"NHC" NorthWest Hockey Club, AA Regional

We are excited to announce the creation of a new AA program coming to the North. Our current AA programs has moved under a new committee. And we have representatives from each of the MHA's within our draw zone to create our new Committee of Directors.

This new Committee will is responsible for coaching selection, coaching development, player development and all overall recruitment and retention of our players. We want to develop our talent in the North and look forward to seeing old and new faces at our upcoming tryouts for U13 and up Aug 30th, 31st, Sept 1st and Sept 2nd. And U11 HADP is Sept 7th and 8th.


Committee Chair	Brad Dallyn	bsdallyn@gmail.com
Hockey Operations	Troy Kish	troy_kish@yahoo.ca
Hockey Development	Mark Fornier	mkcomputers@telus.net
Recruitment Engagement	Brandee Reid	brandee.r@hotmail.com
Lacrete Representative	Joe Driedger	joe.driedger@gmail.com
High Level Representative	Shane Lloyd	hlbudget@telus.net
Manning Representative	Lacey Buchinski	laceybuch83@gmail.com
Fairview Representative	Chris Wayland	cwayland03@gmail.com
Loon Representative	Merle Noskey	Merlenoskey@gmail.com
High Prairie Representative	Joe Quartly	quartly1@telusplanet.net
Nampa Representative	James Bazan	jamesbazan99@gmail.com

AA Frequently Asked Questions.

- We will be adding to these as questions come up.

Is this new entity going to be operating under PRMHA or a different or new Association?

Yes, it'll be under the umbrella of PRMHA but run by a new and different group of individuals from our surrounding minor hockey associations. This new committee of individuals will make the decisions together on coaching applications, development, mentorship, etc. This is a great opportunity for representatives from all our neighboring associations to grow or own.

What are the ID skates for?

The ID skates are for players to showcase their skills and abilities at a AA level. Due to current Hockey Alberta policies, the only level that can secure spots prior to tryouts is U13AA due to the fact there isn't U13AAA. Currently an association can secure up to 6 U13AA roster spots prior to tryouts. This enables our program to retain and recruit talent that could potentially leave the draw zone for other competitive play. Many other associations have started following this model. We encourage players at other levels who do very well during the ID skates to attend the formal tryouts.

Does this replace AA tryouts in the fall? If I can not attend, will it affect my tryouts in the fall?

No, this does not replace tryouts in the fall. This does not affect your player's fall tryout in any shape or form.

Can a person have information on this new umbrella and program that is being adopted? How is this program going to be run differently than the past years?

This new umbrella under PRMHA will solely be focused on AA player and coach selections, development, recruitment, and retention. We've recognized that a lot of local talent in the region have left for many different reasons. It is our hope that this committee will start a new path forward for our AA teams. We cannot stress enough that we need involvement from all associations within the draw zone.

Are Coaches the same each year?

Every year, coaches and assistant coaches will need to apply for the following season. All candidates will be looked at objectively, with consideration given to past performance and credibility. Coaches can apply from any area in the draw zone and we also encourage Non parent coaches to apply. The committee will decide on the coaches for the upcoming season.