15 Hockey Alberta Alumni Drafted At 2014 NHL Entry Draft

Hockey Alberta would like to congratulate its 15 alumni that were selected in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft this past June 27-28 in Philadelphia.

“It’s always a proud moment for hockey in Alberta,” said Team Alberta’s Senior Manager, Tim Leer. “Obviously, getting drafted into the NHL is a dream come true for the athletes. It’s something they’ve worked their whole lives for and it’s a great accomplishment. Their parents, their Minor Hockey Association, coaches and former teammates should all be proud for helping along the way.”

Of the Hockey Alberta based players drafted, 13 participated in Team Alberta programs. 17 players were selected in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Two of the Hockey Alberta picks; Hickey and Koberstein were selected out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The other 15 played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) last season.

The 2014 NHL Entry Draft had seven rounds where a total of 210 prospects from all over the world were selected by one of the 30 NHL teams.

Hockey Alberta’s 2014 Hockey Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was attended by over 250 delegates from across the province, concluded Sunday in Edmonton.

The event brought together representatives from regional hockey associations, Hockey Alberta’s board of directors, life members, member organizations, as well as committees that oversee female hockey, junior hockey, minor hockey, senior hockey and hockey development.

Highlights include:

- Hockey Alberta hosted the 2014 Hockey Conference, where the membership was presented information on the ‘Player-Centred Approach’ and ‘Building the Ideal Hockey Community’.

- The membership was presented with an update of Hockey Alberta’s Three Year Business Plan and Operational Structure.

- David Sevalrud was acclaimed as Director at Large.

- Fred Horbay was acclaimed as Director at Large.

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On Saturday, the Hockey Alberta Foundation hosted the Hockey Alberta Awards Gala. Over 400 people attended and over $4,500 was raised for the Hockey Alberta Foundation through a silent auction.

The following people and organizations were presented with a Hockey Alberta Award for 2013-2014:

President’s Award Winner: Earl Reid - Fort Saskatchewan

Minor Hockey Association Executive of the Year: Erron Steele - Leduc Minor Hockey

Minor Hockey Association of the Year: Stettler Minor Hockey

Meritorious Award winners:

- Sherry Haarstad (Bentley)

- Jannie Bettac (Fort Saskatchewan)

- Kim Marsh (Red Deer)

- Ken Vreeling (Manning)

Hockey Alberta Development Award Winners:

- Jody Ginther (Taber)

- Howie Draper (Edmonton)

- Maureen Medori (Onoway)

Investors Group Exceptional Provincials Host Site Award: La Crete Minor Hockey Association

Future Leader Scholarship Winners (Distinguished Leaders):

- Mark Hall (University of Lethbridge) - $4000

- Jeremy Beirnes (University of Alberta - Augustana) - $4000

Hockey Alberta Officiating Award Winners

Ernie Boruk Award: Curtis Nichols (Red Deer)

Dave Ganley Award:

- Brent Woods (Lethbridge)

- Herman Costa (Edmonton)

Future Leader Officiating Scholarship Winners (Distinguished Leaders):

- Noah Bradley (Kings College University) - $2500

- Cole Feth (University of Alberta - Augustana) - $2500

The 2014 inductees into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame were also recognized at the Hockey Alberta Awards Gala.

Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees:

- 1994 Olds Grizzlys Centennial Cup Winning Hockey Team

- Bill Moores (Edmonton)

- Gord Hira (Carstairs)

- Jim Fleming (Beaumont)

- LeRoy Johnson (Camrose)

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