Register for Hockey Day in GA

Times Reporter    

 

Gleichen’s annual pond hockey event is back for its fifth year on Feb. 8. Players ages 4-17, male and female, are invited to register for Hockey Day in GA.

Each team that registers will play three non-contact 4-on-4 shinny style games, and also have lunch and an event souvenir package included. Games will be played on three outdoor surfaces and one indoor surface at the Gleichen Arena.

“For pond hockey, there are not a lot of events that run in the province, at least for kids,” Cara Sheppard said, president of the Gleichen Minor Hockey Association. “This gives kids the opportunity to have that tournament or event kind of thing.”

The event has grown every year since 2009, when it started with 50 kids. Roughly 150 were involved last year, and up to 200 are expected for Feb. 8. 

Former NHLer and Edmonton native Jason Strudwick attended last year’s Hockey Day in GA event.

“He’s an Edmonton Oiler alumni,” Sheppard said. “He came out last year and skated with the kids, and signed autographs. We’re hoping for somebody again this year, we’re not quite sure if we’ll be able to get anybody, but we’re putting the word out and trying to.”

To register for the event, please contact Cara Sheppard by Jan. 10, by phone (403-734-3515) or e-mail (shepfarm@xplornet.ca). Cost is $5 to register.