News and Announcements
BC HOCKEY WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR AMAZING HOCKEY VOLUNTEER!
As part of Minor Hockey Week, BC Hockey is accepting applications for the 2017 Fred Heslop Minor Hockey Week Awards, recognizing hockey volunteers in BC and the Yukon for their exceptional service.
Do you know someone who has:
• Made a significant contribution to hockey in your community
• Enhanced hockey programs within your Association
• Gone beyond expectations
• Made remarkable achievements
We need your help to recognize these amazing people who make hockey happen around the province and the Yukon! Don’t forget to include a picture!
NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER NOW
In total, five (5) awards will be presented during National Volunteer Week, April 23 – 29, 2017. Nominations close on Sunday, January 22, 2017.
The Fred Heslop Minor Hockey Awards are named after the late Fred Heslop whose involvement with BC Hockey spanned two (2) decades, serving the membership on the Executive Committee (now Board of Directors) from 1992 – 2006. The Trail, BC native served in many roles including Officer at large, Vice President, President and was chair of numerous committees. In 2007, BC Hockey awarded him the highest honour when he was presented with the Diamond Stick Award. Fred passed about in late 2013, leaving a legacy behind him.
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National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the millions o volunteers who share their time and talents with community organizations across the country. The week of celebration is a wonderful way to shine the spotlight on volunteers who share their time to make their community a better place. For more information on National Volunteer Week, please visit their website at www.volunteer.ca.
Oceanside Minor Hockey has lost a very loving husband, father, and coach. Ward Stouffer passed away on Thursday, January 5th. Both he and his wife Shelly have been dedicated members of our association since their boys began playing hockey. Kent (11) and Brett (9) both remain very active at the Atom and Peewee levels. Let’s all encourage each other to show this family our love and support during this difficult time.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13th, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville).
In lieu of flowers, the family would request that you consider making a donation to the Nanoose Bay Community Cupboard.
Tonight at the Quality Bayside Resort - Part 2 of the Sports Psychology
Part 2 of the Sports Psychology sessions with George Kelly has been rescheduled to Monday, January 9th, 2017.
The Peewee/Atom session will be held at 5:10-6:00pm.
The Bantam/Midget session will be held at 6:35-7:25pm.
Both sessions will be held at the Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville.
If your player can not make their division’s session because of ice time, please head to the session that will work.
DO YOU WANT TO STAND ON THE BLUE LINE WITH THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS?!
Now is your chance!
The Canucks Centre for BC Hockey, BC Hockey and the Vancouver Canucks want to give YOU that once in a lifetime opportunity to skate with your favorite National Hockey League (NHL) heroes!
DETAILS
To be eligible, you must:
• Be registered with BC Hockey as a player and/or official
• Be between the ages of 5 – 20 (Pre-Novice to Juvenile)
• Be an exceptional skater
In total, five (5) skaters, one (1) goalie and four (4) officials will be selected to fulfill their dream to stand on the blue line with the Vancouver Canucks during their Minor Hockey Celebration on January 15, 2017 as they take on the New Jersey Devils (4:00pm PST puck drop).
Selected players and officials will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the game (1 for the player/official and 1 for a guest). Additional tickets can purchased.
Deadline to enter is Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Only selected winners will be notified.
Transportation and accommodation is not included.
HOW TO ENTER
IT’S EASY! Simply TELL US WHY YOU LOVE HOCKEY!!
What is it about the game? Is it being on the ice? Hanging out with friends? The rush from scoring goals? Going on road trips? It could be anything!
ENTER NOW
Part 2 -Sports Psychology Session on Monday, Jan 9 -
Part 2 of the Sports Psychology sessions with George Kelly has been rescheduled to Monday, January 9th, 2017.
The Peewee/Atom session will be held at 5:10-6:00pm.
The Bantam/Midget session will be held at 6:35-7:25pm.
Both sessions will be held at the Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville.
If your player can not make their division’s session because of ice time, please head to the session that will work.
