Author Archives: SSAC

Darin Wood – In Memoriam

The hockey community mourns the passing of Darin “Woody” Wood. Darin was a player and coach for SSAC. A large benefit game raised over $50,000 on January 6, 2007 when Darin was recovering from a tragic car crash that rendered him a quadriplegic. Darin joined the coaching staffs of U15 AAA SSAC Southgate Lions and […]

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Oil Kings Signs Alumnus

Edmonton Oil Kings sign Luke Powell The Edmonton Oil Kings have signed 2007-born forward Luke Powell to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, the team announced on March 23, 2023. Luke, 15, was the Oil Kings fourth-round selection, 75th overall, at the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft from the SSAC U15 AAA Southgate Lions. 

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Oilers Call Up SSAC Alumni

    CTV Edmonton:‘Something special’: 3 local kids, all bantam teammates 10 years ago, reunite as Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Journal: Local kid Hamblin cracks Oilers lineup with sweat equity   Global TV:James Hamblin to make NHL debut with Edmonton Oilers   Matt Berlin signed to ATO on emergency basis Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks January […]

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Alberta Prospects Cup

Congratulations to SSAC coaches and players that were selected and participated in the Alberta Prospects Cup 2022 held May 11-15 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Assistant Coach Brett Kramers | North Blue Players: Hudson Albert, F | Capital Green Gabriel Kantor, F | Capital Green Layne McLeod, D | […]

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Alberta Cup

Congratulations to SSAC coach staff and players that were selected and participated in the Alberta Cup 2022 held April 28 – May 1 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Head Coach Steven Ewaskiw | Alberta Blue Trainer Johanna Mykyte | Alberta Grey Players: Kadin Bilajbegovic, F | Alberta Grey Lucas […]

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SSAC Alumnus Stuart Skinner Working His Way Up Ladder

The Edmonton Oilers drafted Lethbridge Hurricanes goalie Stuart Skinner, who played for SSAC in 2011-14, in the third round, #78th overall in the NHL draft on June 23, 2017.  The road to the NHL for a goalie is hardly hearts and flowers. OK, for Carter Hart it has been. The 21-year-old Sherwood Park goaltender was […]

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