RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is inviting Albertans to show their hockey pride by celebrating Jersey Day on Tuesday, December 1.
As excitement builds for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, Jersey Day on December 1 invites schools, businesses, minor hockey associations and communities, across Alberta to celebrate the game of hockey and show their team spirit. The initiative, which originated with the Red Deer school boards, encourages everyone to take part, whether they’re lifelong fans, players, newcomers to Canada or simply proud of their community.
Albertans are encouraged to wear their favourite jersey, representing their local minor hockey team, Team Canada, Team Alberta, a favourite NHL, WHL, PWHL team, or any other team they hold close to heart. Jersey Day will serve as the official kickoff to the World Juniors celebrations ahead of the championship coming to Alberta later that month.
“Jersey Day is a great initiative to build excitement for the World Juniors and bring communities across Alberta together to celebrate our love of hockey, one jersey at a time. It’s a great way to unite the hockey community and show our support for Team Canada as they prepare to compete right here in Alberta.” The Honourable Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of Tourism and Sport.
To encourage participation, Hockey Alberta will be giving away a signed Team Canada hockey jersey to one lucky participant who joins the Jersey Day celebrations and shares their photo or video on social media.
Hockey Alberta is encouraging participants to share their Jersey Day celebrations on social media by tagging @Hockey.Alberta and use #ABjerseyday in their photo and video. Whether it’s a team photo, a school-wide celebration, a workplace jersey day, a picture with family and friends, or individual, Hockey Alberta wants to see how many Albertans are getting ready to celebrate.
Mark December 1 as Jersey Day in your calendars.
