Devon Xtreme
| Devon Xtreme | |
|---|---|
| City | Devon, Alberta |
| League | Alberta Junior Hockey League |
| Division | North |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home arena | GFL Twin Arena |
| Colours | |
| Owner(s) | NAX Athletics Group |
| General manager | Kelly Buchberger |
| Website | devonxtreme |
The Devon Xtreme are a junior "A" ice hockey franchise in the North Division of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The team debuted as an expansion franchise in the 2024–25 season.[1] The team plays its home games in the Dale Fisher Arena, which opened in September 2024.[2][3] The team hired Kelly Buchberger as its general manager and head coach.[4][5][6]
Inaugural season
The Xtreme finished its inaugural season in last place overall and failed to qualify for the post-season.[7]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 54 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 133 | 272 | 6th in division 12th in league |
Did not qualify |
Source: "2024-25 AJHL standings". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
References
- ^ "AJHL announces expansion franchise". naxhockey.com. Northern Alberta Xtreme Athletics Group. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Williams, Peter (18 September 2024). "Devon celebrates opening of GFL Twin Arena". Devon Dispatch. Postmedia. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Devon's Dale Fisher Arena gets $13.5M for expansion". CTV News Edmonton. Bell Media. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "AJHL AGM marks launch of 2024-2025 AJHL season". ajhl.ca. Alberta Junior Hockey League. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Xtreme hire Kelly Buchberger as GM & Head Coach". ajhl.ca. Alberta Junior Hockey League. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Giancola, Dillon (23 May 2024). "Devon gets new Junior A team, Kelly Buchberger named coach". Devon Dispatch. Postmedia. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Williams, Peter (19 March 2025). "Xtreme wrap up inaugural season". Devon Dispatch. Postmedia. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
Further reading
- Galanopoulos, Chris (18 May 2024). "Laval Rocket Assistant Coach Kelly Buchberger Not Returning". The Hockey News. Roustan Media. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- Williams, Peter (18 September 2024). "Devon Xtreme earn victory in AJHL home debut". Devon Dispatch. Postmedia. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- Williams, Peter (18 September 2024). "Devon celebrates opening of GFL Twin Arena". Devon Dispatch. Postmedia. Retrieved 22 September 2024.