Congratulations to the WH U9A1 Red and U10A1 Red teams!!  

From November 23rd to December 23rd  these players were challenged to  take 100 shots per day anywhere they could (on their driveway, in their basement on their outdoor rink or in their garage) track their results and collect pledges for each day that they completed the task.

These 26 kids took over 80,000 shots and raised a staggering  $21,345.00 to help support Ronald McDonald House.  

What a great way to keep the kids busy and support a great cause.    Great job everyone!!

https://www.rmhcmanitoba.org/how-you-can-help/hockey-heroes-program

Many thanks to Scotiabank for their generous donation to APHA!

It is greatly appreciated.

As we continue to navigate through the challenges presented to us, I would ask that you get the message out to all of your participants about rink protocol. Please ensure that you forward this message out to ALL of your coaches at ALL levels. Please also insist that they forward this information on to ALL PARENTS.

Since this differs from rink to rink, our message is very clear and will apply to all rinks.

Only 1 parent/spectator per player will be permitted.

Arrive just prior to game time and remain in your seat with your mask on the entire time unless using the washroom.

****DO NOT STAND AROUND CHATTING IN THE LOBBY.

You are there to watch the game/practice - not to socialize or congregate in groups in the lobby. You are either in the rink in your seat, in the washroom, or in your car. There are NO OTHER OPTIONS.****

After the ice time, leave the rink and building and wait in your car for your child without congregating in groups outside of the entrance. The exception to this is obviously younger kids that require assistance.

***This applies to all levels of hockey Male and Female A, AA and AAA.***

The rink staff will not be walking around to enforce rules and get into confrontations, however they WILL report non compliance and that WILL put us at risk of losing our ice privileges' and risk losing our season.

Let's all remember that this is about the children and the many benefits associated with them being active. It is IMPERATIVE that we all follow these rules and enforce compliance at ALL facilities.

The mission of the APHA hockey program is to make sure that our children have fun while learning skills that will help them enjoy a lifetime of hockey and develop into complete individuals. Our reward for taking on this challenge is more children playing and staying in hockey.