Name | Position | Contact |
---|---|---|
Taylor Stiles | Senior AA Director | aaroughnecks@lmha.ab.ca 7803871991 |
Spencer Tiedemann | U11 HADP Director | u11hadp@lmha.ab.ca |
Chris Mack | U13 AA Director | u13aa@lmha.ab.ca |
Lauren Scheit | U15 AA Director | U15AA@lmha.ab.ca |
Kevin Konelsky | U18 AA Director | U18AA@lmha.ab.ca |
AA & HADP Roughnecks 2023-2024 Season Information
The Leduc Roughnecks have 3 AA teams including U13AA, U15 AA and U18 AA. The program details can be found on Hockey Alberta’s website - AA Hockey Model. The U18 AA, U15 AA and U13 AA currently participate in the Northern Alberta Hockey League NAHL. All 3 teams play a 32 game regular season plus a Regional Playoff Tournament.
The Leduc Roughnecks are zone-based teams and the recruitment area is comprised of 7 different Minor Hockey Associations including: Leduc, Calmar, Drayton Valley, Millet, Thorsby, Warburg and Winfield. Leduc Minor Hockey is the host and governs all teams. One practice each week is held within our draw zone.
The Leduc Roughnecks also has a U11 team participating in the Hockey Alberta Development Program for the 2023-204 seasons. Program details can be found on Hockey Alberta’s website - U11 HADP. The U11 HADP team currently participates in the Edmonton Federation Hockey League EFHL.
Leduc Minor Hockey has the following volunteers tasked with overseeing the AA Roughnecks. The 5 volunteer positions make up the Leduc Roughnecks AA Committee.
The AA Roughnecks is a program within the Leduc Minor Hockey Association and is supported by the LMHA Board of Directors, Policies & Procedures, Regulations and Bylaws. The LMHA Board is comprised of volunteers and supported by paid staff - Administrator and Financial Administrator.
AA Roughnecks Season Plans
The Roughnecks AA Program provides athletes with an opportunity to play at a level that fosters skill development and focuses on helping athletes advance to the next level, bridging the gap between grassroots programs and AAA. The teams partner with contracted resources to support the Coaching Staff in developmental areas which could include, but are not limited to:
Skill Development, Power Skating and Goalie Coach will be hired by each team. Weekly practices will be focused on individual skill development with the other regularly schedule practice Coach led and team focused.
AA Roughneck Fees
Teams and parent groups do have an opportunity to support the team and lower player fees by reducing Team Fees through fundraising and corporate sponsorship programs.
U13 AA (2011-2012 born players)
Leduc Minor Hockey has selected Dean Charpentier to return for his second year as Head Coach of the U13 AA Team. LMHA is excited to have Charpentier back after a really successful season winning the Rural Conference of the NAHL U13 AA League and representing Leduc at the Hockey Alberta Provincials. He grew up playing Competitive Minor hockey in Camrose, AB and has played for 44 years and is still playing to this day! Dean has been a Head Coach in LMHA for 5 years and coached in the PHL and HSL as well. He is excited to build on the success of last year is looking forward to what lies ahead this season!
Prep Camp
Tryouts
Estimated Financial Requirement for U13 AA
The per player fee is based on a team budget of $20,000 to $25,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.
U13 AA Season Outline
U15 AA (2009-2010 born players)
The Head Coach of the U15 AA Team for 2023-2024 will be Josh Giacobbo. He is returning for his 3rd straight year coaching AA in Leduc with previous experience coaching this team last year and U13 AA the prior season. The will be his 11th year of coaching hockey. Giacobbo is passionate about the players long term athletic development and helping the players grow not only as hockey players but as individuals. Josh brings a wealth of experience to the position, he grew up playing hockey and continued into his college years where he played for NAIT.
Prep Camp
Tryouts
Estimated Financial Requirement for U15 AA
The per player fee is based on a team budget of $22,000 to $30,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.
U15 AA Season Outline
U18 AA (2007-2008 born players)
The Head Coach of the U18 AA Team for the 2023-2024 Season is Larry Moberg. Moberg was an Assistant Coach on the team last year and comes with many years of competitive hockey coaching experience. Having Moberg back with LMHA is going to be a huge benefit to the U18 AA team and the AA Program. He has coached in the Alberta Junior Hockey League for many years and has been a Head Instructor wih Hockey Canada Programs.
Prep Camp
Tryouts
Estimated Financial Requirement for U18 AA
The per player fee is based on a team budget of $22,000 to $30,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.
U18 AA Season Outline
U11 HADP (2013-2014 born players)
Leduc Minor Hockey is happy announce Corey Schwab as the Head Coach of the U11 HADP for the 2023-2024 season. Schwab was the Co-Head Coach for this team last year and looks forward building on a great year of growth with the Roughnecks. He brings an array of coaching experience at all ages and levels from u7 to u18AAA as well as both playing and scouting at the Junior level. This includes 13 times being either a coach or assistant coach for an LMHA team. Schwab is passionate about kids long term athletic development and is excited for the year.
Prep Camp
Tryouts
Estimated Financial Requirement for U11 HADP
The per player fee is based on a team budget of $15,000 to $17,000
The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising.
$400 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.
U11-HADP Competitive Stream Offering and Enhancements
Player Development
Goaltender Development
Sun, Dec. 10, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jarome Iginla Arena (formerly Akinsdale Arena)
Sun, Dec. 17, 2023 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
George S. Hughes South Side Arena