GARDEN VILLAGE, ON,
Feb. 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Today,
Hydro One announced it is returning as the presenting sponsor of
the 49th Little Native Hockey League tournament. To mark the 30-day
countdown to the event, Hydro One and Nipissing First Nation are
encouraging teams to enter into the "Win As One Team" contest.
Participants can enter online to share their team spirit and
excitement about the upcoming tournament for a chance to win new
hockey sticks and helmets.
This year's host community, Nipissing First Nation, will welcome
over 3,500 competitors and 228 teams from Indigenous communities
across Ontario to Mississauga from March
16-19 to compete in the tournament. As the presenting
sponsor, Hydro One will be on-site throughout the tournament
offering tools and tips to play safe.
"Hydro One is proud to support this annual event that brings
thousands of people together to celebrate the power of sport. The
Little NHL tournament is one of the many ways we work to build
lasting relationships with Indigenous communities across the
province," said Derek Chum, Vice
President, Indigenous Relations, Hydro One. "We applaud Nipissing
First Nation for its efforts in hosting what is sure to be a
fantastic event."
"On behalf of the LNHL Executive Committee, we are very excited
to work alongside the host community of Nipissing First Nation and
Hydro One for the upcoming 2020 Little NHL which promises to be the
best hockey tournament in Ontario. The Little NHL has grown to
228 teams from a mere 17 teams in 1971. In many of the communities,
Little NHL is a hallmark hockey event for all players, parents,
family and community members to participate in and take pride in
our children and young people," said Marian Jacko, President
of the Little Native Hockey League's Executive Committee. "It is an
opportunity for everyone to come together to promote the Little
NHL's four pillars of respect, citizenship, sportsmanship and
education, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the opening
ceremonies."
"Nipissing First Nation is proud to host the
49th Annual Little NHL Hockey Tournament
in Mississauga on March 16-19, 2020. We are honoured
to celebrate our theme 'All Nations, One Family' with
thousands of youth and families from First Nations across
Ontario," said Chief Scott McLeod, Nipissing First Nation. "The
Little NHL brings youth together to play with pride and showcase
their communities, and we are grateful to partners such as Hydro
One for generously supporting this tradition that creates so many
lasting memories and friendships."
The Little NHL is sponsored through Hydro One's community
investment program, Building Safe Communities, which focuses on
supporting communities through safety training and safe
play.
More information about the "Win as One Team" contest can be
found at: www.HydroOne.com/LittleNHL.
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