Minor hockey players from seven teams across Saskatchewan will get the opportunity to watch some of Western Canada's most elite junior hockey players, thanks to SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.
The 4th Annual SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan takes place January 15, 2011. Hockey Day is intended to promote hockey at a grassroots level, raise awareness of the importance of the local rink, and celebrate the many volunteers who assist in keeping hockey active in their community.
The Western Hockey League (WHL) Youth Experience Contest received 93 entries this year, with seven minor hockey teams selected to attend a WHL game in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and Swift Current during SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan weekend activities. The winning teams this year are from the communities of Montmartre, Rouleau/Avonlea, Radville, Rosetown, Carrot River, Herbert and Choiceland.
"This is an exceptional opportunity for SaskEnergy, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) and the Western Hockey League to contribute to the development of hockey in our communities. These young players get to see elite hockey played at the major junior level and learn how hard work and determination can really pay off," said Doreen Eagles, MLA Estevan on behalf of Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. "SaskEnergy is again proud to partner with the SHA to keep this experience an important part of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan."
The lucky team which will attend the Moose Jaw Warriors home game on Friday, January 14, 2011 against the Prince Albert Raiders is the Radville Nationals.
