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Hockey Saskatchewan and its partners recognize that the rink is at the heart of every small community, serving as a place of gathering throughout the year.
Through the Hockey Day in Saskatchewan initiative, we hope to give communities a chance to celebrate their rinks - and to preserve them - so future generations can enjoy the same experiences growing up as we were fortunate enough to experience.
Hockey Day in Saskatchewan provides associations a fundraising platform to keep rinks alive and well in all communities, both big and small, and we encourage each minor hockey association to hold an event in their own community for Hockey Day in Saskatchewan. Check out these success stories from past hosts and participants!
KINISTINO 2024
The 16th annual Hockey Day in Saskatchewan event was hosted in Kinistino in January 2024, raising nearly $112,000 to be used for renovations within the community arena.
MARTENSVILLE: 2023
The community of Martensville hosted the 2023 event and were able to raise over $72,511 to assist in their initiative to replace their existing rink.
RADVILLE: 2022
Radville played host to Hockey Day in Saskatchewan in 2022 after the 2021 event was postponed due to the pandemic. Despite challenges during the event, a total of $73,000 was raised for the community.
HILLMOND: 2020
The hamlet of Hillmond and surrounding communities contributed over $207,000 to replace the existing rink boards in the Wade Redden Arena.
GULL LAKE: 2019
The community of Gull Lake raised over $128,000 to go towards renovations and upkeep of the Gull Lake Skating Rink.
BALCARRES: 2018
The host organizing committee announced a profit of $67,295 to help cover renovations to their 51-year-old facility.
SHELLBROOK & PINEHOUSE: 2017
Raised a record-setting $175,000 for Shellbrook’s arena and generated some much-appreciated development programs for aspiring players, coaches, and referees in the remote community of Pinehouse.
WADENA: 2016
Over $101,000 was raised for the town's arena project.
CARNDUFF: 2015
Over $85,000 was raised for improvement to their existing arena.
ST. WALBURG: 2014
Over $84,000 was raised for interior projects at the St. Walburg arena, with an additional $85,000 raised in communities across the province.
ASSINIBOIA: 2013
Over $44,000 raised towards building a new hockey rink! Thirty-nine other communities around the province raised an additional $163,000!
MELVILLE: 2012
Raised over $24,000 from gate admission, a pancake breakfast, progressive 50/50 draw, live and silent auctions, raffle tables and more!
WALDHEIM: 2011
Over $23,000 was put towards rink improvements and participation around the province grew to over 1000 communities!
LANIGAN: 2010
Raised over $130,000 to put towards the installation of a new ice plant, and the WHL Youth Experience contest was introduced.
LAMPMAN: 2009
Raised almost $73,000 highlighted by a banquet featuring three guest speakers and 400 guests.
UNITY: 2008
The inaurgural event raised over $20,000 towards the construction of female dressing rooms.