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Unifying in orange! U13BB (Akitt) Wildcats joined their peers on the Mississauga Hurricanes to promote the Orange Jersey Project 🧡

Earlier this month, our U13BB (Akitt) Wildcats joined their peers on the Mississauga Hurricanes to promote the Orange Jersey Project. This project encourages action for truth and reconciliation and reminds our athletic community of the history of the Indian Residential School system in Canada and the intergenerational impacts.

Wearing their orange jerseys, the teams acknowledged that they’re playing on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, in particular, the territory and home of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Ojibway/Chippewa and Métis peoples. 

This was an important opportunity for both teams to pay their respects to the first inhabitants of the land. Thank you to the U13BB Mississauga Hurricanes for their suggestion to join each other in wearing orange jerseys.

To learn more about the Orange Jersey Project, visit orangejerseyproject.ca.

A great spotlight on Sticks Together, a program run by a close friend of our association, Sarah Thompson! Preparing for her third trip, this time to the Philippines, Sarah's passion has already made a huge impression on the children she's taught. We're so proud of her accomplishments!

“For me, I just want to use my platform to be able to give back to something bigger than myself.”

Color of Hockey: Sticks Together inspiring underserved kids around globe | NHL.com Nonprofit founded by Syracuse women's forward Thompson providing 'something bigger than myself'

Hello, 2024! May your year be filled with hockey highlights 🚨

Wishing you all the joy and magic of the season! ✨

Share your story for a chance to shine in our monthly spotlight! 🏒✨ We're continuously scouting for our next feature. Your hockey story deserves to be shared– individuals, groups, community events, everyone is invited!

Make your hockey journey our next Feature: https://bit.ly/3R0rXra

Tickets are on our wish list this year! 🎁

January can’t come soon enough. 🤩

We are proud to announce our six home openers for our inaugural season.
📰 bit.ly/40WYm6e

It's tough as parents or coaches to witness athletes wrestling with confidence. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to support them becomes crucial. Let's explore ways you can help.

When Your Athlete Loses Confidence | I Love to Watch You Play As parents, watching your young athletes struggle with their confidence can be heart-wrenching, but there are things you can do to help.

Monday's got nothing on our hustle!

Hey fans! Our friend, Winnipeg filmmaker Randy Frykas, is Canada’s lone winner in Outside Magazine’s first-ever Outside Awards. His film is included in the Warren Miller Film Tour, being screened alongside other winning films in cities across North America.

🎥 Canadian viewing opportunities in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Ontario! Limited dates in November and December. Search shows here: https://warrenmiller.com/events

Being a hockey parent is a sport in itself! Let's see who can score the most creative response 🚨

The London Junior Mustangs Purple Team takes the spotlight as our November Feature Group! 🌟 The team underwent a significant summer transformation with new players and coaches, and the season kicked off with palpable energy and infectious spirit, leading to an impressive 13-5-2 start. Beyond victories, they prioritize player development, creating a tight-knit family atmosphere. Head Coach Matt Keron's emphasis on broader impact extends beyond the rink, guiding players not just in hockey but in life. 🏒✨

Read more about their inspiring team transformation: https://bit.ly/46ev04g

We honour and remember the men and women who served or are serving for our freedom and this country.

"In our programs we encourage our coaches to build positive relationships with both the students and parents to create a bond and rapport where learning is fun. When that bond is created coaches can be creative in their teaching/learning."

Coach Debbie's passion for sports and skill development drives her dedication for the Fraser Valley in skating, hockey and ringette. Discover the difference she's making at Beaudies House of Hockey, Ringette, and Skating, and her work with Warriors Ice Sports Training Society!

Spotlighted as our October Featured Group, our exclusive Q&A with Debbie underscores the positive impacts of a fun learning environment: https://bit.ly/3Sn6Tx3

Warriors Ice Sports Training Society

Hockey Spirit 🤝 Halloween Spirit

A Great Hockey Halloween Costume! 🎃 👻

More 🏒 News at > www.hookedonhockey.com

Today is in Ontario. Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain caused by a subsequent injury that occurred before a previous injury healed). We honour Rowan's memory and raise awareness for .

Learn more about how to recognize, manage, and return to play when a concussion is suspected. For info and resources visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

From drills to skills, coaches do it all! Our on-ice skill videos are a great resource - because you can't overlook the fundamentals: www.iplayhockey.ca/cms/Skill-Videos

Happy ! 🌟Here's to the incredible individuals who shape not just athletes, but character and values. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and the lasting impact you make!

Athletes, show your appreciation!

All next week, there will be free access to eLearning NCCP modules, with a different module available each day.

Find the schedule and learn more ⬇
https://coach.ca/national-coaches-week

Isn't it amazing that sport is Canada's most significant volunteer segment? As National approaches, we're gearing up to recognize the vital contributions of coaches in our communities. Join us in saying ! Share your stories for !

Learn more at www.coach.ca/NCW
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N’est-ce pas incroyable que le sport soit le secteur bénévole le plus important au Canada ? À l’approche de la , nous nous préparons à souligner les contributions déterminantes des entraîneurs dans nos communautés. Joignez-vous à nous pour dire ! Faites part de vos histoires à l’occasion de la !

Visitez pour en savoir plus.

Let's lace up our skates, chase our dreams, and prove that passion can conquer any obstacle. Grindstone Award Foundation is breaking down walls and making hockey a sport for all.

Check out this Q&A from our partner company, CARHA Hockey, to learn more about Grindstone's story and the impact their work is making to keep girls playing hockey! 🏒

https://thenextstride.ca/help-her-play-qa-with-grindstone-award-foundation/

Deadline extended! Grindstone Award Foundation is keeping girls in play by providing an assist to help remove financial barriers. if you know someone who could benefit by applying.

Grindstone Award Grant Applications for the 2023-24 season have been extended until August 31! We're helping make hockey affordable for hundreds of girls.

Go to grindstoneaward.com/apply for more details or to apply for a grant and help us !

Kicking off our new showcase for Featured Group of the Month is the Thompson High Performance Program!

Sarah Thompson, an NCAA DI student-athlete at Syracuse University, launched this six-week off-season program in her hometown of Ottawa, Ontario, tailored to female athletes wanting to get more from their hockey experience. The goal is for players to improve their on-ice performance, learn about the process of achieving their goals, and work with other female players who have played at the highest competitive levels.

We reveal more in our Q&A with Coach Sarah: https://bit.ly/3YkvjZd

iPlayHockey is excited to bring our Feature Group of the Month starting in August. Stay tuned for next week’s Feature Group reveal and behind the scenes action of this youth elite hockey camp! 🎥🏒

Huge fans of the tremendous work from Grindstone Award Foundation! Take note of the July 31 deadline if you know a player who could benefit from financial assistance for the upcoming season. Learn more in the link below.

Grindstone helps ensure girls who want to play hockey, can play hockey, regardless of their financial situation.

Grants for the 2023-24 season are open until July 31!

Apply now at grindstoneaward.com/apply

We want to give a big shout out to February's Group of the Month, the U11C Kitchener Lady Rangers, who won silver in their tournament last weekend!

Pink shirt day 💗 We have our pink picked out as we stand up against bullying. Show your support!