The Meadowvale Hawks Select Six team collected used hockey equipment to help Rick Schell outfit children of this remote community.  The team is part of the Meadowvale Minor Hockey Association's “Initiation to Hockey Program” or “Ice Puppys”.  The players are selected from the top 6 year olds to compete against other organizations and enter a few tournaments throughout the year. 

Our objective of skill progressions encourage an environment in which the players can learn the basic skills, master these skills and have fun while developing a life-long interest in hockey.  We promote sportsmanship, enjoyment, recreation and competition while placing a strong emphasis on character development and life skills.  We are very fortunate to be part of such a strong association and supportive community and we were looking for an opportunity to share our good fortune.  Being a team of six year old girls and boys, we were thrilled to have something that the children could directly participate in and relate to.  The team is very excited to be helping Rick Schell send a Christmas present to Pikangikum and to really make a difference in the lives of the children of this remote community! 

Each team member approached friends, family and neighbours to collect as much gear as possible prior to our Christmas party.  The team chose to help Rick in place of exchanging gifts!  The coaches and parents are very proud of the team's efforts and the commitment that they have made not only to the team, but to this remote community.

Coaches:
Don Cocca, James Ro, Gary Liddell, Lino Feijo, Paul Petizian, Gerry Mcsorley