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.

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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