ABOUT US
The Northwest Warriors was created in 2012 from the amalgamation of the Westwood Warriors and the Crowchild Blackhawks hockey programs. There were two factors that lead to the merger. First, it was recognized that having more participants in each age group would provide the best hockey experience and, second, Hockey Calgary mandated that hockey programs participating in the community leagues needed to have a minimum number of participants. Crowchild had fallen below the suggested minimum level of participants and Westwood was close to being there, if they didn’t come up with their own solution Hockey Calgary would mandate a change in boundaries.
When the two groups came together, it was determined the group needed a new name, logo and colours that would reflect both original organizations. The Westwood teams were known as the Warriors, with a logo using a caricature of a Viking and team colours of navy blue and white, with green trim. The Crowchild teams were known as the Blackhawks, with a logo using an Indigenous avatar and team colours of red and white, with black trim. The result of deliberations was that the new organization would be known as the Northwest Warriors, with a logo using the Indigenous avatar and team colours of navy blue, red, and white.
The Northwest Warriors continues to honour Chief David Crowchild and the Crowchild family by using the logo that connects it to Crowchild Hockey Association and the Crowchild Twin Arena. The Crowchild Hockey Association still exists as one of the two groups underpinning the Northwest Warriors hockey teams, and is the primary tenant of the Crowchild Twin Arena. The Northwest Warriors and the Tsuu T’ina Nation have an active, respectful working relationship.
The Northwest Warriors are proud to represent the communities served by the Westwood Hockey Association and the Crowchild Hockey Association.
For more information about Chief David Crowchild and his legacy, please visit:
http://albertachampions.org/Champion/david-crowchild/
BOUNDARIES
The Crowchild Hockey Association is comprised of 3 communities:
- Scenic Acres
- Silver Springs
- Varsity (Varsity Village & University District)
The Westwood Hockey Association is comprised of 3 umbrella communities:
- Brentwood
- Triwood
- West Hillhurst
The areas of Calgary included within the boundaries of the Northwest Warriors are broken down by the constituent communities:
Brentwood:
Brentwood and Edgemont
Triwood:
Banff Trail, Charleswood, Collingwood, Triwood and University Heights (also includes the University of Calgary Campus)
West Hillhurst:
Hillhurst/Sunnyside, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Parkdale, St. Andrews, Capital Hill and West Hillhurst
Crowchild:
Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Varsity (Varsity, Varsity Estates,Varsity Village, University District & University Residence)
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Northwest Warriors Executive Members
Position | Volunteer | |
Co-Chair | Janis Rogers | chair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Co-Chair | Bernie deGroot | chair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Mike McLeod | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Brian Sartison | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Christy Campbell | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Treasurer | Ania Karzynska | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Treasurer | Betty Bill | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Co-Treasurer | Sean McAndrew | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
NORTHWEST WARRIORS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Position | Volunteer | |
Co-Chair | Janis Rogers | chair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Co-Chair | Bernie deGroot | chair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Mike McLeod | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Brian Sartison | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Vice-Chair | Christy Campbell | vicechair@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Treasurer | Ania Karzynska | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Treasurer | Betty Bill | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Co-Treasurer | Sean McAndrew | treasurer@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Evaluations Director | Dave MacGillivray | evalsdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Evaluations Director | Kevin Free | evalsdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Evaluations Director | Stephen Hayden | evalsdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Evaluations Director | Stephen Caron | evalsdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Evaluations Director | Darren Kuprash | evalsdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Senior Program Director | Craig Clinton | srprogramdirector@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Junior Program Director | Blake Blondeel | jrprogramdirector@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Director | Colin Forbes | coachdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Director | Graham Matheos | coachdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Director | Mike Good | coachdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Director | Brian Sartison | coachdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Mentor | Colin Forbes | coachdir@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Coach Mentor | Vacant | |
Communications Director | Walker MacLeod | communications@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Game and Conduct Chair | Bob McBurnie | gameandconduct@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Development Coordinator | Amanda Thompson | development@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Administrator | Matt Hunter | admin@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Community Reps | ||
Scenic Acres Rep | Keely Willment | sacarep@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Silver Springs Rep | Darren Bourget | sscarep@nwwarriorshockey. |
Varsity Rep | Dave Smith | varsityrep@nwwarriorshockey.com |
West Hillhurst Rep | Stacey Ewing | whtreg@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Brentwood Rep | Vacant | brerep@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Triwood Rep | Vacant | trirep@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Volunteer Coordinator | Steve Neilsen | |
Equipment | ||
Equipment Manager | Barb O'Connor | equipment@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Equipment Manager | Laura Van Ham | equipment@nwwarriorshockey.com |
Equipment Manager | Calvin Mast | equipment@nwwarriorshockey.com |
MAILING ADDRESS
NORTHWEST WARRIORS FOUNDING ASSOCIATIONS
CROWCHILD & WESTWOOD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
185 SCENIC ACRES DR. NW
CALGARY, ALBERTA
CANADA
T3L 1L4
All inquiries can be directed to : admin@nwwarriorshockey.com