Former NHL defenseman Jack Michaels discusses his experience playing in the Battle of Alberta, a long-standing rivalry between teams from Alberta and Ontario, on the NHL Network’s First Shift. Michaels reflects on the intensity of the matchups, the passion of the fanbases, and the high stakes of games between Alberta-based clubs and their Ontario counterparts. The segment offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these historic clashes shaped careers and fueled hockey culture in Canada. Fans of hockey history and rivalry lore will find his insights compelling.

Jack Michaels talks battle of Alberta on First Shift  NHL.com