A Nation Needs Its Heroes
2017 Heroes Hockey Challenge Hosted by:
For the Soldier, the Wounded, the Fallen and their Families
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 Go Auto Arena, Servus Place, St. Albert For the benefit of those who serve: Military Members and their Families, Veterans, the Wounded and Families of the Fallen. Presenting Sponsor:
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n behalf of the Board of Directors, Patron and staff of the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), I would like to welcome you all to the Heroes Hockey Challenge. Your attendance today has made a difference in our community. Your support ensures we are able to respond to the needs of our families and provide the resources they rely on. Together, we are building a stronger community; thank you for your support.
Kaetlyn Corbould Board Chair Edmonton Garrison MFRC
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n behalf of the Patron, the Vice-Patrons, the Trustees and Members of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Foundation (PPCLI), we would like to welcome you to the 2017 Heroes Hockey Challenge. We are honoured that you have chosen to join us in recognizing the sacrifice our troops have made and supporting their families as they supported all Canadians to protect our freedom. I would also like to thank all the volunteers and the organizing committee who have worked tirelessly to make Heroes Hockey Challenge a success.
Lieutenant-General (Retired) D. Michael Day CMM, MSC, CD – President of the PPCLI Foundation
A Nation Needs Its Heroes
Heroes Hockey Challenge Schedule of Events 12:30 pm
Doors open, Trophies will be on display
2:00 pm
Opening Ceremony Introduction of teams and special guests O Canada sang by Gord Bamford followed by a moment of silence
2:30 pm
Puck drop by Silver Cross family, Lindsay, Keller and Brielle Greff
3:00 pm
Intermission Minor Hockey Team plays Oilers Alumni
3:30 pm
Second period starts
3:50 pm
Heroes Hockey Challenge Cup presented to the winners
Help support our military and their families, Purchase PPCLI Foundation 50/50 tickets!
Heroes Hockey Challenge merchandise is available for sale in the front lobby. Get your authentic jersey before they sell out!
The Power of Community Powered by local partnerships and the support of community members, Capital Power has helped raise over $500,000 for military charities. We are proud to present the 2017 Yellow Ribbon Gala and Heroes Hockey Challenge—working together to make an impact. Headquartered in Edmonton, Capital Power is a power producer with operations across North America. www.capitalpower.com
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Ian Barrigan Thank you to our generous monetary donors: Stanley A. Milner, Bill & Paulette Winter and Robert & Carol Snyder. Special thank you to everyone who donated tickets!
Canadian Armed Forces Warriors Team
Sergeant Lorne Ford, MMM, CD - Honorary Coach Enrolment Date: March 1988 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Brampton, Ontario
Hockey Background: In April 2002 Sergeant Lorne Ford was severely injured in Afghanistan when a 500 lb bomb was dropped on his section by an American pilot. Sergeant Ford suffered a severed nerve, loss of flesh from his left leg, and the loss of his right eye. Lorne continues to serve today in 3 PPCLI as the UEO, and continues to do duties as both Jumpmaster, and Parachute Instructor. Sergeant Lorne Ford was a member of the Canadian Contigent who competed in the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto.
Chief Warrant Officer Jerry Scheidl - Manager Enrolment Date: July 1983 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Sangudo, Alberta
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Sangudo, and Mayerthorpe, AB. Senior Men’s hockey in Almonteand Carleton Place, On. CFB Edmonton Base Old-Timers. Assistant Coach St Albert Minor Hockey.
Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Jim Butters - Coach Enrolment Date: Nov 1976 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Hamilton, Ontario
Hockey Background: Minor and Junior Hockey in Hamilton Ontario, Senior “A” Hockey with the Dundas Merchants and the Wainwright Rustlers, Semi-Pro in Europe with the E.H.C Bad Liebenzell, Black Panthers, E.H.C Hugelsheime in the German Bundesliga, and Ayr Bruins in the English Premier League. While serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, Jim was picked up as a free agent by the Minnesota North Stars (NHL) and attended training camp in 1978-1979.
Warrant Officer Sean Zebinski - Coach Enrolment Date: August 1993 Regiment: 1 CMBG HQ and Signals Squadron Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hockey Background: Assistant Coach with Royal Military Collage of Canada. Won the Canadian Armed Forces National Hockey Championship as coach of the Edmonton Garrison Men’s Hockey Team. Member of multiple Canadian Armed Forces Regional level men’s and Old-Timer Teams.
Private Jeff Bray - Defence - #2 Enrolment Date: January 2014 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Ajax, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played AA and AAA for the Ajax Knights. Currently a member of the Edmonton Garrison Hockey Team as well the 3 PPCLI Bn Hockey Team.
Corporal Samantha Brazeau - Forward - #3 Enrolment Date: August 2012 Regiment: 1 Dental Unit Detachment Edmonton Home Town: Cobden, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played AA Women’s hockey in Ontario. An active member of the Edmonton Garrison Women’s Regional Hockey team. Participated in 3 Regional hockey tournaments.
Warrant Officer Chris Burns – Goaltender - #31 Enrolment Date: March 2001 Regiment: Headquarters and Signals Squadron Home Town: Dominion, Nova Scotia
Hockey Background: Played hockey in New Waterford, Cape Breton. Member of multiple Canadian Armed Forces Regional, National and Old-Timers Championship teams.
Canadian Armed Forces Warriors Team Master Corporal Michael Dobson - Referee Enrolment Date: November 2001 Regiment: Weapons Tech, LdSH (RC) Home Town: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Hockey Background: Registered Official since 1989. Currently hold a level 5 certification with Hockey Canada Officiated as high as Junior A. Currently in the Edmonton Sr program and officiating Sr AA, AAA, Jr B, ACAC (Nait, Gr -mac) & minor hockey. Supervise female Sr program in CIS (U of A).
Private Jeff Dollimore - Forward - #71 Enrolment Date: August 2013 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Burlington, Ontario
Hockey Background: Minor hockey in Port Credit, Ontario and AA hockey with the Mississauga North Stars Played in multiple AA tournaments in the Czech Republic and Austria. Currently playing for the (1 CMBG Champions), 3 PPCLI Bn Hockey Team and Edmonton Garrison, (National Champions), Hockey Team.
Corporal Shane Dowding - Defence - #5 Enrolment Date: July 2013 Regiment: Royal Canadian Core of Signals Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Ontario. Member of the Edmonton Garrison Regional hockey team and 3 PPCLI hockey team.
Corporal Andrew Gallant - Defence - #14 Enrolment Date: February 2013 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: St Albert, Alberta
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Ontario and Alberta. Member of the 3 PPCLI Hockey Team. Member of multiple Canadian Armed Forces Regional and National level Championship Hockey Teams.
Captain Zack Gatehouse - Forward - #21 Enrolment Date: June 2003 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Brampton, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey “A” in Brampton, Ontario. Played “A” and “AAA” in high school in Caledon Ontario. Junior “B” with the Gananoque Islanders while in University. Zack played for CFB Shilo at the Base and Battalion level and now currently plays with the 3PPCLI and Edmonton Garrison Hockey Teams.
Private Michael Gillespie - Forward - #10 Enrolment Date: February 2015 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Woodstock, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Ontario and Jr C for the Woodstock Navy Vets. Presently a member of the 1 PPCLI Battalion Hockey Team and Garrison Championship Team 20162017. Michael also represented Edmonton at the National Championships in 2016.
Master Corporal Trevor Gulyas - Forward - #16 Enrolment Date: February 2008 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Hockey Background: Played for the Calgary Royals South West Athletic Association (SWAA) and 1 year of Jr B, before joining the military. Plays for the 1 PPCLI hockey team and has been a member of multiple Canadian Armed Forces Regional and National level Championship Teams.
Canadian Armed Forces Warriors Team
Warrant Officer Cory Harik - Forward - #19 Enrolment Date: June 1996 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hockey Background: Played AA, AAA and Junior hockey in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Played over 20 yrs of military hockey while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Has been a member of multiple Ex Strong Contender, Regional and National Championship teams.
Corporal Doug Jacquard - Forward - #49 Enrolment Date: October 2005 Regiment: Loyal Edmonton Regiment Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Hockey Background: Played two years Midget AAA with the Maple Leaf Athletic Club, then three years Jr B with the North Edmonton Red Wings. Presently playing in the Alberta men’s league.
Major Brian Kominar - Forward - #7 Enrolment Date: August 2017 Regiment: Public Affairs Home Town: Windsor, Ontario
Hockey Background: Junior B with Stratford Cullitons of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. NCAA Div 1 Hockey at Union College, ECAC. Member of Edmonton Garrison Hockey Team in 2013, 2016 and 2017.
Warrant Officer Steven Lavallee - Forward - #17 Enrolment Date: July 2001 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Blanc-Sablon, Quebec
Hockey Background: Played Junior “B” hockey in Quebec. Currently a member of the Edmonton Garrison Old - Timer’s Regional Hockey Team and the 3 PPCLI Bn Hockey Team.
Sergeant Dave MacSween - Referee Enrolment Date: October 1998 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: New Waterford, Nova Scotia
Hockey Background: Currently in 25th year of Officiating. Has Officiated at multiple Regional and National Hockey Championships.
Master Corporal Andrew Marchand - Defence - #4 Enrolment Date: February 2009 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Victoria, BC
Hockey Background: Junior “B” for the Saanich Braves, Junior “A” for the Victoria Salsa, and Major Junior “A” with the Portland Winter Hawks in the WHL. Currently a member of the Edmonton Garrison Old -Timers Hockey Team and 3 PPCLI Hockey Team.
Private Lee Mariani - Goalie - #1 Enrolment Date: August 2013 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Mississauga, Ontario
Hockey Background: Junior “A” with the North York Rangers, Brampton Capitals and Barrie Colts in the OHL. Member of the Edmonton Garrison Regional Hockey Team and 3 PPCLI Hockey Team.
Canadian Armed Forces Warriors Team Corporal Lance Matsos - Forward - #12 Enrolment Date: December 2013 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Toronto, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Ontario, and presently a member of the 1 PPCLI Battalion Hockey Team and Garrison Championship Team 2016-2017.
Chief Warrant Officer Derek Millard - Forward - #25 Enrolment Date: July 1990 Regiment: 3rd Canadian Division Edmonton Home Town: Brandon, Manitoba
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Brandon. Has been a member of numerous Base Men’s Hockey and Base Old-Timers hockey teams, competing at multiple Canadian Armed Forces Regional and National.
Lieutenant Colonel Derek Prohar - Defence - #9 Enrolment Date: September 1999 Regiment: Commanding Officer 3rd Bn PPCLI Home Town: Avonlea, Saskatchewan
Hockey Background: Junior hockey at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. 4 year member of the McGill University Hockey Team. Member of the 3 PPCLI Hockey Team.
Corporal Heather Weaver - Forward - #6 Enrolment Date: October 2012 Regiment: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment Home Town: Campbellford, Ontario
Hockey Background: Played minor hockey in Ontario and College hockey at Humber College in Toronto, Ontario. Since joining the CF have played at the Regional and National level with the Edmonton Garrison Women’s Hockey team.
Hayley Wickenheiser - Forward - #22 - Honorary Player Number: 22 Born: 12 August, 1978 Birthplace: Shaunavon, Saskatshewan, Canada Hayley Wickenheiser the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. She was a member of Canada women’s national ice hockey team for 23 years. Wickenheiser represented Canada at the Winter Olympics five times, capturing four gold and one silver medal and twice being named tournament MVP, and one time at the Summer Olympics in softball. She is the author of Gold Medal Diary – Inside the World’s Greatest Sports Event and the architect of WickFest, a world-renowned female hockey event that hosts 2,500 players from around the world as well as fellow Olympians and NHLers each year.
Warrant Officer Jeffery Winfield - Referee Enrolment Date: January 1999 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Hockey Background: Currently in 16th year of Officiating military and minor hockey. Has Officiated at the Regional and National Level. As a player Jeff played in 4 National Hockey Championships.
Master Corporal Adrian Wissman - Forward - #11 Enrolment Date: April 2010 Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Home Town: Clearwater, BC
Hockey Background: Played Midget “AA” hockey in Clearwater, BC. Currently a member of the Edmonton Garrison Regional / National Championship Team, and the 3 PPCLI Bn Hockey Team.
Edmonton Oilers Alumni Team Al Hamilton – Coach Number: 3 Born: 20 August, 1946 Birthplace: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Al Hamilton joined the New York Rangers in 1964 and played for 16 years with the Buffalo Sabres, and Edmonton Oilers. He won a Memorial Cup in 1966 and was a part of the 1974 Summit Series with Team Canada against the Soviet Union. Hamilton’s jersey was retired by the Edmonton Oilers and hangs in the rafters. Ron Low – Coach Number: 30 Born: 21 June, 1950 Birthplace: Birtle, Manitoba, Canada Originally selected in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Low only played one season with Toronto before he was left exposed in the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft where he was claimed by the Washington Capitals. He spent three seasons with the Capitals and was the first goalie to get a shutout for the team on February 16, 1975 against the Kansas City Scouts. After being traded to and spending two seasons in the Detroit Red Wings organization, he was claimed by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft. Low was traded to the Edmonton Oilers after playing only 15 games with the Nordiques. He was traded to the New Jersey Devils in 1983, where he completed his NHL career at the end of the 1984–85 NHL season. Captain Shaun McGuinness - Assistant coach Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Captain McGuinness was born in Toronto, joined the regular force of the CAF in 2007 and completed specialized reconnaissance training prior to his posting to Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians). In the Artic, he received commendation from the Commander 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group for his actions during a helicopter strike in Yellowknife, NWT. During Troop recces, Capt McGuinness gained access to Hughenden, AB, which was inaccessible to the CAF since 1972. He learned the new cenotaph was destroyed by a DUI and positioned his vehicles to facilitate community relations. His actions restored the community’s faith in the CAF, and gave the children a chance to connect with serving soldiers. Darren Anderson Number: 17 Born: 17 September, 1971 Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada Darren Anderson has been with EPCOR and Capital Power for 13 years and currently manages Capital Power’s Treasury operations and financing transactions. He has played for Capital Power’s tournament team for a number of years and skates most Saturday’s at Clare Drake Arena with his recreational team. Darren is married with 2 children and is currently an assistant coach for his son’s community midget team with Southwest Zone in Edmonton.
Glenn Anderson - Right Wing Number: 9 Born: 2 October, 1960 Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Glenn Chris Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues. Anderson was known to have a knack for stepping up in big games, which garnered him the reputation of a “money” player. His five playoff overtime goals rank third in NHL history, while his 17 playoff game-winning goals put him fifth all-time.
Gord Bamford - Country Music Singer Number: 32 Born: 17 April, 1976 Birthplace: Traralgon, Victoria, Australia Gord Bamford is an Australian-Canadian country music singer. He has released five studio albums. Nine of his songs have charted on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, which began publication in 2007.
Shawn Belle - Defence Number: 45 Born: 3 January, 1985 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Shawn James Robert Belle is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche.
Edmonton Oilers Alumni Team Jeff Deslaurier - Goaltender Number: 38 Born: 15 May, 1984 Birthplace: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for Augsburger Panther in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Deslauriers was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft with the 31st overall pick.
Andrew Ference - Defence Number: 21 Born: 17 March, 1979 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Andrew James Stewart Ference is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. Ference started in the NHL during the 1999–2000 season and has played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, and Edmonton Oilers. In 2011, Ference helped the Bruins to their 6th Stanley Cup Championship. Ference last played for and captained the Edmonton Oilers. Ference was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but grew up in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Mark Fistric - Defence Number: 45 Born: 1 June, 1986 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Mark I. Fistric is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He last played with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars 28th overall in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. On January 2013, Prior to the lockout shortened 2012–13 season, Fistric was traded by the Stars to the Edmonton Oilers for a Third Round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He played major junior for the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. Joaquin Gage - Goaltender Number: 1 Born: 19 October, 1973 Birthplace: Vancouver, BC, Canada Joaquin Gage spent his junior career with the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL. Gage was selected in the fifth round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 109th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers. Gage played 23 games for the Oilers, and most of his career in the AHL. Gage retired in 2008. Ty Gretzky Number: 90 Born: 9 July, 1990 Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA In 2005-06 Ty Gretzky played and had 24 goals and 37 points in 16 games for the Brophy College Preparatory junior varsity team in Phoenix. He missed the league scoring title by a point. Gretzky founded the Gretzky Hockey School in 2014. The program is designed and run by Gretzky family and friends within the hockey world.
Doug Hicks - Defence Number: 5 Born: 29 May, 1955 Birthplace: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Doug Hicks was drafted into the NHL in 1974 6th overall in the first round by the Minnesota North Stars. He had a reputation as an "iron man" early in his NHL career. Hicks also played for the Chicago Black Hawks and Washington Capitals. He was picked by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft and played with them for 2 ½ years.
David "Lummer" Lumley – Right Wing Number: 20 Born: 1 September, 1954 Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada David Lumley played over 400 NHL games with the Montreal Canadians, Edmonton Oilers and Hartford Whalers. In his 5 years with the Oilers he won a Stanley Cup in 1984 and 1985. In 1986–87, he announced his retirement.
Craig MacTavish - Centre Number: 14 Born: 15 August, 1958 Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada Craig MacTavish is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He is the current Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers, and has also served as the team’s head coach and general manager. He played centre for 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues, winning the Stanley Cup four times. MacTavish later coached the Oilers from 2000 to 2009 and also served as assistant coach with the Rangers and Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Alumni Team
David Pelletier – Gold Medal Olympian 2002 – Honorary Player David Pelletier is a Canadian figure skater and Olympian winning a gold medal in Salt Lake City 2002 with his partner, Jamie Salé. Both skaters were inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 2008 and Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2009. Pelletier is also an accomplished hockey player.
Fernando Pisani – Right Wing Number: 34 Born: 27 December, 1976 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Fernado Pisani was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. In the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, Pisani scored a shorthanded overtime goal. It was the first time in the Stanley Cup Finals that an overtime game was decided by a shorthanded goal.
Kevin Primeau - Right Wings Number: 21 Born: 3 January, 1955 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Kevin Primeau is a retired professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks. He also played seven games in the World Hockey Association with the Edmonton Oilers, and played for Canada in the 1980 Olympics. He is currently the head coach of the Swiss team HC La Chaux-de-Fonds. He also was the head coach of the Hungarian team Alba Volán Székesfehérvár, which plays in the Austrian-based Erste Bank Hockey League, and the Hungarian national team. Terran Sandwith - Defence Number: 38 Born: 17 April, 1972 Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Terran Sandwith started his junior career with the Tri-City Americans in the WHL, steadily improving his point totals in three seasons with the team. For the 1991–92 seasons, Sandwith split time with the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Saskatoon Blades. He totalled 27 points to go along with 198 penalty minutes. He was selected in the second round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, 42nd overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers. Having never played a game with Philadelphia, Sandwith signed with the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent in April 1996. Ryan Smyth - Left Wing Number: 94 Born: 21 February, 1976 Birthplace: Banff, Alberta, Canada Power forward Ryan “Captain Canada” Smyth played most of his illustrious 19-year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, being drafted 6th overall in 1994. He also played with the NY Islanders, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings. Smyth won gold medals at the 1995 World Juniors, 2002 Winter Olympics, 2003 and 2004 World Championship and 2004 World Cup. Smyth retired on April 11, 2014 from the NHL in a celebrated event at home in Edmonton.
Garry Unger - Centre Number: 77 Born: 7 December, 1947 Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Garry Douglas “Iron man” Unger is a former professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967 until 1983. Unger set an NHL record by playing 914 consecutive games in the regular season between February 24, 1968 and December 21, 1979, doing so with four teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Flames. His record has since been surpassed by Doug Jarvis, who played 964 consecutive games.
Dave Wright - Heroes Hockey Challenge Online Auction Winner Number: 18 Born: 24 January, 1975 Birthplace: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada I’ve been living in the Edmonton area since 1979. I grew up playing hockey on the outdoor rinks of Spruce Grove, and to this day still jump at the chance to play on the outdoor rink in Edmonton. So honoured to skate in the Oilers colours today for a great cause.
Heroes Hockey Challenge Heroes Hockey Challenge shines the spotlight on some of this nation’s greatest heroes for the benefit of Canada’s unsung heroes. Former NHL Alumni will face-off against Canadian Armed Forces members in an exhibition of hockey pride that is sure to please Canadians. Heroes Hockey Challenge (HHC) is a series of charitable hockey fundraising events which take place annually in communities across Canada. Heroes Hockey Challenge events have been held since 2012, in various Canadian cities with the most recent in Toronto in 2015, and Victoria in 2016. To date more than $250,000 has been raised for the benefit of wounded soldiers and their families, and the families of the fallen soldiers. Whilst historically a Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Foundation (PPCLI Foundation) event, the PPCLI Foundation is proud to partner with the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) for this year’s HHC in Edmonton, with proceeds from the event equally shared between the two organizations. Mission The mission of Heroes Hockey Challenge is to raise awareness and needed funds for the benefit of those who serve: military members and their families, veterans, the wounded and the fallen.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light infantry (PPCLI) Foundation For more than 100 years, soldiers of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry have been serving Canadians with honour and distinction. The PPCLI Foundation was founded to ensure that legacy of our proud military history lives on in future generations. Since its formation in 2011, the Foundation has raised in excess of $2 million in cash and in kind donations. These funds have been judiciously applied to several programs specific to supporting serving soldiers, veterans and their families, families of our fallen soldiers and youth education. In essence, the tradition of the PPCLI is woven into the fabric of our Canadian heritage and history for our soldiers, veterans and their families. Governance In setting its priorities the Foundation is guided by a very active membership led by a group of trustees who together have almost accumulated almost three hundred years of service with the Regiment. Our Patron, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, our Colonel in Chief takes an active interest in our activities as do our Vice Patrons, the Honorary Colonels of the Army, PPCLI and Loyal Edmonton Regiment, as well as the Lieutenant Governors of our four western provinces. Our Legacy Soldiers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry have served Canada and Canadians for more than 100 years. Today, the Patricia’s represent the most of Canada’s ‘boots on the ground’ deployment both inside and outside of Canada. The Patricia’s have always been amongst the first in the field which has resulted in the regiment shouldering some of the heaviest of casualties. Building on this legacy of service to Canada the PPCLI Foundation has established a number of projects that enable its good work to continue in communities across Canada. Efforts are largely focused in Alberta due to the strong ties with the Cities of Edmonton and Calgary.
The Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
The MFRC is a non-profit charitable organization that is governed by a Board of Directors, made up of 51% military families, who know first-hand the effect and toll military life can have on the family unit. The MFRC is the only local non-profit organization nationally mandated as the frontline service provider to Canadian military families. The MFRC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals and families in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through positive action, education and support. For over 25 years the MFRC has been committed to supporting military families as they navigate these unique challenges through programs and services that enhance the strength and resilience of military families. Absences from family support systems, difficulties during deployments, solo parenting or coping with an injury or loss are realities for military families; realities which can have a significant impact on family well-being. To provide a high standard of care and support to our military families, the MFRC provides and facilitates support in five key areas. Each of these key areas, listed below, encompasses a variety of programs, services and events aimed at enhancing the strength and resilience of military families; the foundation of the Canadian Armed Forces. Personal Development and Community Integration Mobility is an inherent part of the military lifestyle. The MFRC helps families integrate into their new communities, working to enhance their quality of life while promoting and supporting personal, family and community development. Child/Youth Development and Parenting Support Another element contributing to the health and well-being of military families is accessible support for the care and development of children and youth, as well as resources to encourage positive parenting. The MFRC supports parents in their care-giving role and provides opportunities for healthy development of children and youth. Family Separation and Reunion (Deployment Support) It is no secret that the operational and training requirements of the CAF often result in the absence of CAF members from his or her family. Associated increased risk factors for CAF members may heighten family concerns and anxieties. To assist families during deployments, the MFRC offers a variety of peer-support and individual programs and services. Mental Health and Wellness The emphasis the MFRC places on strengthening and enhancing the well-being of our military members and their families is significant. We understand the importance of reinforcing the already existing capacity of individuals and their families through preventative services facilitated by Family Support workers is invaluable. Veteran Family Support The Veteran Family Pilot Program is a four-year program that provides services to medically-released/ releasing CAF members and their families. The Edmonton Garrison MFRC is one of seven pilot sites offering the Veteran Family Program.
Special Thanks to: The 2017 Heroes Hockey Challenge Organizing Committee: Glenn Cumyn, Heroes Hockey Challenge Founder Malcolm Bruce, PPCLI Foundation, Event Co-Chair Roza Parlin, MFRC, Event Co-Chair France Bourgeois/Capt Doug Boyes/ Shawna Bruce/Estella Cumyn/John Croucher/ Capt Brougham Deegan/Alex Gault/ Capt Shaun McGuinness/Garry Meyer/ WO Shaun Peterson/Jerry Scheidl/ Eden Suley/Elaine Vrolijk All our fantastic volunteers and MFRC staff who have worked hard to help make this weekend a success!
A Nation Needs Its Heroes
PPCLI Foundation 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. Calgary, AB T2T 5J4 Telephone: (403) 410-2340 ext 2684 Email: officemanager@ppclifoundation.ca www.ppclifoundation.ca Charitable Registration No. 84205 7804-RR0001
Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre Bldg 161, Mons Avenue, Lancaster Park Mailing Address: PO Box 10500 Station Forces Edmonton, AB T5J 4J5 Telephone: (780) 973-4011 ext 6300 Fax: (780) 973-1401 Email: information@mfrcedmonton.com www.CAFconnection.ca/edmonton Charitable registration No. 14080 0970-RR0001