AA Roughnecks

2024-2025 Season Information

AA & HADP Roughnecks 2024-2025 Season Information

The Leduc Roughnecks have 4 AA teams including U11AA, U13AA, U15 AA and U18 AA. The program details can be found on Hockey Albertaâ€™s website - AA Hockey Model. The U18 AA, U15 AA, U13 AA and U11AA previously competed in the now dissolved Northern Alberta Hockey League (NAHL). The teams will now participate within the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) AEHL. All 4 teams will play a 32 game regular season plus a Regional Playoff Tournament.

The Leduc Roughnecks are zone-based teams and the recruitment area is comprised of 7 different Minor Hockey Associations including: Leduc, Calmar, Drayton Valley, Millet, Thorsby, Warburg and Winfield. Leduc Minor Hockey is the host and governs all teams. One practice each week is held within our draw zone.

Leduc Minor Hockey has the following volunteers tasked with overseeing the AA Roughnecks. The 5 volunteer positions make up the Leduc Roughnecks AA Committee.

Senior AA Director - Dean Charpentier
4 AA Level Directors

U18 AA Director - Kevin Konelsky
U15 AA Director - Charley Langston
U13 AA Director - Erik Nosyk
U11 AA Director - Corey Schwab

The AA Roughnecks is a program within the Leduc Minor Hockey Association and is supported by the LMHA Board of Directors, Policies & Procedures, Regulations and Bylaws. The LMHA Board is comprised of volunteers and supported by paid staff - Administrator and Financial Administrator.

AA Roughnecks Season Plans

The Roughnecks AA Program provides athletes with an opportunity to play at a level that fosters skill development and focuses on helping athletes advance to the next level, bridging the gap between grassroots programs and AAA. The teams partner with contracted resources to support the Coaching Staff in developmental areas which could include, but are not limited to:

Individual Skill Development
Power Skating
Goaltender Development
Team Tactics
Defensive Skill Development
Off Ice Hockey Skills Training
Off Ice Strength and Conditioning Training

Skill Development, Power Skating and Goalie Coach will be hired by each team. Weekly practices will be focused on individual skill development with the other regularly scheduled practice Coach led and team focused.

AA Roughneck Fees

LMHA Base Fees - These fees are set annually at the LMHA AGM and reflect the base amount to play hockey in LMHA in a specified age division. These fees reflect one hour of practice per week and the cost to participate in a recreational league.
LMHA Level Adjustment Fees - These fees are calculated in October/ November by the LMHA Finance Committee and reflect the additional costs to train for and participate in the Association's highest levels of its divisions. These costs include items such as practice ice in excess of one hour, higher league fees, higher cost of referees for elite level games, team equipment and extra socks. Once approved these fees are communicated and are typically due in December.
Team Fees - These fees are specific to the operations of the team. Team fees cover costs of the following items including additional development, team extra ice, tournament entries, buses, team clothing, off-ice training and coach honorariums if required. These fees are budgeted prior to the start of the season and an estimated amount will be communicated to families before the tryouts.

Teams and parent groups do have an opportunity to support the team and lower player fees by reducing Team Fees through fundraising and corporate sponsorship programs.

U11 AA (2014-2015 born players)

Head Coach Intro

Prep Camp

August 24-30 in Leduc - $145
Times to be determined

Tryouts

Tryouts will start as early as September 1st. .
Cost is $150 and all skaters will be guaranteed 3 skates before the first releases.
Skaters will not tryout at a designated position and will be evaluated at both.
Positional preference will be factored in during the Team Selections, but the team will not automatically select 9 Forwards, 6 Defense and 2 Goalies based on what position players registered for.

Regular Season Start Date

October 15

Estimated Financial Requirement for U11 AA

LMHA Base Registration Fee - $650
LMHA Level Up Fee $250-$350 Extra weekly practice, longer game times, additional referee costs from the regular base fee for U11.
Player Team Fee - $750 to $1,000

The per player fee is based on a team budget of $16,000 to $18,000

The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising.

$400 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.

U11-AA Competitive Stream Offering and Enhancements

24 Hockey Alberta League Games, plus playoffs.
Additional Preseason and Exhibition Games.
Minimum 3 tournaments with one being out of town overnight trip.
Participation in Edmonton Minor Hockey week.
Minimum 60 full ice practices during the year.
Over 120 hours on the ice through the season.
Dedicated season long skill development and skating coach.
Enhanced Coach Development & Training.
Team Community Service Events.
Enhanced partnership with the Leduc Junior Athletic Club for players and coaches.
Team Apparel with Names and Numbers.

U13 AA (2012-2013 born players)

Leduc Minor Hockey Association has selected Kelly Parks as the U13AA Head Coach for the 2024-25 season. Kelly is in his 11th consecutive year coaching in Leduc Minor Hockey and has coached for 16 years up to Junior B. Most recently Kelly coached 2 years of U11 AA and last season in U9. He grew up playing Competitive Hockey in Spruce Grove AB and has played for 38 years. Kelly and his wife have 3 boys in Leduc Minor Hockey. Kelly is excited to take over as Head Coach of the U13 AA Roughnecks and is looking forward to developing these athletes to the next level.

Prep Camp

August 24,26,28,29,30 & 31 in Leduc - $145
Times to be Determined

Tryouts

Tryouts will start as early as September 1st and will go over the long weekend.
Cost is $150 and all skaters will be guaranteed 3 skates before the first releases.
Pre-Season Evaluation â€œIce Breakerâ€ Tournament takes place in Strathcona September 13th-22nd.

Regular Season Start Date

Estimated Financial Requirement for U13 AA

LMHA Base Registration Fee - $715.
LMHA Level Up Fee - $600-$800
Player Team Fee - $1,000 to $1,500.

The per player fee is based on a team budget of $30,000 to $35,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance (if any) due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.

U13 AA Season Outline

26-28 Week Season
60 Practices for 70+ hours on ice, plus 2 PD Skill Development Days
20 hours with a Professional Skills/Power Skating Coach and Goalie Instructor
Weekly off ice sessions
Minimum of 50 games
5 Pre-Season, 32 League Games, 5+ playoff games.
Attended 3 Tournaments (Calgary, Camrose and Regina) Approx. 12 tournament games last season

U15 AA (2010-2011 born players)

Leduc Minor Hockey Association has selected Paul Tronchin as Head Coach of the U15AA team for the 2024-25 season. Paul has dedicated 17 years to the craft of hockey coaching, shaping young athletes into skilled competitors both on and off the ice. For the past 6 years, he has brought his expertise and passion to SSAC. His commitment to player growth on and off the ice is a priority for the development of his players.

Paul continues to encourage his players to reach their full potential while fostering a love for the game.

In addition to his role at SSAC, Paul Tronchin is the founder of a local goalie coaching school, where he imparts his expertise to goaltenders at all levels. His deep commitment to advancing the skills and mental resilience of goalies reflects his extensive experience and dedication to the sport.

Tronchin's journey includes invaluable mentorship under Mitch Korn, the goalie director of the Nashville Predators. This mentorship has not only honed his coaching philosophy but also enriched his understanding of player development and team dynamics at the highest levels of hockey.

Prep Camp

August 24-30th in Leduc - $165
Ice times to be determined

Tryouts

Tryouts will run September 2 - September 8.
Cost is $150 and all skaters will be guaranteed 3 skates before the first releases.
Pre-Season Evaluation Tournament takes place September 10-17.

Regular Season Start Date

To be determined

Estimated Financial Requirement for U15 AA

LMHA Base Registration Fee - $715.
LMHA Level Up Fee - $400-$600
Player Team Fee - $1,000 to $1,500.

The per player fee is based on a team budget of $35,000 to $40,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.

U15 AA Season Outline

26-28 Week Season
60 Practices for 70+ hours on ice
16+ hours with a Professional Skills/Power Skating Coach and Goalie Instructor
Weekly off ice sessions
Minimum of 50 games

5 Pre-Season, 32 League Games, 3+ playoff games, 8 tournament games

U18 AA (2007-2008 born players)

TBD

Prep Camp

August 24-30 in Leduc - $165
Times to be Determined

Tryouts

Tryouts will start Mid September.
Cost is $150 and all skaters will be guaranteed 3 skates before the first releases.
Pre-Season Evaluation Tournament takes place September 23-29.

Estimated Financial Requirement for U18 AA

LMHA Base Registration Fee - $840.
LMHA Level Up Fee - $400-$600
Player Team Fee - $1,000 to $1,500.

The per player fee is based on a team budget of $22,000 to $30,000. The per player fee does not factor in any other team fundraising including corporate donations, bottle drives, raffles or other fundraising initiatives. The goal would be to off-set at least half of the team fee through team fundraising. $500 will be due upon selection of the team with the balance if any due January 15th once the sponsorship projects are completed.

U18 AA Season Outline