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RIGGERS - Jr. B Hockey 2021-22 Season

The Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) is scheduling a full season, with the start scheduled for September 17, 2021.

The Covid 19 pandemic has sure messed up hockey operations. The Riggers had a very successful 2019-20 hockey season, advancing to the semi-finals when the season was called because of Covid. We had no idea how the 2020-21 would develop, and we were able to have our home opener against Wetaskiwin as well as defeating them in game 2 of the season. Unfortunately, that was it! Covid got us again.

With the upcoming start of a new season, the hockey club needs volunteer help to get things back on track.  Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in helping out with any of the following:

• Board of Director positions- various
• Off-ice officials
  • Announcer
  • Music
  • Scoresheet
  • Penalty Box
  • Gate and 50/50 sales

Individuals interested in any of the positions noted above should contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to the AGM Date.

As the cost of the hockey season is significant, the Riggers would appreciate any  donations towards a game sponsorship. There are various levels of sponsorship available, each having a unique characteristic related to the sponsorship. To learn more on the sponsorship needs, please contact us.

The Leduc Riggers Junior B hockey club exists to promote and maintain a quality Junior hockey program in the community of Leduc. We have created an environment that allows talented players eligible to play junior hockey the chance to compete in the highly competitive Capital Junior Hockey League. As a non profit organization that relies heavily on the generous financial support of local individuals and businesses, plus dedicated volunteers putting in countless hours of work we strive to provide a supportive and positive environment for our players. Our organization boasts qualified coaches, trainers, chiropractors and equipment managers . We have regularly scheduled practice times, game times and a junior equipped dressing room. We have gym facilities with qualified instructors available for all our players at the newly constructed Leduc Recreational Centre. We strive to represent the community of Leduc with honour and pride as start each new season.

This season marks the 42 year of Riggers Hockey in the City of Leduc. The Riggers were originated to provide a level of hockey for boys graduating from Midget Hockey. Juvenile hockey was instituted as the bridge but, Jr. B has been embraced by the area and the Riggers. Although having a subpar year they have established themselves since 1973-74 as strong member within the Capital Jr. Hockey League.

The Riggers have been League Champions 5 times and twice, in 1981 and 1992, were named provincial champions. In 1979 the Leduc Riggers were the Alberta representatives to the Canada Winter Games. They achieved this opportunity by winning an eight team tournament that featured the top two teams from each league in Alberta as of December 15th. Despite starting the tournament with two wins including a 10-4 shellacking of the host Ontario team, the Leduc squad ended up in sixth place at the end of the Games.

Six years ago the MNP Riggers were taken over by a group of Leduc businessmen hoping to revive Jr. B Hockey in the City of Leduc. Their expertise and leadership led by President Bill Masters has been instrumental in keeping Jr. B Hockey in Leduc.

Each and every one of the executive has realized that Jr. B Hockey is a quality level of hockey that helps bridge boys from the Midget ranks and allows them to keep playing competitive hockey while attending post secondary school or working in the area.

Notable members of the Leduc Riggers of years past have been:

• Ray Turchansky - Edmonton Journal
• Jason Gregor - Team 1260 Host
• Dan Marouelli - Former NHL Referee
• Ken Brown - Former Edmonton Oil King and Edmonton Oiler

In 2008, the Riggers held a 40 year reunion in conjunction with a regular season game against the Morinville Jets in the Alexandra Arena. The Alexandra arena was the original home of the Leduc Riggers and although not as fancy as the new Leduc Recreation Center or the Sobey’s (Black Gold Arena), it provided a great atmosphere for the game and the finals of the alumni game afterwards. Over 200 former players or coaches participated in some way in the games and the weekend. It was a fantastic outpouring of memories of years gone by.