Jr. B Tigers with their Bronze medal win. Photo submitted The 2026 Alberta Junior B Hockey Provincials brought a full weekend of high-level competition to the Cenovus Energy Hub in Lloydminster from April 1–5, with the Lloydminster Bandits hosting six teams from across the province in a well-run and highly attended event. While the host Bandits worked hard throughout the tournament, it was the Vermilion Tigers who found their stride late, finishing the weekend strong and capt

U13 Vermilion Swift Fox Tigers. Photo submitted Excitement is building in Vermilion as the U13 Vermilion Swift Fox Tigers prepare to host the provincial championship tournament March 20 to 22. Eight teams from across Alberta will travel to Vermilion to compete in the three-day event, which will feature round-robin play in two pools on Friday and Saturday before the tournament concludes with the finals on Sunday. For the Tigers, hosting provincials on home ice makes the experi