Article By: Jason Kobsar Strathmore’s Tripp McArthur and Okotoks’ Johnny Babkirik have earned full-time roster spots with the Kings. The Wheatland Kings have added two young forwards to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 Heritage Junior Hockey League season. The team announced the signings of Johnny Babkirik of Okotoks and Strathmore’s Tripp McArthur on Aug. […]
Reason Competitiveness The HJHL is the only league in the province to medal in the last eight provincial tournaments: two gold, five silver, one bronze. Six different HJHL communities have been on that podium — Cochrane, Red Deer, Airdrie, Okotoks, Sylvan Lake, and Medicine Hat. That’s not a marketing line. That’s a track record. Reason […]
The Heritage Junior Hockey League is getting ready to hit a milestone this season, celebrating 40 years of Junior B hockey in communities across southern and central Alberta. Since getting its start in the late 1980s, the league has become a steady presence in the province’s hockey landscape, giving young players a chance to develop […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2026 Mountain View Colts and Town of Didsbury Awarded 2027 Hockey Alberta Junior B Provincial Championships Event Dates: April 7–11, 2027 DIDSBURY, AB — The Mountain View Colts Junior Hockey Club is proud to announce that the Town of Didsbury has been selected to host the 2027 Hockey Alberta Junior […]
The Heritage Junior Hockey League is proud to congratulate the Medicine Hat Cubs on capturing the silver medal at the 2025–26 Junior B Provincials. The Cubs delivered an outstanding tournament from start to finish, showcasing resilience, structure, and the kind of compete level that defines championship‑calibre hockey You represented the Heritage Junior Hockey League with […]
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The Medicine Hat Cubs are putting together one of the strongest runs of the entire Junior B Provincials, showcasing structure, depth, and a level of compete that reflects incredibly well on the Heritage Junior Hockey League. Game 1 – Win (4–2) vs Lloydminster Bandits A confident, composed start to the tournament defeating the host team […]
The Heritage Junior Hockey League is proud to cheer on the Medicine Hat Cubs as they compete at this year’s Provincials. The Cubs have been a strong representative of our league all season long, showcasing the compete level, discipline, and character that define the HJHL. As they take the ice on the provincial stage, we’re […]
From the Desk of the League President To our fans, players, volunteers, sponsors, and member communities, I’m happy to share some great news. The Heritage Junior Hockey League is proud to welcome the Rimbey Royals as our newest expansion franchise, beginning in the 2026/2027 season, and joining our North Division. Rimbey has a strong hockey […]