{{Harvnb|Sandor|2005|p=22}}</ref> |
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The controversy continued to haunt the Big Four in its second season. Repeated accusations were made by teams against their opponent's star players, accusing them of being pros.<ref>{{Harvnb|Cole|2006|p=299}}</ref> An accusation against the Eskimos' goaltender, [[Bill Tobin (ice hockey)|Bill Tobin]] by the two Calgary teams led both to threaten to pull out of the league.<ref name="Big4" /> While Tobin was vindicated, the threats led the league to suspend operations, formally canceling the championship.<ref name="Big4" /> The Tigers and Eskimos, however, agreed to play their own playoff, known as the ''Intercity Championship''. The Tigers defeated the Eskimos in a two-game, total goal series, but the Big Four League was finished.<ref>{{Harvnb|Sandor|2005|p=25}}</ref> |
The controversy continued to haunt the Big Four in its second season. Repeated accusations were made by teams against their opponent's star players, accusing them of being pros.<ref>{{Harvnb|Cole|2006|p=299}}</ref> An accusation against the Eskimos' goaltender, [[Bill Tobin (ice hockey)|Bill Tobin]] by the two Calgary teams led both to threaten to pull out of the league.<ref name="Big4" /> While Tobin was vindicated, the threats led the league to suspend operations, formally canceling the championship.<ref name="Big4" /> The Tigers and Eskimos, however, agreed to play their own playoff, known as the ''Intercity Championship''. The Tigers defeated the Eskimos in a two-game, total goal series, but the Big Four League was finished.<ref>{{Harvnb|Sandor|2005|p=25}}</ref> |
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==Leagues== |
==Leagues== |
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*[[Alberta Midget Hockey League|Alberta Elite Hockey League]] - U18 "AAA" |
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*[[Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League]] - Bantam "AAA" |
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*[[Chinook Hockey League]] - Senior Hockey |
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*[[North Peace Hockey League]] - Senior Hockey |
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*[[Alberta Junior Hockey League]] - Junior "A" |
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*[[Calgary Junior Hockey League]] - Junior "B" |
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*[[Capital Junior Hockey League]] - Junior "B" |
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*[[Heritage Junior B Hockey League]] - Junior "B" |
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*[[North |
*[[North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League]] - Junior "B" |
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*[[Northwest Junior Hockey League (Alberta)|Northwest Junior Hockey League]] - Junior "B" |
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*[[Hockey Calgary#Calgary Junior C Hockey League|Calgary Junior C Hockey League]] - Junior "C" |
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*[[Noralta Junior Hockey League]] - Junior "C" |
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*[[Rural and Edmonton Midget Minor AAA Hockey League]] Minor Hockey |
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==Former leagues== |
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*[[Alberta Midget Hockey League]] Minor Hockey |
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*[[Western Canada Junior Hockey League (1948–1956)]] Junior "A" |
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*[[Central Alberta |
*[[Central Alberta Hockey League]] - Senior Hockey (1956-1965) |
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*[[Edmonton Minor Hockey Association Bantam AA]] Minor Hockey |
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==Notable people== |
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* [[Frank Sandercock]], AAHA president (1922–1925)<ref>{{cite news|title=Dr. Frank Sandercock Past-Pres. Of C.A.H.A., Dies In City Tuesday|date=October 29, 1942|newspaper=Drumheller Mail|location=Drumheller, Alberta|page=1|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-oct-29-1942-1697153/}}{{free access}}</ref> |
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* [[W. G. Hardy]], AAHA president (1931–1933)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canadawesthalloffame.org/post/dr-w-george-hardy-builder|title=Dr. W. George Hardy (Builder)|date=November 15, 2019|website=Canada West Hall of Fame|publisher=Canada West Universities Athletic Association|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref> |
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* [[Art Potter]], AAHA president (1955–1958)<ref>{{cite news|title=Watson Heads Puck Group|date=November 10, 1958|newspaper=Lethbridge Herald|location=Lethbridge, Alberta|page=7|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-nov-10-1958-2243542/}}{{free access}}</ref> |
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* [[Joe Kryczka]], AAHA president (1967–1969)<ref>{{cite news|title=Talking About Sports|newspaper=Peace River Record Gazette|location=Peace River, Alberta|date=October 4, 1967|last=Windjack|first=Fred|page=6|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-oct-04-1967-764996/}}{{free access}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of ice hockey teams in Alberta]] |
*[[List of ice hockey teams in Alberta]] |
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*[[Hockey Calgary]] |
*[[Hockey Calgary]] |
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==External links== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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===Bibliography=== |
===Bibliography=== |
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*{{Citation|surname=Cole|given=Stephen |
*{{Citation|surname=Cole|given=Stephen|year=2006|title=The Canadian Hockey Atlas|ISBN=0-385-66093-6|URL=https://archive.org/details/canadianhockeyat0000cole|url-access=registration}} |
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*{{Citation|surname=Sandor|given=Steven |
*{{Citation|surname=Sandor|given=Steven|year=2005|title=The Battle of Alberta: A Century of Hockey's Greatest Rivalry|ISBN= 1-894974-01-8}} |
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*{{Citation|surname=Zeman|given=Gary |
*{{Citation|surname=Zeman|given=Gary|year=1986|title=Alberta on Ice|ISBN =0969232004}} |
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| Sport | Ice hockey |
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| Jurisdiction | Alberta |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Red Deer |
| Chairman | Terry Engen |
| CEO | Rob Litwinski |
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Hockey Alberta is the governing body of all ice hockey in Alberta, Canada and is affiliated with Hockey Canada. It was founded in 1907 as the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) to be the governing body for Alberta intra-city ice hockey play. As of the 2018–19 hockey season, the Chair of the Board of Directors was Terry Engen, and the Chief Executive Officer for operations management was Rob Litwinski.[1]
History[edit]
Hockey had been played for over 10 years before Alberta was proclaimed a province in 1905. Play took place on an exhibition or friendly basis. As teams developed, a need developed for a governing body to administer the game at a provincial level for intra-city games. At a November 29, 1907 meeting in Red Deer, the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association was founded, with R.N. Brown elected as the first president of the organization.[2]
In 1914, the AAHA would be one of the founding associations for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, formed at meetings held on December 4, 1914 in the Chateau Laurier at Ottawa.
In 2007, the centennial of the association was celebrated with the hosting of the Allan Cup in Stony Plain.
Senior League history[edit]
In 1907 senior amateur hockey was organized into two tiers; the "A" level saw associations from Edmonton, Strathcona and Battleford, Saskatchewan. This "A" level was only technically amateur. A second "B" level was formed that was "pure amateur." In the 1907-08 season, the Edmonton Hockey Club would win the Alberta "A" championship and challenge the Montreal Wanderers for the Stanley Cup.
While Calgary was larger than Edmonton at the time of the AAHA founding, the Calgary associations declined to participate until joining the Senior "A" league in 1910. The Calgary Shermans, named for their rink, were the first team from Calgary. In 1910, Edmonton would again challenge for the Stanley Cup, this time against the Ottawa Senators. This would be the last challenge for the Stanley Cup from AAHA teams. After the founding of the professional National Hockey Association, Canada's amateur senior teams would compete for the Allan Cup, which they do to this day.
Big Four League[edit]
For more information, see Big-4 League.
In 1919, under the guidance of AAHA league president Allan McCaw, a new elite senior amateur league was established in Alberta with two teams each in Calgary and Edmonton.[3] The league's intention was to compete for the Allan Cup, emblematic of Canada's national senior championship.[4] The Tigers were created, along with the Canadians to represent Calgary, while the Edmonton Eskimos and Dominions represented Alberta's capital.[3] The Calgary teams were hosted at the Victoria Arena, which had been converted into a hockey rink in 1918.[5]
While the Big Four League billed itself as an amateur circuit, it became known as a notorious example of a "shamateur" league, as amateur teams secretly employed professional players in an attempt to gain an upper hand on their competition.[4] When the Big Four announced their intention to compete in the Allan Cup playdowns, the Pacific Coast Hockey Association sent a letter of protest to the Canadian Hockey Association, demanding that the league be declared professional, thus ineligible to compete for the Allan Cup.[3] The CHA agreed, and stripped the league of its amateur standing after only one season.[6]
The controversy continued to haunt the Big Four in its second season. Repeated accusations were made by teams against their opponent's star players, accusing them of being pros.[7] An accusation against the Eskimos' goaltender, Bill Tobin by the two Calgary teams led both to threaten to pull out of the league.[3] While Tobin was vindicated, the threats led the league to suspend operations, formally canceling the championship.[3] The Tigers and Eskimos, however, agreed to play their own playoff, known as the Intercity Championship. The Tigers defeated the Eskimos in a two-game, total goal series, but the Big Four League was finished.[8]
After the Big Four League disbanded and the Tigers and Eskimos formed the openly professional Western Canada Hockey League, the AAHA could concentrate on true amateur play. Various senior leagues have existed since 1921, and teams such as the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Flyers have played for and won the Allan Cup.
Junior League History[edit]
Alberta junior teams played against Saskatchewan Hockey Association teams to qualify for the Memorial Cup dating back to 1919. The first Alberta junior team to qualify for the Memorial Cup Finals was the Calgary Canadians in 1924. The Canadians would win the Memorial Cup in 1926.
Like the rest of Canada, the junior leagues have developed into various tiers as the number of teams and popularity of ice hockey has grown. Today the CHL's Western Hockey League is the top junior level league operating in Alberta. Hockey Alberta operates the Alberta Junior Hockey League which was formed in 1963.
Leagues[edit]
- Alberta Elite Hockey League - U18 "AAA"
- Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League - Bantam "AAA"
- Chinook Hockey League - Senior Hockey
- North Peace Hockey League - Senior Hockey
- Alberta Junior Hockey League - Junior "A"
- Calgary Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Capital Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Heritage Junior B Hockey League - Junior "B"
- North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Northwest Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Calgary Junior C Hockey League - Junior "C"
- Noralta Junior Hockey League - Junior "C"
Former leagues[edit]
- Western Canada Junior Hockey League (1948–1956) Junior "A"
- Central Alberta Hockey League - Senior Hockey (1956-1965)
Notable people[edit]
- Frank Sandercock, AAHA president (1922–1925)[9]
- W. G. Hardy, AAHA president (1931–1933)[10]
- Art Potter, AAHA president (1955–1958)[11]
- Joe Kryczka, AAHA president (1967–1969)[12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "2017 - 2018 Board of Directors". Hockey Alberta. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ^ "Organizing The West—The AAHA". Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ^ a b c d e "The Big 4 League—Amateurs or Pros?". Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b Sandor 2005, p. 21
- ^ "Calgary Vics—A New Era Of Hockey In The South". Archived from the original on 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ Sandor 2005, p. 22
- ^ Cole 2006, p. 299
- ^ Sandor 2005, p. 25
- ^ "Dr. Frank Sandercock Past-Pres. Of C.A.H.A., Dies In City Tuesday". Drumheller Mail. Drumheller, Alberta. October 29, 1942. p. 1.
- ^ "Dr. W. George Hardy (Builder)". Canada West Hall of Fame. Canada West Universities Athletic Association. November 15, 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ "Watson Heads Puck Group". Lethbridge Herald. Lethbridge, Alberta. November 10, 1958. p. 7.
- ^ Windjack, Fred (October 4, 1967). "Talking About Sports". Peace River Record Gazette. Peace River, Alberta. p. 6.
Bibliography[edit]
- Cole, Stephen (2006), The Canadian Hockey Atlas, ISBN 0-385-66093-6
- Sandor, Steven (2005), The Battle of Alberta: A Century of Hockey's Greatest Rivalry, ISBN 1-894974-01-8
- Zeman, Gary (1986), Alberta on Ice, ISBN 0969232004