2026 AGM

MGHL Annual General Meeting

May 30, 2026

Opening

Meeting Called to Order at 20:35 at 154 Woodland Dr, Fort McMurray, AB by Nathaniel Gibson

Representatives in Attendance

• Slappers – Jason Comeau
• Fur Traders – Jesse MacPherson
• Old Stock – Freeman Falloon
• Storm – Ian Macneil
• Assassins – Eric Leathem
• Jets / President – Steve Hulan
• Bucks – Andon Walker
• Kraken – Shawn Weber
• Knights – Mathew McFeeters
• Wildcats – Taylor Pope
• Warthogs – Raymond Geddes
• Peckers / Vice-President – Nathaniel Gibson

Representatives/Executives Absent

• Braves – Shay Laurent
• Canucks – Brandon Rose
• Hounds – Chris Cryderman
• Northmen – Tom Wickens
• Royals – Evan Morrison
• Ravens – Ben Jammin
• Red Army – Tristan Cook
• Griffins – Austin Lannon
• Gabagoons – Matthew Travers
• Killa Bees – Justin Kelly
• Prairie Wolves – Dustin Nokohoo

Meeting Agenda

Agenda was unanimously approved as distributed by email on May 7, 2026, prior to meeting start.

New Business

Reviewed of 2023-24 Season

• Reviewed total number of Games played (498)
• Reviewed number of Forfeits (35 Games)
• Reviewed number of Suspensions (29 Suspensions)
• Reviewed Division Champs
• Division 1 – Kraken
• Division 2 – Fur Traders
• Division 3 – Hounds
• Division 4 – Killa Bees
• Reviewed Final Standings throughout divisions.

Financial Review

• Total Amount collected in Fees - $227,500
• Total Amount of Fines given out to teams - $993.75
• Reviewed breakdown of costs.
• Mac Island - $60,314.62
• Frank Lacroix - $47,993.46
• Centerfire Place - $24,966.20
• Referees - $73,820.09
• Insurance - $15,825.00
• Website – $437.50
• Trophy – $1,307.55
• Total amount remaining in the bank account as of today - $29,526

Addition of Fort McMurray Womens Hockey League (FMWHL)

• Nathaniel Gibson presented the addition of the FMWHL to the league and explained the reason they were brought into the league. As a operating league we have the resources to ensure the start of their league is as smooth as possible to grow the adult game in Fort McMurray.

League Re-Branding

• League Re-branding was presented by Nathaniel Gibson with multiple logo options available. All members agreed to the Re-branding to represent the diversity of all members now a part of the league.
• Black and White logo to be used in printing & engraving, Color logo to be used on website & social media.
• New Web address to be fmahl.ca, will retain the old web address and forward to the new for 2 years for a smooth transition.

League Trophies

• Discussed the reasoning behind building 1 trophy to be shared by the 4 divisions. Ease of locating after the season ends as well as maintaining good condition allowing ease of tracking damage to it.
• Nathaniel Gibson presented the replacement of MVP plaques with crystal trophies for Playoff MVP as they are essentially only for pictures and only 1 remains with the league. All members agreed to the replacement of the plaques with crystal.

Game Sheets

• As getting game sheets from CARHA has been a headache the FMSHL & FMAHL will have our own game sheets printed and used for the 2026-27 season. Costs to be investigated and teams informed prior to the start of the season. Previous un-used CARHA game sheets to be used in the short term.

2026-27 Divisional Alignment

• Presented the projected divisional alignments based on standings and divisional champs as well as the change back to 4 divisions which allows for slightly more skill separation. Teams voiced a concern with the alignment as they don’t believe they belong in the divisions they were moved to. Divisional Alignment below.
• Division 1
  • Kraken
  • Braves
  • Slappers
  • Jets
  • Royals
  • Fur Traders
• Division 2
  • Gabagoons
  • Assassins
  • Storm
  • Hounds
  • Old Stock
  • Wildcats
• Division 3
  • Bucks
  • Canucks
  • Griffins
  • Northmen
  • Prairie Wolves
  • Warthogs
• Division 4
  • Knights
  • Killa Bees
  • Peckers
  • Otters
  • Red Army
  • Ravens
• To control the concern teams agreed to cross divisional play until the Christmas break with a re-alignment to occur at this time. Cross Division play will have the following limitations:
  • Div 1 will play Div 1 & 2 Teams
  • Div 2 will play Div 1, 2, & 3 Teams
  • Div 3 will play Div 2, 3 & 4 Teams
  • Div 4 will play Div 3 & 4 Teams

Ice Allocation

• Reviewed the second allocation of ice and explained the new allocation process. Each user group is presented with a weekly schedule and this schedule applies to every week in the allocation time (Aug 30 – May 2).
• FMWHL will utilize the Monday 8:45 North Side Arena slot however the rest will be utilized by FMAHL.

• NSE – North Side East – New Rink
• FL – Frank Lacroix
• CFP – Centerfire Place
• MI1/MI2 – Mac Island 1 / Mac Island 2

Review of Bylaw Re-writes

• Completed review of the changes and highlighted new bylaws below.
  • Bylaw #2 (a) - Registration fees are to be collected annually and paid in full at maximum 2 weeks post commencement of League play. Date is set by League Executive Committee.
  • Bylaw #2 (d) - If a team is unable to pay fees in full by the set date under (a) and require an extension this must be requested 1 week (7 Days) prior to the deadline.
  • Bylaw # 3 (a) - All teams will communicate intent to continue involvement by at least 1 month (30 Days) post-season completion. Any team failing to confirm involvement will be considered as not returning the following season.
  • Bylaw #3 (c) - All communication between a Team and the Executive Committee shall be carried out by the Team Representative.
  • Bylaw #6 (b) - Any communication regarding league operation initiated by a player to a Leage Executive will subject that players team to a $100 fine. Each Team will receive 1 warning in the first season.
  • Bylaw #12 (c) - If a player loses consciousness due to injury the team is to immediately contact emergency services to ensure player is properly cared for.
    • i. If a loss of consciousness occurs the clock is to be stopped and teams are to ensure emergency services are able to access the arena and the injured player.

League Executive Group

• Nathaniel Gibson asked if there was any interest in Steve being replaced or new positions to be added as Steve had voiced the want to be less involved.
• Was identified that the Substitute bylaw caused added unnecessary work for the executive group. Bylaw #4 (h) to be adjusted that teams do not require the executive group to confirm substitute players. Agreement between teams to be done over text or email to ensure that there is record of the agreement.
• Jeremy Cameron asked what kind of positions and duties would help assist the executive members and ease operation. No answers were given. Steve & Nathaniel to provide positions and duties prior to the start of the 2026-27 season.

Other Concerns

• Freeman Falloon inquired about having a Spare / Substitute player list. The Free agent list will be changed to spare player list and operated similarly to the backup goalie list.

Adjournment

Nathaniel Gibson Adjourned the meeting at 22:20.

Minutes Submitted by: Nathaniel Gibson

Minutes Approved by: Steve Hulan