New Associate Coach and GM Sean Brown

The Thunder would like to introduce you to New Associate Coach and GM Sean Brown to the organization. Sean Brown, retired NHL player has extensive hockey back ground and runs a successful Hockey School called Breakout Hockey out of Sherwood Park, AB. Please help us welcome Sean to the Thunder.

New Thunder Head Coach Jeff Shantz

The Drayton Valley Thunder are pleased to introduce you to our New Head Coach and GM Jeff Shantz. Jeff Shantz former NHL player, comes from Edge Academy where he has coached for the past 5 seasons. Chad Colbourne sat down with Jeff where they discussed what he expects for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for […]

Happy Kids Camp Day

Camp Days are BACK!! Head on down to Tim Hortons by the Ramada this afternoon to be served by Thunder players Evan Forrest and Stephen Kirkpatrick. When you buy a Tim’s coffee, 100% of proceeds are donated to Tims Camps to help empower youth.

Jackson Berry commits to Mount Royal University for the 2022/23 season

The Drayton Valley Thunder are pleased to announce that goaltender #37 Jackson Berry has committed to the Mount Royal Cougars for the 2022/23 season. The 20 year old Chestermere native played 46 games with the Thunder over the last 3 seasons. Making it this past season to the North Division Final, Jackson played a key […]

Thunder’s 2022-2023 Regular Season Scheduled released

Mark your calendars! The Thunder’s Regular Season Schedule is out. Thunder’s Home Opener weekend is scheduled for Friday September 23rd and 24th against the Lloydminster Bobcats.   You can download it to your calendars click the following link  https://www.draytonvalleythunder.ca/schedule–results/game-schedule–results.html  or download the Drayton Valley Thunder App on your phone today!

Register today for the Thunder’s annual August Hockey School

The Drayton Valley Thunder are excited to announce the annual August Hockey School running August 15th-19th at the Omniplex. This years camp will be ran by Thunders Head Coach Jeff Shantz along with our Thunder players. Kids will receive 10 hours of development over the 5 days and will take home a camp t-shirt and […]

Cindy Waronek presented Ken Bracko AJHL Executive of the year award

This past weekend at the AJHL annual meeting nominee Cindy Waronek was presented the Ken Bracko AJHL Executive of the year award. According to the league, the goal of the award is to recognize an individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment, guidance and support to their franchise. Nominees for the awards shall: Display leadership at a […]

Billet families needed for the upcoming 2022/23 season

The Drayton Valley Thunder are looking for Billet Families for the upcoming 2022/23 season. Billet families play a vital role within the Thunder organization, as players need a place to call home. Being a billet is a very unique and rewarding experience. If you think billeting sounds like a good opportunity for your family or […]

Drayton Valley Thunder appoint new Head Coach and GM

The Drayton Valley Thunder proudly announce that Sean Brown and Jeff Shantz have been hired as the Club’s new Coaches & General Managers, effective immediately. Sean and Jeff will share these roles, with Jeff serving as Head Coach.   These highly accomplished men both come to the Thunder with extensive and successful hockey backgrounds.   […]