AA U11 Airdrie
Lightning Team Page

About the AA U11 Airdrie Lightning

Welcome to the dynamic world of the AA Program within the Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, where young athletes aged 9 to 17 discover their potential on the ice while building a foundation for lifelong success. Our AA teams—compete in the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) at the AA level—offering a perfect blend of competitive edge and developmental focus. We’re not chasing glory alone; we’re nurturing well-rounded players who thrive in every arena of life.

Within the Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, the AA Program emphasizes skill mastery through progressive training. Our certified coaches, many with backgrounds in higher-level play, design sessions that sharpen fundamentals all while keeping fun at the forefront. Practices incorporate innovative drills, video analysis, and guest sessions from skills coaches ensuring players evolve to the next step in their hockey journeys. In the 2024-25 season, our AA squads notched impressive league finishes, with several players advancing to AAA and earning all-star nods.

What sets our program apart is its commitment to holistic growth. The Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee AA Program isn’t just about wins—it’s about creating hockey families and inspiring passion. Parents, players, and fans: Connect with us for tryout info, game schedules, and volunteer roles.

2025-2026 Team Photo

Back Row: Jake Forsyth, Edward Zuev, Gavyn Campbell, Soma Furue, Bentley Hope, Kane Wheeler, Hudson Macdonald, Brendan Espersen

Middle Row: Ryan Stone (AC), Alena Mcevoy, Cameron Thomson, Harrison Ringrose, Owen Foreman, Kai Brady, Markus Hancock, Mark Deyell (AC)

Front Row: Jerome Simoni, Eric Schrock (A), Kade Davidson (A), Gabe Mcleod (AC), Bobby Roy (HC), Owen Grassick (C), Jett Stone (A), Daniel Nielsen

2025-2026 Lightning Player Roster & Profiles

Manager - Matt Caron

Contact Matt - u11aamanager@airdriehockey.com

U11 AA Director - Darcy Campbell

Contact Darcy - u15aaadirector@airdriehockey.com


#3 Zennen Moore

Position: F

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2015-09-22
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#5 Mason Simpson

Position: D

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-02-05
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#6 Lars Warner

Position: D

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-05-04
Home town: Rocky View, AB, Canada

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#7 Reid Mullenix

Position: F

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2016-11-12
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#8 Logan Kremer

Position: F

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2015-10-08
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#10 Asher Mazur

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-12-18
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#12 Samuel Gross

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-02-12
Home town: Drumheller, AB, Canada

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#14 Riley Winstanley

Position: D

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2015-06-03
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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Head Coach - Derek Kremer

Assistant Coach - Tyler Gross

#9 Logan Husband

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-08-14
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#11 Easton Verhees

Position: F

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2015-06-11
Home town: Airdrie, Alberta

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#13 Ben Joly

Position: D

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2015-09-21
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#15 Ayven Khangura

Position: F

Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2016-10-03
Home town: Rocky View, AB, Canada

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Assistant Coach - Erin Odishaw

Assistant Coach - Mike Mullenix

#4 Trace Hodgson

Position: D

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-01-27
Home town: Drumheller, AB, Canada

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#2 Gunner Odishaw

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-06-10
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#16 Max Payne

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-04-04
Home town: Crossfield, AB, Canada

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#18 Jackson Visser

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2015-03-10
Home town: Drumheller, AB, Canada

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Assistant Coach - Lucas Warner

#19 Emerson Marcott

Position: F

Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2016-08-22
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#29 Jack Rowe

Position: G

Catches: L
Birthdate: 2015-10-06
Home town: Crossfield, AB, Canada

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#31 Brody Calhoun

Position: GF

Catches: L
Birthdate: 2016-10-14
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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What does it take to be on

the Airdrie Lightning?


Lacing up for the Airdrie Lightning demands a fierce passion for hockey that electrifies any arena! It takes unwavering dedication as you hit the rink for intense training sessions on the ice where you sharpen skills including skating, puck control, and strategic plays under the tutelage of seasoned coaches, while you commit to an off ice dryland program along with video sessions. Physical prowess is essential as you're enduring grueling drills that forge endurance, speed, and strength for AA-level battles in the Alberta Elite Hockey League.

Beyond the boards we nurture good human beings who understand that resilience turns setbacks into comebacks. We foster a team-oriented spirit that unites players, and community pride that fuels Airdrie's hockey heartbeat. Stock up on sticks, skates, and helmets, and begin the registration process at How to Register for an Elite Team — AEHC - Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, and strike like lightning!

Contact the team Manager - u11aamanager@airdriehockey.com for more information.