The 2019 Alberta Senior AA playoffs was a hockey tournament to determine the Alberta provincial champion at the Senior AA level. The event was held March 28-31 at the Peace Memorial Multiplex in Wainwright, Alberta hosted by the Wainwright Rustlers of the Sask/Alta Senior Hockey League.
Format[]
Six teams qualify. The six teams participate in a two pool of three team pool modified round robin with the teams playing the teams in the other pool. The round robin games are held March 28-30 and a medal round on March 31.
Qualifying Teams[]
- Host: Wainwright Rustlers
- 2018-19 Ranchland Hockey League Season playoff champions: Nanton Palominos
- 2018-19 Ranchland Hockey League Season playoff runner-up: Lethbridge Lightning
- 2018-19 Sask/Alta Senior Hockey League Season representative: Hillmond Hitmen
- 2018-19 North Central Hockey League (Alberta) Season playoff champions: Morinville Kings
- 2018-19 North Central Hockey League (Alberta) Season playoff runner-up: Daysland Northstars
Notes[]
- The North Peace Hockey League champion or the furthest advancing Alberta-based team is eligible to advance to the tournament. The eligible team has declined to participate in the event each year over the past six years.
- For 2018 the Ranchland Senior Hockey League and Sask/Alta Senior Hockey League each had two representatives in lieu of a North Peace Hockey League representative. The RSHL will have two entries for the tournament. The SAHL was cut to one qualifier as a member is hosting the tournament.
- The St. Walburg Eagles won the SAHL championship; but the Hillmond Hitmen participated in the tournament.
- The East Central Senior Hockey League champion has not participated in the event over the past several years.
- The North Central Hockey League (Alberta) was announced as having the extra spot as a wildcard berth. Both of the league playoff finalists will qualify for the tournament.
Schedule/Results[]
March 28[]
- Daysland Northstars defeated Hillmond Hitmen 7-0
- Morinville Kings defeated Nanton Palominos 3-2
- Lethbridge Lightning defeated Wainwright Rustlers 5-2
March 29[]
- Nanton Palominos defeated Lethbridge Lightning 5-2
- Morinville Kings defeated Hillmond Hitmen 4-1
- Daysland Northstars defeated Wainwright Rustlers 7-3
March 30[]
- Lethbridge Lightning defeated Hillmond Hitmen 7-4
- Daysland Northstars defeated Nanton Palominos 3-2
- Morinville Kings defeated Wainwright Rustlers 6-1
Standings[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morinville Kings | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| Daysland Northstars | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Lethbridge Lightning | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| Nanton Palominos | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Hillmond Hitmen | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Wainwright Rustlers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
Medal Round[]
March 31
Bronze Medal Game[]
- Lethbridge Lightning defeated Nanton Palominos 3-2
Championship Game[]
- Morinville Kings defeated Daysland Northstars 7-0
2019 Alberta Senior AA champions Morinville Kings