Hockey Alberta
Josh Smith has a diverse background with experience in law enforcement, being a police officer at Lacombe. Josh is also involved in officiating hockey games for Hockey Alberta. Additionally, Josh served as the President of the Lacombe Police Association for a term. Prior to their law enforcement career, Josh worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker at G&G plumbing and heating. Josh holds a Journeyman certificate and Canada Red Seal in Sheet Metal Technology and has received additional training from Force Science, Calgary Police Service, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Hockey Alberta
Our Vision: Hockey for life. Our Mission: To create positive opportunities and experiences FOR ALL PLAYERS through innovative leadership and exceptional service. Our Stakeholders: Administrators, Alberta Sport Connection, Club Teams, Coaches, Corporate Partners, Hockey Canada, Leagues, Local Minor Hockey Associations, Managers, Parents, Referees, Trainers. Hockey Alberta is the third largest provincial branch of Hockey Canada, and is the acting governing body for amateur hockey in the province of Alberta ranging from the levels of minor hockey to senior hockey including the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Hockey Alberta has approximately 450 member organizations representing more than 90,000 participants. All players are coached, officiated and developed through certification courses, programs, education and training provided through Hockey Alberta.. Hockey Alberta is a volunteer driven organization with more than 500 volunteers involved in different roles from the Board of Directors to committees, councils and program areas. Hockey Alberta's main office is located in Red Deer, at Red Deer College. In addition, Hockey Alberta operates five Regional Centre offices, with locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Lloydminster.