AA U13 Female Airdrie Lightning Team Page
About the AA U13 Female Airdrie Lightning
Welcome to the Airdrie Lightning Female U13AA Program!
Empowerment meets excellence in the AA Female Program of the Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, a trailblazing initiative dedicated to girls aged 12 and 13 who dream big on the ice. Our program competes fiercely in the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) at the AA level, providing a platform where female athletes can unleash their skills, build unbreakable bonds, and shatter barriers. Here, every girl isn’t just a player—she’s a pioneer, a leader, and a force of nature.
Established to address the growing demand for elite female hockey opportunities, the AA Female Program thrives on a philosophy of growth through challenge. Our passionate coaching staff delivers tailored training that hones everything from explosive skating and precise shooting to strategic playmaking and goalie prowess. Practice sessions blend high-energy drills with fun, inclusive games, plus special clinics featuring female role models.
Beyond the rink, we champion the whole athlete. Our holistic approach balances school and sport, confidence-building workshops on leadership and body positivity, and community outreach. Safety and respect are non-negotiable, with trained staff ensuring a supportive, zero-tolerance environment for harassment or inequity.
The Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee AA Female Program is more than a team—it’s a sisterhood that inspires resilience and joy. From tentative first shifts to triumphant goals, we’re fueling the next wave of female hockey heroes. Parents, guardians, and aspiring players please dive in with us for tryout details, game updates, and mentorship opportunities. In Airdrie, girls’ hockey isn’t just rising—it’s unstoppable. Join the revolution and lace up for legacy.
2025-2026 Team Photo
Back Row: Ava McKnight, Charley Cameron, Emmy Sopkow, Grace Young, Kaydence Johns, Layla Thompson, Viola Smith
Middle Row: Matt Carter (AC), Stephanie MacDermid (Mgr), Isabelle Gross, Stella Carter, Rory Wagstaff, Damara Allen (AC), Chelsea Coates (AC)
Front Row: Elinor Lutz, Aubree Condie, Bailey Rosehill, Claire MacDermid, Tyler Gross (HC), Kadence Allen, Harlow Eshpeter, Isabelle Robson, Brynleigh Maetche
2025-2026 U13 AA Female Lightning Player Roster & Profiles
Manager - Stephanie MacDermid
U13 AA Female Director - Eric Campbell
Contact - femaleaadirector@airdriehockey.com
#3 Harlow Eshpeter
#12 Viola Smith
#2 Kadence Allen
#8 Emmy Sopkow
#9 Ava McKnight
#18 Stella Carter
#31 Elinor Lutz
#19 Rory Wagstaff
#6 Isabelle Robson
#7 Kaydence Johns
#13 Grace Young
#14 Bailey Rosehill
#17 Lyla Thompson
#10 Aubree Condie
#11 Claire MacDermid
#5 Charley Cameron
#20 Isabelle Gross
Assistant Coach -
Matt McKnight
#29 Brynleigh Maetche
Head Coach -
Tyler Gross
Assistant Coach - Damara Allen
Assistant Coach - Matt Carter
Assistant Coach - Sam Lutz
Assistant Coach - Chelsea Coates
What does it take to
be a member of the
Female Airdrie Lightning?
Lacing up for the Airdrie Lightning Female AA program 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 Female 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 - u13aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com for more information.