List of ice hockey teams in Alberta
- List of ice hockey teams in Alberta
This is a list of ice hockey teams in Alberta. It features the leagues they have played for, and championships won.
Since hockey was introduced to Alberta in the 1890s, teams at all levels have come and gone. While the professional ranks have been confined to the major cities of Calgary and Edmonton, partially due to geographical isolation from the major eastern and pacific coast centres, junior and senior teams have thrived across the province.
Alberta is currently home to two National Hockey League teams, five Western Hockey League teams, the 16 team Alberta Junior Hockey League, as well as five Junior B hockey leagues comprising over 50 teams. The National Women's Hockey League is represented in Alberta, as are teams competing at the senior, university and college ranks.
This list does not include teams below the junior age group, or adult teams below Senior AAA.Major Professional
National Hockey League
The Edmonton Oilers became the first National Hockey League team in Alberta as they were absorbed by the NHL when the WHA folded. The Calgary Flames arrived from Atlanta, Georgia the following year.
Minor Professional
American Hockey League
The Edmonton Oilers brought their American Hockey League franchise to the Alberta capital during the 2004-05 NHL lockout season. The team was suspended following the resumption of the NHL, and remains suspended.
Former teams
Junior B Hockey Leagues
enior
Several teams from Alberta have gone on to capture the Allan Cup, Canada's national senior championship.
League, regional and national championships
Teams from Alberta have captured titles at all levels of hockey.
:†Includes Calgary's 1926-27 title after league renamed itself the "Prairie Hockey League":‡Does not include win by Lloydminster Border Kings as team is primarily based in Saskatchewan
ee also
*Hockey Alberta
*Ice hockey at the 1988 Winter Olympics
*Ice hockey in Calgary
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