Hockey Alberta proposing to eliminate association boundaries [Video]

Hockey Alberta is trying to keep more youth players in Hockey Canada-sanctioned leagues by getting rid of association boundaries..

In a memo shared Monday, the provincial body that governs the sport is proposing removing residency-based registration – meaning a new player can register for any association of their choosing regardless of where they live.

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In part, the memo says Hockey Alberta regulations “need to provide more choice and flexibility to the customer and enable the mha’s to provide positive opportunities and experiences for players.”

At least one Edmonton-area minor hockey association (MHA) wants to know what the provincial authority’s end goal is in proposing the changes.

“I want to reserve judgment and hear the rationale for the decision, but I think it’s going to add a level of complexity for first-time players,” Natalie Williams, the …