The Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League are thrilled to announce that 2007-born defenceman Breken Northgrave has committed to Anna Maria College (Division III) for the upcoming 2026–2027 season. Northgrave from Fullerton, California, joined the Thunder this season, appearing in 52 games and recording 12 points (5 goals and 7 assists). We […]
We are proud to announce the 2025–2026 Drayton Valley Thunder Team Award Winners, recognizing the outstanding achievements of our players this season. Congratulations
Big thanks to the Swendseid Family and our Official Truck Supplier Stetson Motors for supplying Jeff Truitt’s new truck! We truly appreciate the support and partnership—Jeff is already putting it to great use. If you need a new or used vehicle….make sure you shop local!!
Taynton Lavender of the Drayton Valley Thunder is the Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week for a third time this season. The 2006-born defenceman posted four points (2G, 2A) in two games and was selected as the Bunge AJHL Player of the Game in both outings. The Thunder defence held the Calgary […]
Drayton Valley Thunder Honors Legacy: The Late Monte Waronek Named Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee DRAYTON VALLEY, AB, February 2, 2026 — The Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) are deeply honored to announce the establishment of the Drayton Valley Thunder Hall of Fame. In a historic and poignant first, the […]
The Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week is Taynton Lavender of the Drayton Valley Thunder. The 2006-born defenceman leads the Thunder with 32 points in 29 games played after adding six points (1G, 5A) in his last three games. The Thunder battled to a one-goal game in three match ups versus teams […]
The Drayton Valley Thunder have completed a trade with the Calgary Canucks, sending Assistant Captain and ’05 forward Dryden Tomkow to Calgary in exchange for ’06 forward Antonio Bevacqua. Bevacqua joins the Thunder after appearing in 9 games this season, recording 3 points (1G, 2A). We would like to welcome Antonio and his family […]
The Drayton Valley Thunder have completed a trade with the Grande Prairie Storm, acquiring ’07 forward Dane Pyatt in exchange for a player development fee. Pyatt has recorded 8 points (6G, 2A) in 25 games with the Storm this season. We would like to welcome Dane and his family to Drayton Valley and […]
Drayton Valley Thunder Acquire Lachlan Staniforth in Exchange for Captain Billy Hooson DRAYTON VALLEY, AB – The Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) are pleased to announce that they have acquired 2007 born defenseman Lachlan Staniforth from the Whitecourt Wolverines in exchange for defenseman and team captain Billy Hooson. Staniforth joins […]
The Thunder are proud to welcome ’08 goaltender Kellen Salter. Salter began the season with the Calgary Buffaloes (AEHL U18), appearing in 12 games and posting a 2.67 GAA, .921 SV%, and a 6-5-1 record. We would like to welcome Kellen and his family to Drayton Valley.
