The U13 level is a crucial stage for young hockey players, and having experienced and skilled coaches will contribute positively to the long-term development of our players and prepare them for U15 elite hockey.
U13 AA Knights
Derek MacMillan
We are excited to welcome Derek MacMillan to the St. Albert Raiders U13 AA program. Derek will join the program as the Head Coach of the Raiders U13 Knights. Derek has a tremendous passion for hockey and is enthusiastic about the future growth and development of hockey in St. Albert.
Derek started his coaching career in 2002 with the St. Albert U18 AAA Raiders and has continued to coach with the Association, accumulating 15 years of experience. Most recently, Derek was the Head Coach of the Raiders U13 AA Female team. Derek has completed Coach 1, Coach 2, Safety, and Checking Skill, and Development 1.
Welcome back Derek!
U13 AA Stars
Peter Sinclair
The St. Albert Raiders proudly announce the return of Peter Sinclair as the Head Coach for the U13 AA Stars. With a strong history of player development and team leadership, Peter has been an integral part of St. Albert Minor Hockey since 2012.
Peter's past accomplishments as a coach include guiding the Atom AA Barons to a Provincial Championship in 2019, leading the U11 AA Barons to an EFHL Championship in 2022, and securing consecutive NAHL League Championships with the U13 AA Stars in 2022 and 2023. This upcoming season marks Peter's fourth year coaching within the St. Albert Raiders program, backed by his completion of Development 1, Coach 1, Coach 2, Safety, and Checking Skills certifications.
We anticipate another successful season working alongside Peter.