AA U15 Airdrie
Lightning Team Page
About the AA U15 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 - Tracy Ferguson
U15 AAA Director - Darcy Campbell
Contact Darcy - u15aaadirector@airdriehockey.com
#2 Riggins Ruby
Position: F
5'3 / 82lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2012-04-07
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#4 Sean McCallum
Position: D
4'11 / 92lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-08-28
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#5 Grayson Weum
Position: F
4'8 / 82lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2014-05-29
Home town: Carstairs, AB, Canada
#6 Nolen Rudyk
Position: F
4’9 / 85lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-02-22
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#7 Gibson Odishaw
Position: F
4’9 / 73lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-03-26
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#8 Michael Calhoun
Position: F
5'4 / 135lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2012-10-05
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#10 Jake Corcoran
Position: F
5'0 / 94lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2014-06-26
Home town: Airdrie, Alberta
#12 Gabriel Gould
Position: F
5'0 / 82lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-02-06
Home town: Beiseker, AB, Canada
#14 Bauer Barley
Position: D
5’0 / 94lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2014-06-13
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
Head Coach - Chad Barton
Assistant Coach - Caleb Ferguson
#9 Vincent Manning
Position: F
5'2 / 112lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-03-25
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#11 Dash Kelly
Position: F
4'10 / 100lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2014-07-24
Home town: Beiseker, AB, Canada
#16 George McNevitts
Position: F
4'11 / 91lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-03-11
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
Assistant Coach - Owen Stevenson
#3 Henry Tyler
Position: F
4'11 / 68lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2012-02-22
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#1 Damon Saum
Position: G
5'1 / 130lbs
Catches: R
Birthdate: 2013-09-05
Home town: Balzac, AB, Canada
#13 Connor Straschnitzki
Position: D
4'11 / 92lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2012-04-02
Home town: Airdrie, Alberta
#17 Lucas Woodall
Position: D
5'2 / 118lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-09-05
Home town: Balzac, AB, Canada
#18 Zane Simpson
Position: D
5'2 / 104lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2014-01-13
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#19 Dax Britton
Position: F
5'4 / 105lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2013-06-23
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#20 Zack Zavoda
Position: F
5'6 / 120lbs
Catches: L
Birthdate: 2013-05-27
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
#29 Ethan Unrau
Position: G
5'0 / 90lbs
Catches: L
Birthdate: 2014-09-05
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada
What does it take
to be on the Lightning?
Clear communication and expectations are highly valued by the Xtreme organization, and we want to ensure all athletes are made aware of the expectations coming into Training Camp.
The AAA Xtreme roster will be selected based on the following criteria:
Ultra-Competitive: Physical and mental effort with a relentless obsession to be successful and disciplined.
IQ & Hockey Sense: High level decision-making and execution under adverse conditions through developed habits.
Puck Management & Puck Patience: Possess an outstanding panic scale and consistently keep pucks alive through puck distribution or puck ownership.
SAQ & Escapability: Ability to move at a high pace with body control, dynamic mobility and conceptual awareness.
Innovation & Deception: Courage to try and execute creative tactics and skills with unpredictability.
Stick Skills: Offensive and defensive proficiency to move, tip, handle, shoot, elevate and check pucks.
Strength & Power: Size is not a factor and players are able to exert their power on opponents and do so consistently shift after shift and game after game.
The Xtreme Head Coach:
Bobby Roy - u15aaacoach@airdriehockey.com