The 1960s were a decade of change for hockey, Innisfail, Canada and the world. The Innisfail Eagles stayed steady through it all as the game grew faster, louder, and more widely broadcast than ever before. Competing in the Chinook Hockey League, the Eagles helped shape Alberta’s senior hockey scene, keeping local rivalries strong and community rinks full on cold prairie nights. Beyond the rink, Canada was defining its identity. A new national flag was raised, Expo ’67 welcomed the world to Montreal, and Canadians watched as astronauts walked on the moon - so anything was possible.Through every milestone, the Eagles kept skating, carrying Innisfail’s hockey spirit into a new era.

The 1980s were a golden era for the Innisfail Eagles. The team captured multiple Chinook Hockey League and Provincial Championships, firmly establishing itself among Alberta’s elite senior hockey programs. Known for hard-nosed, high-tempo play, the Eagles earned their place as a small-town powerhouse achieving Senior “AAA” status by the decade’s end. Across Alberta, the Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames electrified fans, while Wayne Gretzky’s rise and the Oilers’ dynasty made the province the center of the hockey world. Off the ice, oil booms, VHS highlights, and arena anthems defined a decade when hockey, pride, and music were all played loud.

The 2000s brought a new generation of hockey to Innisfail, as the Eagles carried their Senior ‘AAA’ legacy into a new millennium. Alberta’s small-town rinks stayed packed, rivalries intensified, and players balanced workdays with weekend battles for provincial pride. Across the hockey world, the NHL faced a lockout, new rules reshaped the game, and Canadian talent continued to shine on the international stage. Beyond the rink, Canadians went from flip phones to Facebook, filled iPods with Nickelback and Shania Twain, and watched as the game, and the world, went digital.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION. The 2010s marked a defining chapter for the Innisfail Eagles as the team carried its Senior ‘AAA’ tradition into a new era and gained a new head coach in hockey legend Brian Sutter who brought a professional edge that elevated the team’s culture and competitiveness. Across Alberta, senior hockey evolved and the pace of the game accelerated. Hockey fans followed game highlights online as smartphones, social media, and streaming transformed how people connected with the game. Beyond the rink mobile devices are indispensable and streaming is replacing cable tv. Through it all, the Eagles stayed true to their roots: hard-working, and playing for the name on the front, and the town behind them.