The Moose Jaw U15A Warriors have a chance to win $100,000 through the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup challenge after working to ensure hockey is welcoming for immigrants and newcomers.
The Warriors and Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) teamed up a few weeks ago after the hockey club organized a skating lesson for the latter’s clients, as part of the challenge’s goal to make hockey more inclusive, explained Kaleigh Pousett, community connections co-ordinator.
The hockey team rented the ice for newcomers to come and skate for their first time, while the players provided one-on-one instruction for all participants. The players and their families also provided skates and helmets and equipment donations.
The Warriors have been selected as regional finalists for Saskatchewan based on their activities. They are now competing against 11 other teams from across the country. The winner will receive a cool $100,000 that will go toward its charity of choice.
This year, the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup had a new purpose: to rally together to make hockey more inclusive than ever, its website explained. It wanted to “shift change” through good deeds that helped more people from all backgrounds and abilities jump into the game, giving more people the chance to play.
Since December, youth hockey teams across the country have been completing good deeds in their communities. Besides winning $100,000, the winners will also have their name added to the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup trophy.
If they win, the U15A Warriors have selected the MJMC as the recipient for this money, said Pousett. The finalists were announced during the March 19 broadcast of Hockey Night in Canada.
“The grand prize winner is selected through a voting process, so we need everyone’s support in promoting this opportunity and helping them (Warriors) get to the finish line,” she added.
Voting opened on March 19 and goes until Saturday, April 2. Participants can vote once a day, while they can vote 10 times on March 26 during Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Day.
Chevrolet Canada will donate $1 to the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund for every vote cast this season. This money will be used to subsidize hockey registration fees for Canadian youths.
To vote, visit the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup website.
