Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools offer a dynamic year-round hockey program that is approved by the Hockey Canada Skills Academy. The program follows Hockey Canada Skills Academy development guidelines and training expectations. Registration Forms/Expression of Interest forms have been sent to families.
Current WRPS Millet & Wetaskiwin Families - Please log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete the WHA Registration Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Kris Denney at 780-352-6018 ext. 231, kris.denney@wrps11.ca
Meet Mr. Conrad
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Jacob finished his minor hockey days playing for his hometown team @ssmustangs . Drafted to the @lhjmq_qmjhl_ in 2009, he then played 3 years for the @olympiquesgat , before finishing his junior career playing for the Bridgewater Lumberjacks and Amherst Ramblers of the @maritimehockeyleague . He earned an athletic scholarship from the @nipissingulakers , playing @usportshky for 4 years while earning a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Education Degree.
Jacob has been a teacher for 5 years which includes Special Education for 2 years, Physical Education for 2 years and now a teacher for the Wetaskiwin Hockey Academy. Jacob is a Hockey Canada Coach 2, coaching at the U18AAA, U15 Tier 1 and now U18A level as a coach for the U18 Wetaskiwin Queens.
Jacob has led, organized and volunteered for several hockey and school programs throughout his career. He’s thrilled to bring his knowledge and experience to help grow the Wetaskiwin Hockey Academy for the WRPS.
Meet Mr. Schneider
Mr. Schneider’s hockey journey began in Drayton Valley and later in Leduc, where his passion for the sport flourished. He played five years in the Western Hockey League for the @reginapatshockey , @medhattigers , and @whlhitmen , earning team awards such as the Community Service, 3 stars and Most Valuable Player awards. He also initiated a Student of the Month program in Medicine Hat.
At 18, he signed with the @nhlflames , spending five years with their farm teams in Kansas City, Missouri, and Stockton, California. Afterward, he pursued an education degree at the @ualberta while playing for the @gbhky . Today, he enjoys playing for the @longhornshockeyab as well as coaching and sharing his passion and knowledge of hockey with students.