Chestermere, AB – The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) will be rolling into town on September 8, 2016. The Calgary Canucks will host the Canmore Eagles for a pre-season game to show the citizens of Chestermere what junior hockey could bring to their town.
A local group of businessmen, led by Alex Halat, is vying to bring an AJHL team to Chestermere, AB. “We want to build community spirit and give our great community something to cheer about.” spoke Halat.
The AJHL is rich in history dating back to 1963 with the Edmonton Oil Kings (now a Western Hockey League franchise) and is currently 16 teams strong throughout Alberta with players aging from 16-20. The AJHL is also known for their strong ties in education with several scholarships handed out yearly to players.
One of the biggest reasons for Halat and the rest of the people behind bringing a team to Chestermere is to support local youth. “A team like this will mentor our youth and showcase what is out there for them in terms of moving onto the next level.”
Bringing a team to Chestermere Halat vows that every not-for-profit groups will be able to generate funds as well from the 50/50 sales. Halat continues, “It’s simple for us, it’s a win- win situation for the entire city of Chestermere. From local businesses to minor hockey.”
Tickets are on sale now; adult ticket prices are $7.00 and children 12 and under are $5.00. Puck drops at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available by contacting Halat at 403-874-7098 or via email at alex@svos.ca.
