Wynyard Minor Hockey Days has come and gone for another year, and WOW... The days saw an incredible total of 10 games played, numerous, coaches, fans, officials, and, of course, players involved; and, to top it all off, several amazing prizes were handed out, and a great deal of money was raised for the Wynyard Minor Hockey organization. All money raised will go directly to benefit the players of WMH.
One WMH parent was quoted saying, "Congratulations Wynyard Minor Hockey Day Committee!!! 🥅🏒🥅🏒What a great weekend!!!
Players, coaches, refs, Angie & Wayne and staff, Dale & Terry, volunteers and fans....thanks for a fantastic weekend!!".
Wynyard Minor Hockey Days chairperson, Chris Blyth, was quick to acknowledge the committee and volunteers, stating, "Many thanks the MHD committee: Alana Melsted, Andrea Kletzel, and Di Heuchert for your commitment to Minor Hockey Days. You all have selflessly worked so hard to make this tournament a success! Thank you… We make a great team!
Much appreciation to the parents who volunteered their time at MHD this weekend, thank you so much.".
Major prize winners for the day were:
Travel Package - Dean Heuchert
Wind-up Package - Steph Cuddington
Smart TV - Finn Anderson
Blades Package - Riley Anthony
Cash Package - Darren Bowen
Rush Package - Terry Johnston
Outdoor Activity Package - Jake Oshynko
WMH Registration - Dylan Peterson
PS4 - Ryden Burns
Action Camera and Drone - Denis Dashey
Thirty-One Package - Mya Lasuita
Saucer King - Alyxa Melsted
On behalf of the WMH executive, parents, supporters, and most importantly, our players, THANK YOU to the MHD committee, to the many volunteers, to the generous supporters, and to our many many fans; without your hard work and support, we could not make this weekend possible.
And, to our players, thank you for your dedication to our organization and for wearing the Monarch logo with pride every time you pull on your jerseys. Most importantly, thank you, players, for reminding us all what our organization is really all about!!!
The last word goes to our chairperson, Chris Blyth: "Our beloved arena was without a doubt the heart of Wynyard this weekend. Antique or not, our small town rink was the scene of another amazing Minor Hockey Days tournament!
Thanks to our outstanding local businesses and residents, the lobby was loaded with prizes and buzzing with people! Thank you to Wynyard for your generosity, your love of hockey and the kids that play it!".
See you all next year!!