Our program is built upon two core principles that drive decision-making, program design, and guide player selection.

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COMMUNITY

The St. Albert Raiders elite hockey program provides a unique opportunity to become part of a passionate hockey community with a rich history of excellence. The sense of pride and identity that comes with being a part of the Raiders program is ever-present within our community. We embrace this philosophy and firmly believe that our players will advance within this dynamic environment.  

 

We aim for players to gain meaningful experience in hockey through our hockey community as a whole. Players in the Jr Raiders will be introduced to the St. Albert Raiders hockey community. Teams will partner with one of the program's St. Albert Raiders teams and have the opportunity to participate in on-ice practice with their partner team and off-ice activities. 

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RESILIENCE  

Our goal is to help our players cultivate the skills essential to excel in the years ahead as players advance in AAA and AA hockey. The Jr Raiders program involves a tryout process. We are looking for players who possess the necessary skill set to play at a higher level of hockey and who can effectively manage adversity. Adversity in hockey can take many forms, such as playing with unfamiliar teammates, being coached by someone new, or not experiencing sustained success on the ice. These experiences serve as valuable building blocks for our players' overall growth and equip them with the skills to advance as they move through Elite Minor Hockey and eventually into Junior hockey.  

 

DEMONSTRATED SUCCESS

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2022

EFHL U11 AA - League Championship

Minor Hockey Week Championship

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2023

EFHL U11 AA - League Championship

Minor Hockey Week Championship

Eleven Jr Raiders U11 AA players played U13 AA in their first year, twice the provincial average.

Two Junior Raiders players were selected for Team Brick Alberta and played in the Brick Invitational Tournament.

 

2024

Seven former Jr. Raiders players were selected to participate in the Hockey Alberta Prospects Cup event. The Prospects Cup is the first step in Hockey Alberta's Development program.

 

2025

For the first time, players from the inaugural season of the Jr Raiders were in U15.

 

14 former Jr Raiders are first-year players in U15 AA.

 

4 of the 14 are active affiliates for the U15 AAA Sabres, playing a combined total of nine games this season.

 

1 former Jr Raiders player is playing U15 AAA as a first-year.

 

12 former Jr Raiders players now play U13 AAA.

 

11 former Jr Raiders players are in U13 AA.

 

2026 

5 Former Jr Raiders have committed to playing U15 AAA.