The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is proud to announce the Inter Pipeline AJHL All-Academic Team for the 2025-26 season. The All-Academic Team recognizes players regarded as having commendable dedication to their studies at either the high school or post-secondary level, along with a grade score reflective of their academic success. Players selected to the […]

Who’s ready for another Thunder hockey season?! 🏒⚡️   Get your Early Bird Thunder Season Tickets while they’re on sale until May 31st, 2026! For more information, contact the Thunder Office at (780) 542-7845 or by email at Leah.emmett@draytonvalleythunder.ca

AJHL Announces Bunge Salute to Service Award Recipients The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Bunge are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Salute to Service Awards, which recognize individuals for their service and commitment to the AJHL. This year’s recipients were nominated by their respective team for long-standing volunteerism that has spanned […]

The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) today announced the 2025-26 Bunge AJHL All-League Teams as selected by the General Managers and Coaches of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The selected teams include one goalie, two defencemen and three forwards from each division. Bunge AJHL North Division All-League Team G     Brendan Gee – Fort McMurray Oil […]

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 […]