NORTH ISLAND
GAZETTE
The North Island Gazette and the following sponsors take this opportunity to introduce you to the teams of Minor Hockey on the North Island.
Minor Hockey
2012
North Island
To all Minor Hockey Supporters, Parents, Volunteers and Sponsors: Hockey is a wonderful sport. The hub of most Canadian communities in the winter is often the arena, and it’s difficult to imagine a place kids are more excited to go to in their own town. Our minor hockey program on the North Island is a strong one, not only building community and skills within a town, but between towns as well. However, it takes more than we are giving it to keep it healthy. Our referee and coach numbers are at a critical level on the North Island. Our volunteer base to help in other areas is shrinking quickly and based on my experience over the last 8 years I have been involved in minor hockey we need more people to step up and help out any way they can. Minor Hockey relies heavily on the support of volunteers, sponsors and businesses. Without such help, minor hockey cannot exist. You don’t need to have a child in minor hockey to help. This is your chance to give back to a sport that you enjoyed as a child or to “Pay it Forward” so that the opportunity is there when your children want to join. Watching a group of young hockey players grow and develop over a time span is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever known, and I invite anyone who wishes to be a part of it to come and do the same. A chance to have a positive influence on the youth of our towns is one of the most valuable things we can provide our children, and something that so many people can contribute to. Please consider lending a hand in the coming year so that we can continue to rebuild and attract new players to minor hockey. Without your help we wouldn’t have teams. For those that helped out in any way this past season, whether it was as a parent, volunteer or a sponsor we greatly appreciate your time, money and efforts to making this past year a success. Sincerely, Vadim Stavrakov President, Tri Port Minor Hockey Association
Special thanks to the many volunteers, coaches & refs
Congratulations
HBS
1700 Broughton Blvd • Port McNeill 250-956-3323 8775 Granville St • Port Hardy 250-949-8223
Hardy Builders’ Supply
Play Fair, Play Hard. Open 8am-9pm daily #2-311 Hemlock Street, Port McNeill
6954 Market St. Port Hardy, BC
250-956-2881
250-949-6611
Proud to support the continuous development of LEMARE LAKE LOGGING North Island Hockey
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Proud to sponsor local sports
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250-956-2686
250-949-6455
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm
DAVE LANDON MOTORS
Haida Way Inn
Thanks to all the volunteers for your support of Minor Hockey.
Great season Port McNeill 250-956-3373 www.port-mcneill.com
250-949-6393 DL # 5507
Way to Go!
Congratulations to Minor Hockey
250-956-3367
250-956-3328
Always Play Fair & Have Fun
Congratulations to all the players Thanks for your local support
1705 Campbell Way Port McNeill Open Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
250-956-4404
250-949-7771
Photos courtesy Strait Shooter Photography Food’s ready when you are!
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Timberland Sport Centre Thanks for your local support
Congratulations Teams!
250-949-6544
Port McNeill
250-949-2345
250-956-3544
250-284-3525
Glen Lyon Inn 250.949.7115
FP Foods 1071 Marine Drive, Port Alice
250-949-6307
Thanks Coaches & Sponsors DEALER #7983
9045 Granville Street
250-949-7442
1.877.949.7115 (US & Canada) • Fax: 250.949.7415 6435 Hardy Bay Road, Box 103 Port Hardy, V0N 2P0 www.glenlyoninn.com • info@glenlyoninn.com