"NHC" NorthWest Hockey Club, AA Regional

Our current AA programs has moved under a new committee. And we have representatives from each of the MHA's within our draw zone to create our Committee of Directors, to be endorsed by the local MHA.

NHC Regional AA Committee 2025/2026

Committee Chair	Brad Dallyn	bsdallyn@gmail.com
Hockey Operations	Brandee Reid	brandee.r@hotmail.com
Hockey Development	Mark Fournier	mkcomputers@telus.net
Recruitment Engagement	Lacey Buchinski	laceybuch83@gmail.com
Lacrete Representative	Joe Driedger	joe.driedger@gmail.com
High Level Representative	Vacant
Manning Representative	Lacey Buchinski	laceybuch83@gmail.com
Fairview Representative	Chris Wayland	cwayland03@gmail.com
Loon Representative	Vacant
High Prairie Representative	Sara Wood
Nampa Representative	Dion Marcoux

AA Frequently Asked Questions.

- We will be adding to these as questions come up.

Is this new entity going to be operating under PRMHA or a different or new Association?

Yes, it'll be under the umbrella of PRMHA but run by a new and different group of individuals from our surrounding minor hockey associations. This new committee of individuals will make the recommendations together on coaching applications, development, mentorship, etc. This is a great opportunity for representatives from all our neighboring associations to grow or own.

What are the ID skates for?

The ID skates are for players to showcase their skills and abilities at a AA level. Due to current Hockey Alberta policies, the only level that can secure spots prior to tryouts is U13AA due to the fact there isn't U13AAA. Currently an association can secure up to 6 U13AA roster spots prior to tryouts. This enables our program to retain and recruit talent that could potentially leave the draw zone for other competitive play. Many other associations have started following this model. We encourage players at other levels who do very well during the ID skates to attend the formal tryouts.

Does this replace AA tryouts in the fall? If I can not attend, will it affect my tryouts in the fall?

No, this does not replace tryouts in the fall. This does not affect your player's fall tryout in any shape or form.

Can a person have information on this new umbrella and program that is being adopted? How is this program going to be run differently than the past years?

This a committee under PRMHA that will focus on AA players and coaches. We've recognized that a lot of local talent in the region have left for many different reasons. It is our hope that this committee will start a new path forward for our AA teams. We cannot stress enough that we need involvement from all associations within the draw zone.

Are Coaches the same each year?

Every year, coaches and assistant coaches will need to apply for the following season. All candidates will be looked at objectively, with consideration given to past performance and credibility. Coaches can apply from any area in the draw zone and we also encourage Non parent coaches to apply. The committee will decide on the coaches for the upcoming season.