RED DEER – Eighteen U18 AAA players have been selected as scholarship recipients for the 2021-22 season by the Alberta Elite Hockey League Scholarship Committee.
Chosen based on good character, hockey ability, and academic standing, each recipient is eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.
Recipients for 2021-22 are:
| TEAM | PLAYER |
| Airdrie CFR Bisons | Matthias Bessey |
| Calgary Buffaloes | Connor Symanczyk |
| Calgary Flames | Andrew Masse |
| Calgary Northstars | Cameron Struthers |
| Calgary Royals | Taylor Charlesworth |
| Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) | Lucas de la Salle |
| Fort Saskatchewan Rangers | Cade Van Brabant |
| Grande Peace Storm | Tyson Buchan |
| Knights of Columbus (KC) | Eli Neilsen |
| Leduc Oil Kings | Jack Moore |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes | Erik Roest |
| Lloydminster Bobcats | Kade Fendelet |
| Maple Leaf Athletic Club (MLAC) | Aidan Herring |
| Okotoks Oilers | Cade Moxham |
| Red Deer Optimist Chiefs | Riley Teulon |
| Sherwood Park Kings | Kaelen Veldman |
| South Side Athletic Club (SSAC) | David Chorney |
| St. Albert Raiders | Elijah Pool |
Established in 2006, through team fundraising and community support, the AEHL Scholarship Program provides eligible U18 AAA players with financial assistance to further their education at a recognized post-secondary institution of their choice.
Online applications are accepted annually beginning in January. Applications are evaluated and recipients selected by the Scholarship Fund Committee.
To date the scholarship program has awarded over $400,000 to U18 AAA athletes.