As of May 13th, 2024, Ayrton Nikkel has been hired as the Head Coach of the Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs. Coach Nikkel hails from Kelowna, BC and joined the West Kelowna Warriors as an assistant coach in 2019. He was later promoted to assistant general manager with the Warriors in 2022, while retaining his coaching […]
The Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs are looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Athletic Therapist for the 2024/2025 Season. The Pontiacs are a member of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the past 32 seasons. This is a fast-paced work environment that encourages equal opportunity and is teamwork oriented. The Successful […]
The Bonnyville Pontiacs are pleased to announce that they have added Devan Praught to the Coaching Staff as the team prepares for the first round of the 2024 AJHL Inter Pipeline Playoffs. After coach Pouliot departed in order to coach professional hockey in Switzerland in January, the Pontiacs have been looking to shore up their […]
Nicolas Beaudoin has been named the AJHL’s Most Dedicated Player for the 23/24 season. Beaudoin makes it a two-year sweep for the Yaks captain’s as last years winner was Pontiacs Alumni and former captain, Trey Funk. Pontiacs associate general manager Neil Langridge noted this award is one of the toughest to judge and capture. “You […]
Luka Sukovic has been named the AJHL’s Most Valuable Player and Top Forward as voted on by all 11 teams in the league. Sukovic lead the entire league with 35 goals paired with 32 assists for third place in league scoring, only 2 points away from tying for first place. Luka has been physically dominant […]
The Bonnyville Pontiacs have announced that Head Coach Mario Pouliot will be leaving the team to coach professional hockey overseas in Switzerland effective Thursday January 11th, 2024. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all the board members, Pontiacs staff, and all the players I had the chance to meet and […]
February 23rd: 2nd Annual Victor Ringuette Sportsman Dinner Join us on February 23rd for the 2nd Annual Victor Ringuette Sportsman Dinner! The Junior & Senior Pontiacs along with the Bonnyville Minor Hockey Association have joined forces to present an evening of storytelling, food, music, games, and fundraising. Now in it’s second year, the Sportsman […]
Bonnyville Pontiacs defenceman JR Ashmead has announced his commitment to Robert Morris University as of Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2023. “My family and I would like to thank coach Schooley and the entire staff at Robert Morris University for bringing me into their family,” said Ashmead. “I look forward to competing on the ice, meeting new […]
The Bonnyville Pontiacs have acquired forward (’04) Myles Gauld from the Camrose Kodiaks in exchange for forward (’04) Ludovik Tardif. Gauld played 54 games with the Kodiaks last season, earning 16 goals and 21 assists for 37 points. This season, the Calgary native has produced five goals and six assists for 14 points […]
With the holidays getting closer and closer, the Bonnyville Pontiacs are moving full steam ahead to help spread the holiday cheer. After being on the road since November 24th, 2023, The Pontiacs will be back home for a back-to-back weekend facing off against the Blackfalds Bulldogs on December 8th & the Lloydminster Bobcats on December […]
