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News for February 2019

CJHL Announces Brady Parker as 1st Star for January

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced today that goaltender Brady Parker (Okotoks Oilers, AJHL) as well as forwards Alex Newhook (Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL) and Kyle Jackson (Ottawa...

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Canalta Hotels Player of the Week & AB Ford Dealers Defensive Player of the Week

Photo Credit - Dave Watling: The Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week is forward Jeremy Klessens of the Drayton Valley Thunder. Klessens accumulated 9 points (2G, 7A) in two games...

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VIDEO: Bandits tie AJHL win record, beating Calgary 3-1

BROOKS, AB (February 18, 2019) – The Brooks Bandits (53-3) became the first AJHL team since 1977 to win 28 straight home games, the second to ever win 53 games...

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Brooks Bandits remain all business in staying #1 in CJHL Rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – With much of the country enjoying a holiday Monday, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) continue to be all business. As the No. 1 club in the Canadian Junior Hockey...

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Bandits one win from league record after 28th straight

OLDS, AB – The Brooks Bandits (52-3) extended their record winning streak to 28 games, and moved just one win behind the AJHL record for wins in a season, downing...

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Viterra Volunteer Profile - Judy Leatherdale, Okotoks Oilers

The Alberta Junior Hockey League and Viterra are proud to once again recognize volunteers from each member team through the Viterra AJHL Volunteer Profile. At the end of the regular...

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AJHL Weekend Preview: February 15th-17th, 2019

Photo Credit - Game Ready Photography: AJHL teams have just a handful of games left and there’s still plenty left to be decided as to who plays who in this year’s...

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Carson and Mckenzie Welke Commit to Albertus Magnus University

Carson and Mckenzie Welke have committed to Albertus Magnus University in New Haven CT. "When we acquired these two young men, I knew our team just got better immediately," said Kodiaks...

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VIDEO: Bandits record streak continues with 26th straight win

BROOKS, AB (February 13, 2019) – Simon Boyko (Mississauga, ON) led the way with a hat trick and an assist, as the Brooks Bandits (50-3) extended their league-record winning streak...

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RBC Community Ambassador – Brett Trentham, Spruce Grove Saints

Brett has been active in volunteering within the community. He took it upon himself to go to a local elementary school every week this past season to help lead gym...

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RBC Presents 2018-2019 Alberta Junior Hockey League Award Finalists

Photo: Chris Van Os-Shaw, recipient of 2018 AJHL MVP Award and Scoring Champion The Alberta Junior Hockey League, in partnership with RBC, today announced the 2018-2019 AJHL Award Finalists. The annual...

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Canalta Hotels AJHL Coaches Show - Kevin Hasselberg, Drumheller Dragons

Drumheller Dragons GM / Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg joins the Canalta Hotels AJHL Coaches Show with Host Dave Dawson. Watch Episode 1 - Eric Thurston, Drayton Valley Thunder Watch Episode 2 -...

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Canalta Hotels Player of the Week & AB Ford Dealers Defensive Player of the Week

Grande Prairie Storm rookie, Alex Nordstrom, is the Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week. The 18 year-old forward scored 5 goals and 2 assists in two Storm wins on...

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Viterra Volunteer Profile - Harvey Rentz, Calgary Mustangs

The Alberta Junior Hockey League and Viterra are proud to once again recognize volunteers from each member team through the Viterra AJHL Volunteer Profile. At the end of the regular...

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No. 1 Brooks Bandits continue to top the CJHL Rankings

Canadian National Jr. A Championship-host Bandits riding 25-game win streak CALGARY, Alta. – With 25 consecutive victories to their credit, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) continue to hold down the No. 1...

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VIDEO: Bandits stand alone in record book after 25th straight win

BROOKS, AB (February 9, 2019) – The Brooks Bandits (49-3) became the first team in Alberta Junior Hockey League history to win 25 consecutive games, beating the visiting Fort McMurray...

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VIDEO: Bandits tie AJHL win streak record, shutting out Lloydminster 8-0

BROOKS, AB (February 8, 2019) – The Brooks Bandits (48-3) became just the second team in Alberta Junior Hockey League history to win 24 straight games, shutting out the visiting...

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Wolverines Part Ways With Thibodeau

The Whitecourt Wolverines have parted ways with General Manager / Head Coach Gord Thibodeau, the team announced today. “After 25 years of coaching, I have reached the inevitable point of hockey...

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AJHL Weekend Preview: February 8th-10th, 2019

It’s crunch time! With only 10 or fewer games left in the regular season, points count more than ever with teams battling for home ice advantage, number one in the...

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AJHL Announces 2019 Inter Pipeline All-Academic Team

Photo Credit - Pam Doyle: The Alberta Junior Hockey League, in partnership with Inter Pipeline, is honoured to announce this year’s Inter Pipeline AJHL All-Academic Team. Each AJHL team can recognize one...

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RBC Community Ambassador – Nathan Plessis, Brooks Bandits

Nathan is in his third hockey season living in the City of Brooks. He has participated in numerous community events during his time on the team including volunteering at least...

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Viterra Volunteer Profile - Vern Curtis, Lloydminster Bobcats

The Alberta Junior Hockey League and Viterra are proud to once again recognize volunteers from each member team through the Viterra AJHL Volunteer Profile. At the end of the regular...

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Charleson shuts out Oilers as Bandits win 23rd straight

OKOTOKS, AB – Pierce Charleson (Aurora, ON) stopped all 23 shots he faced for his fifth shutout of the season, and the Brooks Bandits (47-3) extended their franchise record win...

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Canalta Hotels Player of the Week & AB Ford Dealers Defensive Player of the Week

Photo Credit - Dave Watling The Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week is Grande Prairie Storm forward Zachary Okabe. With 8 points (4G, 4A) in three games last week, and...

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Surging Brooks Bandits Maintain Grasp on #1 in CJHL Rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – Boasting a franchise-record 22 consecutive victories, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) once again maintain their firm grasp on the No. 1 slot in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey...

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VIDEO: Bandits clinch South with 22nd straight win, 4-2 in Drumheller

DRUMHELLER, AB (February 2, 2019) – The Brooks Bandits (46-3) extended their franchise record winning streak to 22 games, and clinched first overall in the AJHL South division, with a...

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Brady Parker Named Alberta Ford Dealers Player of the Month

Photo Credit - Chad Goddard: Rookie goaltender Brady Parker of the Okotoks Oilers is the Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Player of the Month for January 2019. Parker was a perfect...

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AJHL Weekend Preview: February 1-3, 2019

Photo Credit - Chad Goddard: This weekend in the AJHL, most teams will hit the 50 gameplayed mark and both divisions are anything but set. For the most part, both the...

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2019 Archives

January

Brett Edwards Commits to the University of Denver

[1/31/19 @ 4:18 pm]

Canalta Hotels AJHL Coaches Show - Tyler Drader, Calgary Mustangs

[1/31/19 @ 12:00 am]

RBC Community Ambassador – Kole Gable, Fort McMurray Oil Barons

[1/31/19 @ 12:00 am]

Bandits tie win streak record with 20th straight

[1/30/19 @ 12:00 am]

Canalta Hotels Player of the Week & AB Ford Dealers Defensive Player of the Week