Alberta Native Hockey Championships 2025: Kapawe’no Muskwak Represent Well in Edmonton

Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory – Greetings, and hope this finds you well. The excitement still lingers as Kapawe’no Muskwak’s U11, U13 Female, U15 Elite, U18 B, and U18 Elite teams return home after a thrilling weekend at the Alberta Native Hockey Championships.

Thank you to Hereditary Chief Sydney L. Halcrow, Lifetime Councillor Deb Chalifoux, Lifetime Councillor Pam Halcrow, and the Nation’s staff for their great leadership and support during another successful trip to the Championships.

While it’s an achievement that 3 out of the 5 teams brought home medals, the true essence of the tournament was found in the friendships made, family moments, and the passion for hockey that brought everyone together. For 35 years, this event has been a cornerstone for First Nation sports, celebrating unity and excellence in Native hockey across Alberta.

U11 Team: Foundation of Fun and Growth – The U11 squad embraced the balance of life long learning and fun. Facing well established teams, they experienced losses against Paddle Prairie (10-0) and Alexandra Braves (9-1) but celebrated a thrilling win with a score of 4-3. They wrapped up their journey against Siksika Braves with spirit, despite the 11-1 outcome. The growth was incredible, especially for players who started the season using chairs for support.

U13 Female: Determination to grow – Displaying resilience, the U13 Girls battled through initial setbacks against Saddle Lake (8-1), Siksika (10-0), and Edmonton Hurricanes (10-0). They bounced back with a 6-3 victory against a team from Edmonton but concluded with a challenging game against Swan River Selects (10-0). Their determination and team spirit were front and center throughout the weekend.

U15 Elite: Bronze Medal Triumph – In a dramatic showdown for the Bronze match up, having a solid 5-1 record, the U15 Elite faced Sunchild. After a nail-biting game, extended into a shootout, Matthias Willier stepped up to secure a decisive 5-4 victory and help to bring home a Bronze medal.

U18 B Team: Silver Medal Journey – After an impressive 5-0 run before the final game, the U18 B team encountered a closely fought match against Alexander Braves. The match ended in a 3-2 loss, earning them the Silver in the Eagle Bracket of the top U18 B Division.

U18 Elite: Bronze Battle – The U18 Elite’s weekend culminated in a 7-2 record and finished in a hard fought battle in the Bronze Medal game. Their performance underscored the tenacity and teamwork synonymous with Kapawe’no Muskwak with a solid 7-3 win over neighbouring Métis community of Peavine.

The Alberta Native Hockey Championships were a very impressive showing of skill, culture, and nation pride. It goes beyond medals, creating lifelong memories and strengthening the bonds within the nations and communities.

Great work to all our players, parents, kokoms, moosoms and dedicated staff along with the staff/leaders at NAHC – Clyde Goodswimmer, Joseph Busch, Doug Chalifoux, Crystal Chalifoux and all the volunteers!