Mar 30, 2018 | Dnadon | 2022 views
More Than Just A Game Of Hockey
The 2007 Phi Dental Care Soo Jr Greyhounds have just finished a successful season on the ice, finishing the year ranked 3rd in Ontario in the Atom Major AA divison and winning their Playoff Championship in Sudbury. For their coach, Chris Huckson, their season was never about wins or looses, he wanted to teach these young men life lessons over and above the hockey skill development. Hardwork, team play, time management, goal setting and controlling their emotions being some of the values that Chris instiled in the team. More importantly, he stressed the importance of giving back to the community and helping people in need.
It is fitting that Chris started the teams season with the boys out in the community. The team spent a weekend at a local grocery store, as well as a door to door canvassing to raise money and can foods for a great cause. The team successfully delivered 2 truck loads of food and a cheque to the Soup Kitchen in September. It was a great experience for the players and taught them the importance of the Soup Kitchen and the valuable programs they offer.
Now these boys are doing it again to end their season. On Sunday April 8, 2018 the 2007 Phi Dental Care Soo Jr Greyhounds will be participating in the SSM Professional Firefighters 13th Annual Hockey Marathon at the Community First Soo Pee Wee Arena from 8:00am-11:59pm. The boys will be out pledging to raise money for this great fundraiser that helps local charities. The boys are asking for your generosity to this great cause and any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Please join the SSM Firefighter Association for a pancake breakfast for $7 from 8:30am-11:30am then come for a delicious pasta supper from 5:30pm-8:30pm for only $10, both offered by Centre Ice Bar and Grill. Then stay and be entertained by coaches Chris Huckson and Troy Miller as they will be wearing the stripes as their 2007 Soo Jr Greyhounds display their skills against eachother, coached by some of the local firefighters from 7:00pm-9:00pm Sunday evening.
With your gracious financial support, many valuable charities will get the much needed support they need, making this night a fitting end to a great season for the Phi Dental Care Soo Jr Greyhounds.