What league does Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA play in?

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA play in the AEHL U18.

Where is Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA based?

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA is based in Red Deer, AB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA?

The head coach of Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA is Tyler Lightbown.

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA

2023-2024

2023-2024 Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA were 20-14-1 in the 2023-24 AEHL U18 season with 44 points, 5th in the South and 9th overall.

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2023-2024 Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Player Stats

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Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — 2023-2024 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
AEHL U18
1.		Cooper Moore (F)	38	26	30	56	22	-	5	2	3	5	4
2.		Tucker Tullikopf (F)	38	13	30	43	8	-	5	1	4	5	2
3.		Jaxen Smyth (F)	38	14	22	36	30	-	5	1	3	4	2
4.		Tavish Beagle (F)	38	16	19	35	14	-	5	0	1	1	0
5.		Treysen Miller (F)	32	14	20	34	8	-	5	1	0	1	0
6.		Kohen Lodge (F)	38	13	16	29	32	-	5	2	2	4	6
7.		Tristen Buckley (F)	37	10	18	28	16	-	5	1	2	3	2
8.		Easton Daneault (F)	32	7	20	27	16	-	5	2	0	2	6
9.		Walker Overwater (F)	38	7	20	27	38	-	5	2	1	3	4
10.		Kaiden Sydenham (F)	38	10	13	23	4	-	5	0	3	3	2
11.		Maddox Mason (D)	38	5	14	19	32	-	5	1	0	1	2
12.		Brody Sharpe (D)	38	4	15	19	42	-	5	0	2	2	4
13.		Dominic Grieco (F)	33	6	12	18	24	-	5	1	3	4	8
14.		Ryan Seeley (D)	36	4	10	14	56	-	5	1	0	1	2
15.		Dermot Johnston (D)	36	4	9	13	12	-	5	0	1	1	2
16.		Nash Nicolay (F)	38	4	9	13	38	-	5	1	1	2	8
17.		Carver Shingoose (D)	38	1	10	11	28	-	5	0	0	0	0
18.		Riley Yzerman (D)	38	2	4	6	8	-	5	0	1	1	0
19.		Kaiden Grezch (F)	9	4	0	4	4	-
20.		Cooper Hartsook (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
21.		Sullivan Hookey (F)	3	0	0	0	2	-

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — 2023-2024 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
AEHL U18
1.		Connor Baumbach (G)	24	3.48	.911	11	8	1	1	1243:00	736	5	3.71	.917
2.		Dylan Spackman (G)	20	3.37	.909	9	7	2	0	1050:00	590	0

2023-2024 Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Staff

Head CoachTyler Lightbown
Asst. CoachBlake Cosgrove
Asst. CoachErik Lodge
Asst. CoachSteve Pattison
Goaltending CoachTanner Jaillet

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2023-2024 Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Demographics

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Facts

Plays in: Alberta Elite Hockey League U18 AAA
Team Colors: -
Town: Red Deer, AB, CAN Map
Founded: -

2023-2024 Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players

Experience

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA: 931 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Games

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/17/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA	Calgary Royals U18 AAA	-	AEHL U18
10/12/2026 12:15 AM UTC	St. Albert Raiders U18 AAA	Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA	-	AEHL U18
10/11/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Grande Peace Storm U18 AAA	Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA	-	AEHL U18
10/03/2026 10:45 PM UTC	Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA	Okotoks Oilers U18 AAA	4 - 6	AEHL U18
10/03/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA	Calgary Northstars U18 AAA	5 - 2	AEHL U18

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Latest Transactions

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Austin Mori-Goodman (F)	Nipawin Hawks	Details
06/22/2025	Confirmed	leaving	William Steingart (G)	Creston Valley Thunder Cats	Details
03/22/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Brody Sharpe (D)	Kindersley Klippers	Details
07/11/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Dylan Spackman (G)	Merritt Centennials	Details
06/23/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Tristen Buckley (F)	Sherwood Park Crusaders	Details
05/29/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Ryan Seeley (D)	Drumheller Dragons	Details
02/19/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Cooper Moore (F)	Trail Smoke Eaters	Details
02/13/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Kohen Lodge (F)	Saskatoon Blades	Details

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Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA History and Standings

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA
2026-2027	AEHL U18	2	1	1	-	-	0	9	8	2	1	6	-
2025-2026	AEHL U18	38	16	20	-	-	2	153	179	34	0.89	6	Division QF loss
2024-2025	AEHL U18	38	15	19	-	-	2	136	169	34	0.89	7	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	AEHL U18	38	20	14	-	-	1	164	135	44	1.16	5	Division Semifinal loss
2022-2023	AEHL U18	38	13	19	-	-	3	129	156	32	0.84	7	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	AEHL U18	38	13	20	-	-	2	107	136	29	0.76	8	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	AEHL U18	5	4	1	-	-	0	30	14	8	1.6	1	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	AMHL	32	18	11	3	-	-	106	77	39	1.22	3	Division QF loss
2018-2019	AMHL	34	19	7	8	-	-	124	85	46	1.35	4	Division QF loss
2017-2018	AMHL	35	24	5	6	-	-	128	69	54	1.54	2	Division Semifinal loss
2016-2017	AMHL	34	19	5	10	-	-	116	69	48	1.41	4	Division QF loss
2015-2016	AMHL	34	19	11	4	-	-	108	88	42	1.24	3	Division Semifinal loss
2014-2015	AMHL	34	11	18	5	-	-	112	120	27	0.79	7	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AMHL	35	22	7	6	-	-	136	71	50	1.43	1	Champion
2012-2013	AMHL	34	23	4	7	-	-	133	55	53	1.56	1	Champion
Red Deer Rebels U18 AAA
2011-2012	AMHL	34	25	6	3	-	-	165	74	53	1.56	1	-
2010-2011	AMHL	34	24	7	3	-	-	162	96	51	1.5	1	Champion
2009-2010	AMHL	35	21	9	5	-	-	146	94	47	1.34	1	Champion
2008-2009	AMHL	34	16	15	3	-	-	129	118	35	1.03	5	-
2007-2008	AMHL	36	18	14	4	-	-	135	122	40	1.11	4	-
2006-2007	AMHL	36	27	6	3	-	-	150	76	57	1.58	1	Champion
Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA
2005-2006	AMHL	36	19	11	6	-	-	143	100	44	1.22	3	-
2004-2005	AMHL	36	21	12	3	-	-	130	110	45	1.25	2	-
2003-2004	AMHL	36	26	10	0	-	-	167	104	52	1.44	2	Champion
2002-2003	AMHL	36	22	12	2	-	-	142	99	46	1.28	3	-
2001-2002	AMHL	36	19	13	4	-	-	187	135	42	1.17	4	Champion
2000-2001	AMHL	36	19	14	3	-	-	129	118	41	1.14	4	-
1999-2000	AMHL	36	20	12	4	-	-	169	129	44	1.22	1	-
1998-1999	AMHL	36	12	19	5	-	-	130	140	29	0.81	6	-
1997-1998	AMHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Tournament Statistics

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA
2012-2013	Telus Cup	5	2	1	2	-	-	23	13	6	1.2	2	Champion
Red Deer Rebels U18 AAA
2011-2012	Telus Cup	5	3	0	2	-	-	19	10	8	1.6	2	Champion
2009-2010	Telus Cup	5	1	4	0	-	-	12	24	2	0.4	5	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	Telus Cup	5	4	1	0	-	-	23	4	8	1.6	2	Final loss
Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA
2003-2004	Telus Cup	5	4	1	0	-	-	19	14	8	1.6	2	Bronze game win
2001-2002	Telus Cup	5	4	1	0	-	-	31	20	8	1.6	1	Bronze game loss
1995-1996	Air Canada Cup	5	2	2	1	-	-	17	15	5	1	4	Bronze game loss
1994-1995	Air Canada Cup	5	2	2	1	-	-	17	8	5	1	5	Final loss
1993-1994	Air Canada Cup	5	4	1	0	-	-	21	16	8	1.6	1	Final loss
1978-1979	Air Canada Cup	5	1	4	0	-	-	20	25	2	0.4	5	Did not make playoffs

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA Stars And Cult Players

Trent Hunter (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Madden Daneault (F)	2026-2027	Team White	-	3	0	9	9	0
2.	Julian Galenza (F)	2026-2027	Osoyoos Coyotes	BCHC	5	6	2	8	2
3.	Brady Leroux (F)	2026-2027	Red Deer Vipers	HJHL	4	4	4	8	4
4.	Damian Hill (F)	2026-2027	Drayton Valley Thunder	AJHL	6	5	2	7	17
5.	Treysen Miller (F)	2026-2027	Grande Prairie Storm	AJHL	6	4	3	7	0
6.	Austin Mori-Goodman (F)	2026-2027	Nipawin Hawks	SJHL	6	3	4	7	2
7.	Madden Daneault (F)	2026-2027	Kelowna Rockets	WHL	5	2	5	7	2
8.	Walker Overwater (F)	2026-2027	Revelstoke Grizzlies	BCHC	8	2	5	7	0
9.	Rhett Miller (F)	2026-2027	Mountainview Colts	HJHL	4	0	7	7	12
10.	Spencer Claerhout (D)	2026-2027	Whitecourt Wolverines	AJHL	7	2	4	6	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	163 lbs	16.21
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	172 lbs	17.18
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	17.26
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	17.10
2022-2023	View Roster	5'10"	172 lbs	16.85

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tyler Haarstad (F)	71	51	65	116
2.	Craig Westlake (F)	96	45	68	113
3.	Tavish Beagle (F)	85	41	47	88
4.	Deegan Mofford (F)	98	43	42	85
5.	Brennen Francon (F)	65	30	51	81

Franchise All-Time Goals

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tyler Haarstad (F)	71	51	65	116
2.	Craig Westlake (F)	96	45	68	113
3.	Glenn Hicks (F)	60	45	30	75
4.	Matt McKnight (F)	72	44	34	78
5.	Deegan Mofford (F)	98	43	42	85

Franchise All-Time Assists

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Craig Westlake (F)	96	45	68	113
2.	Tyler Haarstad (F)	71	51	65	116
3.	Owen Callow (F)	71	20	56	76
4.	Brennen Francon (F)	65	30	51	81
5.	Rob Forshner (F)	71	30	50	80

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Darcy Loewen (F)	41	19	52	240
2.	Landon Hiebert (F)	102	29	68	228
3.	Richard McDonald (F)	55	12	26	208
4.	Shaun Sutter (F)	56	19	49	205
5.	Brennen Francon (F)	65	30	81	201

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Carver Shingoose (D)	111	13	38	51
2.	Landon Hiebert (F)	102	29	39	68
3.	Deegan Mofford (F)	98	43	42	85
4.	Josh McNeil (F)	98	21	37	58
5.	Dayton Playford (D)	97	1	14	15

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Louis Dumont (F)	33	22	72	2.18
2.	Nate Danielson (F)	5	6	10	2.00
3.	Madden Daneault (F)	3	2	6	2.00
4.	Brett Girard (F)	32	37	63	1.97
5.	Dylan Gyori (F)	36	36	63	1.75

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Glenn Hicks (F)	1974-1975	U18 AAA	60	45	30	75	1.25	78
2.	Louis Dumont (F)	1989-1990	AMHL	33	22	50	72	2.18	48
3.	Brett Girard (F)	1996-1997	AMHL	32	37	26	63	1.97	31
4.	Dylan Gyori (F)	1994-1995	AMHL	36	36	27	63	1.75	61
5.	Tyler Haarstad (F)	1999-2000	AMHL	35	24	37	61	1.74	34

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Glenn Hicks (F)	1974-1975	U18 AAA	60	45	30	75	1.25	78
2.	Brett Girard (F)	1996-1997	AMHL	32	37	26	63	1.97	31
3.	Dylan Gyori (F)	1994-1995	AMHL	36	36	27	63	1.75	61
4.	Matt McKnight (F)	2001-2002	AMHL	36	33	26	59	1.64	26
5.	Trent Hunter (F)	1996-1997	AMHL	42	30	25	55	1.31	50

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Louis Dumont (F)	1989-1990	AMHL	33	22	50	72	2.18	48
2.	Crew Martinson (F)	2024-2025	AEHL U18	35	17	40	57	1.63	28
3.	Tyler Haarstad (F)	1999-2000	AMHL	35	24	37	61	1.74	34
4.	Bill Vandermeer (F)	2001-2002	AMHL	35	24	36	60	1.71	86
5.	Lloyd Cox (D)	1983-1984	U18 AAA	45	16	35	51	1.13	100

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darcy Loewen (F)	1985-1986	AMHL	41	19	33	52	1.27	240
2.	Mike Swainson (D)	1985-1986	AMHL	41	4	14	18	0.44	196
3.	Peter Vandermeer (D)	1992-1993	AMHL	34	26	30	56	1.65	172
4.	Brent Hope (D)	1997-1998	AMHL	34	7	20	27	0.79	149
5.	Shaun Sutter (F)	1996-1997	AMHL	33	15	24	39	1.18	143

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Red Deer Optimist Rebels (Midget AAA) rebranded themselves Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (Midget AAA) for the 2012-13 season.