U18 AAA CFR Bisons Team Page

Our U18 AAA Bison team is so thankful for our major team sponsor - CFR Chemicals.

About the U18 AAA CFR Chemicals Bisons

In 1992, the Bisons left Airdrie and played out of the town of Strathmore. In the Spring of 2017, it was decided that the team would relocate back to Airdrie and play out of the Ron Ebbesen Arena.

The Bisons have a deep rooted history of tradition and alumni. We aim to respect that history and those memories as we begin down the path of creating a ground breaking program and developing a legacy which our players, parents and stakeholders can be proud of.

The U18AAA Bisons along with the U17AAA Avalanche, U15AAA Airdrie Xtreme (2023 Provincial Champions) are all part of the AEHC Family! We all work together towards a common vision rooted in in our values of: Coaching excellence, leadership, opportunity, optimal development and citizenship.

Our organizational vision is to deliver an elite hockey experience within an innovative and cost effective model which enables us to manage the challenges within our draw zone.

All Bisons Players can....

Attend high school in Airdrie, online or at their hometown high school.
Be a part of the Global Sport Academy if they choose.
Practice Tuesday through Friday in the mornings and earn credits towards their high school transcripts.
Have professional Coaches, Associate Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Goaltender Coaches and Trainers.
Gain exposure through our specialized programs and through our unprecedented commitment to our players and their future goals.

The Program at a Glance

The Bisons have partnered with Global Sport Academy and Rocky View Schools to bring a new level of development, commitment and exposure to the Alberta Elite Hockey League.

All Bisons have the option of choosing one of three options below. The model is Hockey Alberta compliant and provides families with individual choice:

Fully Integrated Option (Full school year; September-June)
- Earn up to 20 high school credits.
- Additional multi-sport/training opportunities during the school day.
- Additional junior camp prep ice from the end of the season until the end of May.
- Additional off-season training and workouts from April through June.
(Additional fees apply.)
Partially Integrated Option (Partial school year; September-end of season)
- Earn up to 10 high school credits.
- Additional multi-sport/training opportunities during the school day.
(Additional fees apply. * Number of credits earned is dependent on previous courses completed, timing of season and personal scheduling adjustments.)
Team-Only Option (no integration with Global Sport Academy)
- Must be able to make arrangements to attend all practices and team scheduled events.

2024-25 Weekly Schedule (Fully & Partially Integrated)

The program provides an integrated staff with Global Sport Academy and thought leaders whom all support the Bisons Vision of Excellence on and off the ice.

2024-2025 Team Photo

Back row: Ryan Schrock, Berkley Kufflick, Kingston Sauter, Easton Milne, Issac Riep, Nate Turton, Jensen Marsh, Matthew Hilderman
Middle row: Jaxon Nicol, Kaden Skrenek, Isaac Davies, Ty Janz, Grady Carmichael, Danial Vaillant, Morgan Page, Tyler Deakos
Front row: Wyatt Bouvier, Jordin St. Louis, Taffin Evans (Athletic Therapist), Joel Shoemaker (Asst Coach), DustinTaylor (Head Coach), Derek Kremer (Asst Coach), Charlie Skelly (Equipment Manager), Blake Rose, Brandon Williams