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2026 Best AAA Hockey Programs in Alberta

The best 16U and 18U AAA programs in Alberta, ranked by THR grade — verified reviews, alumni advancement, and five seasons of on-ice results. How THR calculates rankings

U18 AAA — Best Programs

16 ranked in Alberta

Calgary CBHA Buffaloes U18 AAAA-

Calgary, AB ·

THR grade A-

Calgary NWCAA Flames U18 AAAB+

Calgary, AB ·

THR grade B+

St. Albert Raiders U18 AAAB+

St. Albert, AB ·

THR grade B+

Sherwood Park Kings U18 AAAB

Sherwood Park, AB ·

THR grade B

Edmonton Jr. Oilers (Blue) U18 AAAB

Edmonton, AB ·

THR grade B

Okotoks Oilers U18 AAAB

Okotoks, AB ·

THR grade B

Calgary CNHA Northstars U18 AAAB

Calgary, AB ·

THR grade B

Calgary CRAA Royals U18 AAAB-

Calgary, AB ·

THR grade B-

Fort Saskatchewan Rangers U18 AAAB-

Fort Saskatchewan, AB ·

THR grade B-

#10

Lethbridge Hurricanes U18 AAAB-

Lethbridge, AB ·

THR grade B-

#11

Airdrie Bisons U18 AAAB-

Airdrie, AB ·

THR grade B-

#12

Edmonton Jr. Oilers (Orange) U18 AAAB-

Edmonton, AB ·

THR grade B-

#13

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAAB-

Red Deer, AB ·

THR grade B-

#14

Leduc Oil Kings U18 AAAC+

Leduc, AB ·

THR grade C+

#15

Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAAC

Lloydminster, AB ·

THR grade C

#16

Grande Peace Storm U18 AAAC-

Clairmont, AB ·

THR grade C-

Win Percentage leader

Calgary CBHA Buffaloes U18 AAA

63.5% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Calgary CBHA Buffaloes U18 AAA

Alumni grade A- · 105 active alumni tracked

Most Improved leader

Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAA

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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