EDMONTON HUSKIES FOOTBALL CLUB
Founded in 1954: A Legacy Begins
The Edmonton Huskies Football Club was established in 1954, born from the vision of young businessmen and sports enthusiasts determined to breathe new life into junior football in Edmonton. They set out to replace the struggling Edmonton Oilers junior team, officially holding the club’s first organizational meeting on April 26 of that year. Charles “Chuck” Henderson became the Huskies’ first president, laying the foundation for an organization that would focus not just on athletic achievement, but also on shaping outstanding citizens and community leaders.
The team’s inaugural head coach was Dr. Murray Smith, a respected high school physical education teacher and former University of Alberta Golden Bears player. Under his leadership, the Huskies quickly rose to prominence, establishing a reputation for toughness, discipline, and excellence on and off the field.
Throughout the decades, the Huskies have cemented their place as one of the most storied programs in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), earning multiple national titles and developing generations of athletes who have gone on to succeed in professional football, education, business, and community service. The club’s commitment to character development, leadership, and service continues to define its culture—embodied by the motto that while the goal is to develop great football players, the greater mission is to shape even better men.
Now, over 70 years later, the Edmonton Huskies remain a proud cornerstone of Edmonton’s sports community, carrying forward a legacy of excellence with a new generation of coaches, players, and leaders.
Championship Glory
The Huskies have a storied history of success in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), securing five national championships:
1962: Defeated the Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs 7–3 in Hamilton, Ontario.
1963: Dominated the NDG Maple Leafs 47–3 in Calgary, Alberta.
1964: Triumphed over the NDG Maple Leafs 48–27 in Calgary, Alberta.
2004: Overcame the Okanagan Sun 24–7 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.
2005: Beat the St. Leonard Cougars 34–15 at Stade Hebert in Montreal, Quebec.
Community Engagement and Development
Beyond the gridiron, the Edmonton Huskies have long been leaders in community involvement—grounded in the belief that while we strive to develop great football players, our true purpose is to build even better men. Huskies players have consistently stepped up to give back, volunteering with organizations such as Kinsmen Super Sport Fun Day, Santa’s Anonymous, Ronald McDonald House, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, and the Man Van men’s health initiative. Many also dedicate their time to coaching with the Capital District Minor Football Association and officiating events like the Elks Flag Football Championship. These experiences shape our athletes into leaders, mentors, and role models—proving that success isn’t just measured in wins, but in the kind of men our players become.
Looking Ahead
As the Edmonton Huskies move forward from their 70th anniversary milestone, a new generation of players and staff is stepping up to carry on the legacy. With fresh leadership and a renewed commitment to excellence on the field and in the community, the Huskies continue to build on a proud tradition of developing not just great football players, but even better men. The modernized logo, introduced as part of this evolution, stands as a symbol of where the program is headed—honouring the past while embracing the future.
