Edge School is a
private school located in the
Rocky View County, just west of
Calgary
Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, makin ...
,
Alberta,
Canada. Edge School offers training in dance, golf, hockey, soccer, figure skating, basketball, and a flex program for students who would like to pursue a sport other than those currently offered. Edge follows a three-sphere philosophy – academics, athletics and character development of students - which aims to prepare students for either post secondary education or a career in their chosen sport.
History
The school was founded in 1999 by Brent Devost, and combines athletics with a strong emphasis on academics.
In 2008, Edge built a new 170,000 square foot facility with complete academic amenities and a state-of-the-art sports complex.
Jim Davidson Sports Complex
The Jim Davidson Sports Complex is a world-class athletic, recreational and community-use facility. Inside the 90,000 sq. ft. complex there are 2 NHL-sized arenas, Founders & Alumni Lounge, gymnasium with 2 NBA-sized courts, high-performance training centre, 3 professional dance studios, golf centre, and a sports medicine clinic.
Alumni
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Thomas Hickey (
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
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Joe Colborne
Joseph William Colborne (born January 30, 1990) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Colborne was a first round selection, 16th overall, of the Boston Bruins at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, but never played for the team. He was tr ...
(
Colorado Avalanche)
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Tyler Myers (
Vancouver Canucks)
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Matt Dumba (
Minnesota Wild)
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Jake Bean (
Carolina Hurricanes)
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Jaret Anderson-Dolan (
Los Angeles Kings)
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Jacob Bernard-Docker (
Ottawa Senators)
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*Taro Hirose
Taro Hirose (born June 30, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Playing career
High sch ...
(Detroit Red Wings)
References
External links
Edge School web page
High schools in Calgary
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