
ALBERTA
Blazers Female U13 Team 3
Lloydminster, AB
After learning a team parent can’t access the box to help time keep at their arena in Lloydminster, Alberta, the girls on the Lloydminster Blazers set out to learn more about accessibility at their local rinks, hosted an inclusive hockey event, and advocated for a barrier-free bi-provincial Para-Ice Hockey Arena.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kamloops Blazers U11 Dev A
Kamloops, BC
The Kamloops Blazers, from Kamloops, BC, organized a fundraiser to donate hockey equipment so those facing financial hardships could still play hockey.
MANITOBA
U13A1 St. James Canucks
Winnipeg, MB
The Sturgeon Heights St. James Canucks, from Winnipeg Manitoba, raised money for Heros Hockey to help empower marginalized youth through Hockey. In return for pledges to Heros Hockey the team took one shot for every 50 cents raised.
NEW BRUNSWICK
U13 Fury
Lutes Mountain, NB
All-girls team, Lutes Mountain Fury, from Lutes Mountain, New Brunswick, built an outdoor ice rink at a women’s shelter and donated equipment so that the women and children who resided there could have a chance to experience the sport we all love.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
U15 Kenny's Pond Kings
Mt. Pearl, NL
In Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, the Kenny’s Pond Kings taught new Canadians how to skate. Through their charity, the Associations of New Canadians, they are setting up a skating program with the proceeds of fundraising efforts, and already had their first session.
NOVA SCOTIA
U13AA Pictou County Crushers
New Glasgow, NS
The Pictou County Crushers, of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia planned an ‘inclusion weekend’ to help educate guests on inclusion, diversity and racism. In addition, they also placed positivity signs around their community, organized a toy drive, and made several other donations to help make a positive impact.
ONTARIO
Aurora Tigers U15A
Aurora, ON
After experiencing on-ice racism earlier this season, the Tigers rallied behind the players of colour on the team. The players began selling pink Tigers hoodies, the profits from which will be donated to the Hockey Diversity Alliance.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Summerside U15 A Team 3
Summerside, PEI
In Summerside, PEI, the Summerside Capitals hand-made wreathes to sell and donated the proceeds to help those in need in their community. They also took this as a chance to connect with others by delivering them door to door and spreading their message of inclusivity.
QUEBEC
U13 Mariniers 2 de Sorel-Tracy
Sorel-Tracy, QC
The Mariniers U13 B de Sorel-Tracy teams, from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec plan to compete in a professional match with all the profits going to the CAB de Sorel-Tracy Cancer Challenge. Due to COVID-19 the game has been rescheduled to April 2nd.
SASKATCHEWAN
Moose Jaw U15A Warriors
Moose Jaw, SK
In Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the Moose Jaw Warriors rented the ice for newcomers to Canada to come and skate for their first time ever, while the players provided one on one instruction for all participants. The players and their families also provided skates and helmets and equipment donations.
TERRITORIES
U11-U15 Fort Providence Ice-Ducks
Fort Providence, NWT
In Fort Providence, Northwest Territories, the Ice-Ducks wanted to bring more awareness around inclusion to hockey to show how important it is that everyone has an equal chance to play. Their goal was to reach their community with the message that “On the ice we are all the same.”
WILD CARD
U11 Kenora Thistles
Kenora, ON
In Kenora, Ontario, the Kenora Thistles have one of the few Sledge Hockey Programs outside of the Greater Toronto Area, with only two registered players. Their team worked with the sledge program to build awareness and exposure for sledge hockey and help build and expand the program.
