MLAC Programs

Maple Leaf Athletic Club Programs

The Maple Leaf Athetlic Club operates nine distinct and competitive teams that participate in the province-wide AAA and regionally-based AA leagues. 

Program overview

U17AAA

The MLAC U17AAA team is a key component of the club’s elite male stream, competing
in the AEHL U17AAA Division. This team features top 15-16-year-old players from the Edmonton area, offering a highly competitive environment for athletes preparing to advance to U18AAA or Junior hockey.

The program includes:

  • 34-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ dryland training sessions
  • Team building
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package

U15AAA

The MLAC U15AAA program competes in the AEHL U15AAA Division, representing the top 13-14-year-old players in Edmonton. The program emphasizes a high-performance
culture, strong team values and long-term athlete development within Alberta’s elite
pathway.

The program includes:

  • 34-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ Dryland Training Sessions
  • Team building
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package

U13AAA

The MLAC U13AAA team competes in the AEHL U13AAA Division and serves as the entry point into the AAA pathway. The program focuses on building foundational elite habits, skill development, and preparing athletes for higher levels of competition.

The program includes:

  • 32-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ Dryland Training Sessions
  • Team building
  • Video Review
  • Premium apparel package

 U18AA

The MLAC U18AA team competes in the AEHL U18AA Division, featuring 15-17-year-old athletes in a competitive provincial environment. The program focuses on player
development, team success, and preparing athletes for junior hockey and post-secondary opportunities.

The program includes:

  • 32-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ dryland training sessions
  • Team building 
  • Video Review
  • Premium apparel package

 U16AA

The MLAC U16AA program provides a critical step between U15 and U18 levels.
Competing in the AEHL U16AA Division, the team focuses on advancing individual
skills, structured systems play, and overall hockey IQ.

The program includes:

  • 32-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider sessions
  • 15+ Dryland Training Sessions
  • Team building
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package

U15AA

MLAC ices two U15AA teams competing in the AEHL U15AA Division. These teams
provide a competitive development environment for players progressing through the
elite pathway while reinforcing core skills and team play.

The program includes:

  • 32-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ dryland training sessions
  • Team building
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package

 U13AA

The MLAC U13AA program competes in the AEHL U13AA Division and focuses on foundational development, skill progression, and preparing players for advancement
within the elite stream.

The program includes:

  • 32-game regular season
  • 70+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 15+ dryland training sessions
  • Team building
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package

 U11AA

The MLAC U11AA program is our newest team to the MLAC family. It competes in the Alberta Hockey U11AA League and focuses on building strong foundational skills, instilling high-performance habits, and introducing players to a structured, competitive training environment.

It marks the first step in preparing athletes for long-term success within the MLAC system.

The program includes:

  • 25-game regular season
  • 60+ practices per season
  • Skill provider development sessions
  • 10+ dryland training sessions
  • Team building 
  • Video review
  • Premium apparel package