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Edmonton Hockey

Hockey in Edmonton, Canada: RinkStop currently tracks 2 hockey teams and 5 ice rinks in the Edmonton area. Browse the directory below for leagues, teams, and rink details across Canada.

Edmonton is home to 2 hockey teams and 5 ice rinks. Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.

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Hockey in Edmonton

Edmonton is one of Canada's most passionate hockey cities. The Oilers won five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990 with Wayne Gretzky, and the city is the heart of Western Canada's junior hockey scene.

Hockey in Edmonton spans 1 team in National Hockey League, 1 team in U SPORTS.

With 5 rinks, Edmonton can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include Bill Hunter Arena, Clare Drake Arena, Downtown Community Arena. This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.

Edmonton sits within the broader Canada hockey landscape.

Edmonton has a population of 1.0 million and is part of the Edmonton Region, one of the country's major metropolitan areas.

Hockey in Edmonton at a glance
2
Teams
all levels
5
Rinks
ice venues
2
Leagues
National Hockey League
1.0 million
Population
Edmonton Region
1979
Hockey since
Modern era
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Hockey in the Canada region

Edmonton is one of 13 cities in Canada with verified hockey listings on RinkStop. Across the region, 0 cities have teams and 12 cities have ice rinks, totaling 41 listings across the region.

Toronto
7 rinks
Montreal
6 rinks
Calgary
5 rinks
Ottawa
5 rinks
Winnipeg
4 rinks
Laval
2 rinks
London
2 rinks
North Bay
2 rinks
Moncton
2 rinks
Fredericton
2 rinks
Trois-Rivières
2 rinks
Saskatoon
2 rinks

🏆 Hockey Leagues in Edmonton

2 leagues are represented by teams in Edmonton. Click through for full rosters, schedules, and standings.

National Hockey League1 teamU SPORTS1 team

🏒 Hockey Teams in Edmonton

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Alberta Golden Bears
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Edmonton Oilers
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⛸️ Ice Rinks in Edmonton

Bill Hunter Arena
League/Tenant: Community | Built: 1963 | Cap 1,800.
Clare Drake Arena
League/Tenant: University of Alberta Golden Bears | Built: 1959 | Cap 2,700. Named after legendary UA coach Clare Drake.
Downtown Community Arena
League/Tenant: MacEwan University Griffins | Built: 2016 | Cap 1,000.
Rogers Place
📍 11211 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H9
League/Tenant: NHL / WHL – Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings | Built: 2016 | Cap 20,734 max. Edmonton Oilers home. Most modern NHL arena in Canada.
Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome)
League/Tenant: University of Alberta Golden Bears | Built: 1983 | Cap 5,500. 1983 World University Games venue.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Edmonton

What hockey scene is in Edmonton?

Edmonton is a Canada hockey market tracked by RinkStop. Edmonton is one of Canada's most passionate hockey cities. The Oilers won five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990 with Wayne Gretzky, and the city is the heart of Western Canada's junior hockey scene. Our directory currently lists 2 teams, 5 ice rinks, and 0 youth programs here.

How many ice rinks are there in Edmonton?

RinkStop currently tracks 5 indoor ice rinks in Edmonton, including Bill Hunter Arena, Clare Drake Arena, Downtown Community Arena. The full list is below; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.

How many hockey teams play in Edmonton?

We currently track 2 hockey teams in Edmonton. These teams are spread across 2 leagues, including National Hockey League (1 team), U SPORTS (1 team). Browse the team list below to see logos, league affiliations, and links to each team's full profile.

Does Edmonton have a professional hockey team?

RinkStop does not currently list a professional hockey team based in Edmonton. Amateur, junior, college, and youth programs may still be active — see the team list below for what we have on file.

Can my kid play youth hockey in Edmonton?

RinkStop does not currently list youth hockey programs in Edmonton. For nearby options, browse the parent Canada directory or search the full hockey directory.

How is hockey organized in Canada?

Ice hockey in Canada is organized by Hockey Canada and thirteen regional Member Branches. Canada fields the national men's and women's teams and is a founding member of the IIHF. The NHL — founded in Montreal in 1917 — operates seven Canadian franchises across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) — formed from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL — drafts players… Browse the full Canada directory →

How big is Edmonton and how long has hockey been played there?

Edmonton has a population of 1.0 million and is part of Edmonton Region; organized hockey has been played here since 1979. These figures come from public census and federation records — RinkStop does not estimate them ourselves.

How current is the data on this page?

RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.

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Hockey data for Edmonton sourced from RinkStop's verified directory. Counts: 2 teams, 5 rinks, 2 leagues active in Edmonton.
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