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ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Aboriginal Thunder Hockey Championships bring together youth teams from across Northeast Alberta as well as Saskatchewan and British Columbia for four days of fast, competitive hockey. Boys and Girls ages 7–17 compete in multiple divisions with a guaranteed 4 games, and top teams playing up to 6 games.
DIVISIONS & ENTRY FEES
BONNYVILLE Boys
Boys Wolf (13–14) – $1,750 | Max 6 Teams -
Full-Contact
Boys Eagle (15–16) – $1,750 | Max 8 Teams
Full-Contact
ST. PAUL
Boys Bear (11–12) – $1,650 | Max 8 Teams
Non-Contact
Girls Lynx (16–17) – $1,650 | Max 6 Teams
Non-Contact
GLENDON
Boys Wolverine (9–10) – $1,550 | Max 6 Teams
Non-Contact
Girls Whitetail (14–15) – $1,550 | Max 6 Teams
Non-Contact
ELK POINT
Boys Weasel (7–8) – $1,550 | Max 6 Teams
Non-Contact
Girls Fawn (11–13) – $1,550 | Max 6 Teams
Non-Contact
VENUES
Bonnyville – RJ Lalonde Arena & Centennial Arena
St. Paul – Clancy Richard Arena & CAPS Arena Glendon – RCMP Century Arena
Elk Point – A.G. Ross Arena
GAME FORMAT
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All teams are guaranteed 4 games.
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Top 4 teams in each division may play up to 6 games when divisions are full.
Bonnyville: 15-20-20 stop time (1.5 hr games)
St. Paul: 15-15-20 stop time (1.25 hr games)
Glendon: 12-15-15 stop time (1 hr games)
Elk Point: 15-15-20 running time (1 hr games)
TEAM ELIGIBILITY
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ALL TEAMS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) NON‑ABORIGINAL PLAYERS PER TEAM.
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Ages are based on 2027 age categories.
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Team limits apply per division.
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Conduct: Respectful play; officials’ rulings final.
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Full tournament rules will be provided at check-in.
FAN INFO
Gate Fee: $10 per person
Under 18 & Over 60: FREE
50/50 Draws Division
Aboriginal Question Draws ($50 Cash)
Plus more throughout the weekend
