Hockey Edmonton is proudly presents the 60th anniversary celebration of one of the biggest and longest-running minor hockey tournaments in the world, Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week, from January 12 to 21, 2024.
Since 1964, the tournament has been a pinnacle week in the season for minor hockey in the city, as Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week determines the top teams in every division. The legacy even includes a Guinness World Record in 2003 for the largest ice hockey tournament. This season Hockey Edmonton anticipates about 10,000 players from more than 600 teams ranging from U9 to U18, and representation from all corners of the capital region, to participate at the 2024 edition of the event
Over the past 60 years, Hockey Edmonton has gathered hundreds of thousands of people, including players, families, coaches, referees, and volunteers. With its rich history, this tradition of celebrating minor hockey and making memories in the capital city region is a legacy that is set to last for generations to come.
Get ready to lace up your skates, hit the ice, and experience the time-honored tradition that is Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. This milestone event promises an unforgettable celebration filled with thrilling games, camaraderie, and the kind of fun that only 60 years of tradition can offer.
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Click here for 2024 Schedules, Results, Rules, and more
Don't miss out on your chance to own a piece of history with our official 60th anniversary commemorative gear! Hoodies and beanies are available for purchase... and Gold Medal teams even have the opportunity to add "CHAMPION" to theirs as a special keepsake.
Orders are being accepted until Jan. 31.
Nominate a player for a $500 Serdachny Powerskating Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Scholarship!
Hockey Edmonton and all the member organizations take pride in helping to develop character both on and off the ice. Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week takes that philosophy forward by recognizing three well-rounded athletes (EFHL, Elite, and Junior) who make an impact in the community with Wayne Gretzky Awards.
Recipients are selected by a committee based on their outstanding sportsmanship, community involvement, and academic successes.
HISTORY OF HOCKEY EDMONTON’S WAYNE GRETZKY AWARD:
Widely recognized as the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky spent a decade in orange and blue, winning four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers and rewriting the NHL record book in the process. While he left an undeniable mark on the sport, his contributions off the ice have also been significant.
The trophy for the Wayne Gretzky Award is modelled after the iconic bronze statue of Wayne Gretzky, which was first unveiled in the City of Champions in August of 1989. Recipients of the Wayne Gretzky Awards are honoured with three of only five official miniature replicas in the entire world of the 950-pound, 9-foot-2-inch-tall bronze likeness of ‘the Great One’. As rare as the talent Gretzky possessed, these three trophies are no exception; upon completion of the limited-edition replica statues, the mold was destroyed and no more will ever be made.
Awarded annually during the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week to three players, the prestigious Wayne Gretzky Awards are presented to athletes who embody the qualities that mark a true rising star, both on and off the ice.
To date, over 100 players have been bestowed the honour of the Wayne Gretzky Award during Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. Developing leaders on the ice and in our community, we are proud to recognize these outstanding athletes.
Join us for the 60th Annual Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week’s FREE Opening Ceremony Wednesday, January 10 at the Meadows!
Before we drop the puck on the 10 greatest days in minor hockey, let’s celebrate this special tradition in our city — one of the largest and longest running ice hockey events in the WORLD!
Wear your association jersey or merch, and you’ll be entered to win some awesome prizes including Oilers memorabilia, a team laser tag party valued at nearly $400, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:30 pm | First game of the 2024 event
7:30 pm | Official opening ceremony, featuring a pipe band and a special performance by THE BRASSTACTICS
7:45 pm | Oilers alumni vs. media celebrity hockey game
Let’s celebrate 60 years of the greatest minor hockey moments on the ice together.
#QEMHW INQUIRIES: Please email office@hockeyedmonton.ca