Thunder add NCAA Yale Commit ’04 forward Kurt Gurkan

The Drayton Valley Thunder have acquired 2004-born forward and NCAA Yale commit, Kurt Gurkan, from the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for Futures considerations. Gurkan, last season playing 32 regular season games for the Blackfalds Bulldogs registering 17 points with 9G and 8A, while recording 7 points (4G,3A) in […]

Thunder add ’05 forward Jack Plandowski to the lineup

The Drayton Valley Thunder have acquired 2005-born forward, Jack Plandowski, from the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for a Players Development Fee. Plandowski joins the Thunder after playing a total of 49 regular season games with the Blackfalds Bulldogs tallying 18 points with 9G and 9A. In the 2022/23 […]

Sammy May returns to the Thunder lineup for the 2023/24 season.

The Drayton Valley Thunder are pleased to announce that ’03 forward Sammy May will be returning to the Thunder’s lineup for this season.   Sammy first played for the Thunder back in 2021/22 season where he played 22 games before leaving for the Langley Riverman of the BCHL and shortly after the Vancouver Giants of […]

Now Hiring: Motor Coach Operartor

Motor Coach Operator The Drayton Valley Thunder Junior A Hockey Club is a privately owned not for profit organization that is proud to represent Drayton Valley. We are currently accepting applications for a motor coach operator to transport our team to and from games and represent the company in a professional manner. Requirements: • License […]

Thunder pick up ’03 defenceman Grant Fuchsen in trade with the Saints

The Drayton Valley Thunder are pleased to announce the acquisition of ‘03 Defenceman, Grant Fuchsen from the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The Thunder send the CJHL playing rights of Stephen Kirkpatrick and a PDF to the Saints in the deal. The Elmhurst, Illinois native suited up in 41 games last […]

Thunder sign ’03 defenceman Luke Roberts

The Drayton Valley Thunder are proud to announce the Signing of ’03 Defenceman Luke Roberts. Roberts, has spent the last 3 years in the BCHL split between the Surrey Eagles and Coquitlam Express. In 110 total games in BC the West Vancouver native scored 4 goals and 18 assists for 22 points. Head Coach and […]

Get your game day tickets online now with Showpass.

The Thunder have partnered up with Showpass for the 2023/24 season. All game day and season tickets are available for purchase online. You can visit our website under “Tickets” or download the Showpass app on your phone. You can purchase tickets for any or all games in the 2023/24 season. Our Thunder Home Opener is […]

Thunder acquire ’04 goaltender Chazz Nixon

TRADE The Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League are proud to announce the acquisition of ’04 Goaltender, Chazz Nixon. Nixon split time last year with the Mississauga Steelheads, OHL and the Toronto Junior Canadians of the OJHL. Chazz capped off a memorable year in each spot by taking home a gold medal […]