Press Release
The Alberta Junior Hockey League will name its Top 50 Players of
All-Time as part of the league’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Online
voting for the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Top 50 Players of All-Time
will commence today as AJHL fans will have the opportunity to help
determine the league’s greatest players.
Fans are encouraged to vote based on the individual player’s
achievements during their time in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and
their accomplishments after graduating from the league. The selection
process will feature over 250 AJHL players separated in the following
five eras:
• 2004-2013: Voting will take place October 2nd – October 18th
• 1994-2003: Voting will take place October 21st – October 31st
• 1984-1993: Voting will take place November 5th – November 15th
• 1974-1983: Voting will take place November 18th – November 28th
• 1964-1973: Voting will take place December 2nd – December 12th
The Top 10 Players from each decade will be determined through a series
of online voting stages throughout the 2013-2014 season. The results
of the online voting will help to determine the Top 50 players in
conjunction with the AJHL Selection Committee. The Top 50 Players will
be announced in January 2014.
Since 1963, the Alberta Junior Hockey League has fostered the
development of young athletes who have gone on to become Stanley Cup
Champions, Ivy League Graduates and Community Leaders. The Alberta
Junior Hockey League continues to be the premier developmental League in
Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic
and academic abilities.
Over 20 AJHL Alumni played in the National Hockey League during the
2012-2013 season, including one player in the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals.
81 players have been selected in the NHL Entry Draft directly from the
Alberta Junior Hockey League, and nineteen AJHL Alumni have won the
coveted Stanley Cup. For a third consecutive year, over 300 AJHL Alumni
competed on College and University teams across North America in
2012-2013.
The AJHL will celebrate its storied history across Alberta in the
2013-2014 season with commemorative community presentations, the
announcement of the Top 50 Players of All-Time, ‘50 Stories of 50
Seasons’, and several unique initiatives. Join the AJHL in celebrating
history, volunteerism, community spirit and great Junior A hockey!
Vote today to ensure your favourite AJHL alumnus makes history!
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Friday, October 4, 2013
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