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.
The Thunder are proud to announce that goaltender Archer Cooke has signed with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL). While in Drayton Valley, Archer had a .921 SV% with a 2.95 GAA to go along with a 6-4-1 record before getting his opportunity. We thank Archer for his dedication […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drayton Valley to Honor Local Icons: Brian Winder, Alex Blais, and Garry Nelson Named Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees DRAYTON VALLEY, AB — The Drayton Valley Thunder Hockey Club and the Drayton Valley Community Hockey Association (DVCHA), in partnership with the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, are proud to announce the first-ever […]
Drayton Valley Thunder goaltender Archer Cooke is the Inter Pipeline AJHL Rookie of the Week. The first-year goaltender posted a 2-0 record from December 1st -7th and currently leads the AJHL with a .928 save percentage. On December 5th, Cooke (2007) earned the Bunge AJHL Player of the Game award with 31 saves in […]
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB – November 30, 2025 – The Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) are proud to announce that the organization has agreed to contract extensions with Head Coach & General Manager Jeff Truitt, and Assistant Coach and General Manager Josh Pufahl. The extensions solidify both coaches’ commitment to […]
