WHL Extends Partnership Agreement with Hockey Alberta
Published on October 30, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today the WHL and Hockey Alberta have extended their current partnership agreement through the 2020-21 season. The new three-year partnership agreement will encompass the current 2018-19 season along with the upcoming 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.
The agreement includes the WHL continuing to be a major sponsor of Hockey Alberta's High Performance Programs and the Alberta Cup. Within the partnership, Hockey Alberta will continue to recognize the WHL as an official partner in Hockey Alberta's Male Alberta Development Model, which includes the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League and the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League. The WHL will also continue as an official sponsor of other grassroots development programs.
"The WHL is very proud to continue serving as a major supporter of Hockey Alberta's high performance and minor hockey system," commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. "We are committed to assisting Hockey Alberta with the growth and development of the game throughout the province."
"We have worked collaboratively with the Western Hockey League for several years to provide many positive development opportunities for players throughout the minor hockey system," said Rob Litwinski, Hockey Alberta's CEO. "We look forward to continuing this work for the benefit of players throughout the minor hockey system."
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