With the new hockey season underway, officials, coaches and teams are encouraged to review the latest Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada playing rule updates for 2026–27. This season’s updates include important reminders and interpretations relating to penalties, player safety, game procedures and the application of Hockey Canada playing rules. SCRA officials should ensure they are…

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Registration is now open for Hockey Alberta officiating clinics for the 2026–27 season. New and returning officials are reminded that annual certification requirements must be completed before officiating games this season. Clinics include classroom and/or online instruction, rule updates, positioning, procedures and other information designed to prepare officials for the upcoming year. Officials are encouraged…

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As we begin preparations for the 2026–2027 season, Sherwood Park Minor Hockey Association will be implementing an update to how our U15 and U18 checking and non-checking divisions are structured and evaluated. Beginning this season, checking and non-checking hockey will operate as two completely separate streams within the U15 and U18 programs. What is Changing?…

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