This is your chance to experience the thrill and excitement of being a real Canadian Hockey Player! Whether you have skated before or not, played hockey on or off the ice, this is your chance to spend time getting to know Canada’s game with The Canmore Eagles.
Who are the Canmore Eagles?
The Canmore Eagles are a community-owned hockey club that joined the Alberta Junior “A” Hockey League in 1995. The Town of Canmore is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, just 1 hour west of Calgary or 20 minutes East of Banff. The Canmore Eagles play a total of 54 regular season games in a season that stretches from early September to mid-February. The AJHL playoffs can extend the season until mid-April, with the Canadian championship tournament in early May.
What is the Alberta Junior Hockey League [AJHL]?
The Alberta Junior Hockey League has been in existence since 1963 and currently features 12 teams playing in two divisions. The AJHL is one of the premier development leagues in Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic and academic abilities. Seventy-five former AJHL players have been selected directly into the NHL Entry draft, and 22 former AJHL players have won the coveted National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup.
Program – Learn the secrets and the superstitions of this elite group of hockey players. Professional coaches walk you through a day in the life of a player on The Canmore Eagles Junior “A” team. You will go inside their dressing room, where you will put on full hockey gear ! Do you know how many pieces of equipment are hidden under the jersey? If not, you will find out soon! Then take your stick and it is off onto the ice. Find out whether you are lefty or righty and how to score the big goal! This action-packed 2-hour program will ignite your passion for hockey and give you insider, in-depth knowledge of the All-Canadian Game. Included Professional Canmore Eagles Coaches – use of Canmore Eagles Junior A Dressing Room, Certificate of hockey achievement, Skate rental, 1 hour ice arena rental, Insurance