Why Play in the HJHL

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

Value

Season fees run $1,000 to $3,500. Pay-to-play programs charge $10,000 and up — with none of the sanctioning and none of the results.

HJHL season fees
$1,000 – $3,500
Pay-to-play programs
$10,000+

Same season. Same ice time. Very different bill.

Reason

Flexibility

Our players balance hockey with high school, post-secondary education, apprenticeships, or working full time while they play.

This league fits around real life, not the other way around.

Reason

Governance

Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada sanctioned. Real insurance, real oversight, and a real path forward: provincials, Jr A call-ups, and scholarship opportunities.

Reason

Stability

Forty years ago, a handful of Alberta communities decided they’d rather build something than wait around for someone else to. Twelve communities later, that decision is still what the HJHL is.

This is our 40th season, and we are still one you can trust.

Reason

Opportunity

Camps are open to any player who wants in — no invitation required. Every game streams on FloHockey, so family, billets, and scouts can watch from anywhere.

Camp spots fill fast

Find your community’s dates and contacts.

Every one of our twelve teams lists its camp dates and contact online. Pick your community and get your name in.

See camp dates

hjhl.ca/camp-dates · Heritage Junior Hockey League · Sanctioned by Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada