Apex Hockey Academy players lined up arm in arm on the ice at West Edmonton Mall
SHERWOOD PARK · ALBERTA

Building athletes,building character,building futures.

Apex Hockey Academy is a development-first program built on player development and a relentless commitment to excellence — on the ice, in the room and away from the rink.

ID SKATES · DATE TBC

Spring ID skates

Evaluation sessions ahead of spring roster selection.

Reserve a spot
TOURNAMENT · DECEMBER

Apex Christmas Classic

Our own tournament. Team entries open in the fall.

Team entry
CAMP · DATE TBC

Skills intensive

Edges, puck control and small-area games.

Camp details

Program philosophy

Our program is built on the pillars of player development and a relentless commitment to excellence. A spot on an Apex team means demonstrating not just talent, but a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and the drive to keep improving.

We believe the lessons learned through hockey — overcoming challenges, embracing hard work, striving for excellence — prepare our players for success on the ice and for life beyond the rink. Families can hold us to the four commitments below.

  • Teamwork and accountability

    Players support their teammates, show respect on and off the ice, and contribute to a positive team culture.

  • Effort and growth

    Practices, games and fitness sessions are demanding by design. Growth comes from embracing the obstacle, not avoiding it.

  • Commitment

    Attendance and consistent effort are non-negotiable. Our staff is fully committed to your player, and we expect the same in return.

  • Straight answers for families

    Costs, ice counts, travel and selection criteria are published before you register. No surprises in February.

Birth years we serve

Apex fields teams across seven birth years, from U7 through U13. Rosters post once ID skates close.

2020
U7
Status TBC
2019
U9
Status TBC
2018
U9
Status TBC
2017
U11
Status TBC
2016
U11
Status TBC
2015
U13
Status TBC
2014
U13
Status TBC

Not sure which year your player falls in? Birth year sets the division, not school grade. Ask us and we'll point you the right way.

Camps & clinics

Summer camps

SUMMER

Off-season ice that keeps players developing through the break instead of starting from scratch in the fall.

Price TBCRegister

Spring camps

SPRING

Camps running alongside the spring season — skills, small-area games and game-situation work.

Price TBCRegister

PEP training sessions

YEAR-ROUND

Add your description of the PEP program here — what it stands for, who it's for and how often it runs.

Price TBCRegister

Fall power skating

FALL

Skating-specific ice through the fall. Edges, stride mechanics, crossovers and acceleration.

Price TBCRegister

Spring power skating

SPRING

The same skating focus carried into the spring, so players hold their edge work through the off-season.

Price TBCRegister

Goaltender clinic

SEE SCHEDULE

Position-specific sessions with a dedicated goalie coach. Movement, tracking and rebound control.

Price TBCRegister

Tournaments

Apex teams compete across Alberta's biggest spring events — and host one of our own each December.

Apex Christmas Classic logo
HOSTED BY APEX

Apex Christmas Classic

DECEMBER · SHERWOOD PARK

Our own tournament, run by Apex. Team entries and division details posted in the fall.

Team entry
Alberta Champions Cup logo

Alberta Champions Cup

APRIL–MAY · LETHBRIDGE, CALGARY, EDMONTON

Billed as North America's largest spring hockey tournament, run by CCG Events across three Alberta cities.

Tournament site
The Stampede Challenge logo

The Stampede Challenge

FIRST WEEKEND OF JUNE · CALGARY

Running since 2003 and billed as Calgary's largest and most historic spring hockey tournament.

Tournament site
3on3 Superleague logo

3on3 Superleague

SPRING · EDMONTON & AREA

Full-ice 3-on-3 games at arenas across Edmonton and surrounding communities through the spring season.

League site

Beyond the ice

Two things decide more games than most families expect: what a player eats and how they think. Both sit inside the Apex program, not beside it.

Fuelling & recovery

Practical guidance families can actually use on a tournament weekend — not a diet plan.

  • What to eat before a 6 a.m. ice time
  • Packing food for a three-game Saturday
  • Hydration through a long tournament day
  • Sleep and recovery between games

Read the guides

The mental side

Tools for players who put pressure on themselves, and language for parents on the drive home.

  • Pre-game routine and focus resets
  • Bouncing back after a bad shift
  • Handling ID skates and evaluation nerves
  • The car-ride-home conversation for parents

Read the guides

Coaches corner

Everything an Apex bench staff needs in one place — practice plans, drill diagrams, evaluation forms and season templates.

Rosters, contact lists and game sheets sit behind a staff login on the registration platform.

Staff sign in

Our staff

Melissa BedellDirector of Hockey Operations
Russ BedellCoach
Tyler LehmanCoach
Kyle BrownGoaltending Coach

Our sponsors

Apex runs on the businesses that back our players. Sponsor logos render in greyscale so they sit with the brand.

Apex team store

Jerseys, socks, pant shells, polos, shorts and snapbacks — all in the Apex black and white. Store windows open twice a season so orders ship together.

Shop the store
Jersey
Socks
Pant shell
Polo
Shorts
Snapback

Register in about ten minutes

One family account covers every Apex program — ID skates, camps, clinics and the full season. Pay by credit card and your confirmation lands in your inbox right away.

Create your family account

One login per family, however many players you have.

Choose the program

Pick the birth year, camp or ID skate you're registering for.

Pay by credit card

Payment plans available on full-season registrations.

Watch for your confirmation

Receipt, waiver and what-to-bring details sent automatically.

Start registration Returning family sign in

Get in touch

Questions about a birth year, a camp, sponsorship or whether Apex is the right fit? Email us — we answer every message.

EMAIL
albertaapex2015@gmail.com
BASED IN
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Serving the greater Edmonton region
INSTAGRAM
@albertaapex2015
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