In Week 4 of Hockey Gives Back, we are proud to spotlight 10 more teams who stepped up to give back during the holiday season.
U7 and U9 Elk Point Avalanche
The U7 and U9 Elk Point Avalanche combined their teams to host a tournament with a purpose, organizing a food drive in support of Elk Point Helping Hands. The local non-profit provides vital assistance to families experiencing food insecurity, and the young Avalanche players proudly contributed to making a difference in their community.
U15AA Leduc Lions Club Roughnecks
The Leduc Lions Club U15AA Roughnecks turned their final game before the Christmas break into an impactful giving opportunity. After collecting donations at the rink, players went grocery shopping using money they had earned themselves along with gifted donations, purchasing an impressive 357 pounds of food for the Leduc and District Food Bank. The team then delivered the donations in person, touring the facility and learning firsthand how essential the food bank is to the region it serves.
U18AA Raider Sharks
In St. Albert, the U18AA Raiders Sharks spent time packing food hampers for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. The players were excited to help families during the holiday season and left the experience with a deeper appreciation for kindness, gratitude, and community responsibility, values that extend far beyond the rink.
U18 NBC1 Bow River Bruins
The U18 NBC1 Bow River Bruins took part in the BowRiver Boost, collecting food donations in support of St. Edmund’s Church.
U11AA Fort Saskatchewan CAM Industrial Rangers
The U11AA Fort Saskatchewan CAM Industrial Rangers raised 204 pounds of food for their local food bank during their final home game.
U15AA NCI Impact
Friendly competition met community care when the U15AA NCI Impact challenged the Lloydminster Steelers to a food bank collection at their final home game on December 20, showing how hockey rivalries can be used to amplify positive impact.
U15AA PAC Rocksteady Saints
The PAC U15AA Rocksteady Saints supported the “Fill a Cruiser” initiative in Spruce Grove, collecting donations in support of the Kinettes.
U15AA MLAC TRAXX
The U15AA MLAC TRAXX participated in a holiday hamper program, grocery shopping and personally delivering a hamper to a local family in need.
U11 Whitecourt Wolverines
The U11 Whitecourt Wolverines (Team 2) organized a pajama drive for the Whitecourt Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre, collecting 132 pairs of pajamas. Wellspring provides new pajamas to every individual who seeks shelter, offering comfort, dignity, and a sense of safety during difficult times.
Week 4 of Hockey Gives Back is another powerful reminder that the impact of hockey stretches far beyond the scoreboard. Through generosity, teamwork, and leadership, these teams are strengthening their communities and showing what it truly means to give back.
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