Player development
The Sturgeon Sting Elite Hockey Program is thrilled to announce our partnership with Fort Hockey Development and Brandon Ralph for the 2025–2026 season! This collaboration represents a major step forward in our commitment to providing players with the best possible development opportunities. Fort Hockey Development brings top-tier training, elite coaching experience, and a proven track record of helping athletes reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a stronger, faster, and smarter Sting team—focused on preparing players for success at the AAA, Junior, and College levels. We can’t wait to get started!
For further information regarding Fort Hockey Development, click HERE.
BRANDON RALPH
Brandon has been a head instructor at FHD for 15 years and has experience coaching skills at all levels including U15AAA, U17AAA U18AAA. His junior career included 3 seasons in the WHL between the Edmonton Oil Kings & Everett Silvertips before finishing his junior campaign as the Captain of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the AJHL. After completing his diploma while playing Men’s Hockey at NAIT, Brandon continues to work with local hockey players in Fort Saskatchewan and has proven his commitment to developing surrounding minor hockey organizations. In 2025 FHD opened the new off ice facility “ONE7 Hockey” so that players can sharpen their specific skills off the ice, all year round.
GOALIE DEVELOPMENT
We’re excited to announce that Jason Knight is back for another season as our Goalie Development Consultant! Jason has been an integral part of the Sturgeon Sting program for several years—both on and off the ice. His experience, dedication, and position-specific expertise, combined with his deep overall hockey knowledge, have been instrumental in the development of our goaltenders and their progression to higher levels of play. We’re proud to have Jason as a key member of the Sting leadership group and a vital part of our comprehensive development model.