THE TENTH INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY CONFERENCE
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- 01 Jun 2018
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- 23 Mar 2018
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- 01 Mar 2018
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WHAT IS THE HOCKEY CONFERENCE?
As a sport, hockey has long thrilled people with its speed, skill, and beauty. Many people satisfy themselves with simply watching or playing the sport. For others, hockey is a muse, inspiring their writings – historically, critically, introspectively, analytically or simply to entertain or to describe.
In 2001, a group of passionate hockey folks developed this conference to provide a broad spectrum of like-minded individuals with an opportunity to gather and analyze the sport from many perspectives. The conference was inaugurated at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax NS with Dr. Colin Howell and has since travelled across North America to places such as London ON, Buffalo NY, and Victoria BC. It has become a biennial event that attracts scholars from all over the globe and organizers are hopeful that someday the event will travel to Europe.
Conference Schedules
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Registration | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | VVC Lounge | |
2 | Session 7 | Roger LeBlanc , Tim Skuce , Cheryl MacDonald , Elise Vist , Erin Morris , Denyse Lafrance Horning , Stacey Leavitt, Delany Duchek, and Carly Adams , Madison Danford , Dan Upham , Lee Elias (championship) , Gordon Hunter | 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | TBA |
3 | Book Series | 9:50 AM - 11:00 AM | TBA | |
4 | Closing Brunch + Karl Subban | Karl Subban | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Lister Center Maple Leaf Room |
Click here to download the 2018 conference program (PDF).
Our Event Sponsors
Check Who Makes This Event Possible!
McDavid Level Sponsors
University of Alberta Bears and Pandas Athletics
City of Edmonton
University of New Brunswick
Messier Level Sponsors
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
Gretzky Level Sponsors
United Cycle
MacEwan University Sport and Wellness
Maple Leaf Athletic Club
500 Club Sponsors
University of Alberta Campus and Community Recreation
Université de l'Alberta Campus Saint-Jean
Travel Information

Venue
Edmonton is the capital of the western Canadian province of Alberta, located a three-hour drive north of Calgary. Situated on the North Saskatchewan river, the city of just under one million residents is known as the ‘gateway to the Canadian north.’ Edmonton is characterized as a cultural, governmental, and educational centre, but also as a hockey town.
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Transport
Edmonton International Airport (YEG): Located approximately a 30-minute drive from the U of A. Flights within Canada, the US, Central America, and Europe. Major airlines include Air Canada, Westjet, Delta, and United. 1000 Airport Rd, Nisku, AB T9E 0V3
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Restaurant
The Conference will provide some snacks and meals.
North Campus offers a range of dining options in areas such as the SUB and HUB malls. For dining options on campus, click here.
Nearby off-campus dining options include a range of both chain and independent restaurants.
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Travel Information

Venue
Edmonton is the capital of the western Canadian province of Alberta, located a three-hour drive north of Calgary. Situated on the North Saskatchewan river, the city of just under one million residents is known as the ‘gateway to the Canadian north.’ Edmonton is characterized as a cultural, governmental, and educational centre, but also as a hockey town.
Click to see more.

Transport
Edmonton International Airport (YEG): Located approximately a 30-minute drive from the U of A. Flights within Canada, the US, Central America, and Europe. Major airlines include Air Canada, Westjet, Delta, and United. 1000 Airport Rd, Nisku, AB T9E 0V3
Click to see more.

Restaurant
The Conference will provide some snacks and meals.
North Campus offers a range of dining options in areas such as the SUB and HUB malls. For dining options on campus, click here.
Nearby off-campus dining options include a range of both chain and independent restaurants.
Click to see more.
- Any observer, student or otherwise, who seeks to view only the panel presentations and guest speakers. This category does not include access to the opening cocktail, shinny, and closing brunch.
- Any undergraduate or graduate student who is a presenter or observer and wishes to participate in any or all of the following: opening cocktail, panel presentations, guest speakers, shinny, and the closing brunch. (must bring skates)
- Any presenter or observer who is not an undergraduate or graduate student and wishes to participate in any or all of the following: opening cocktail, panel presentations, guest speakers, shinny, and the closing brunch. Stick and gear rental is available for shinny (must bring skates)
University of Alberta
116 St & 85 Ave,
Edmonton, AB