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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF HOCKEY EDMONTON MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER

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QEMHW 2022 FINALS SCHEDULE

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QEMHW 2022 2020 FACTS AND FIGURES

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QEMHW 2022 APPAREL INFORMATION

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QEMHW 2022 RULES & REGULATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS FROM THE MAYOR OF EDMONTON AND THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA

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EDMONTON ARENA LOCATOR MAP

MESSAGES FROM THE CHAIR AND HONOURARY CHAIR OF QEMHW

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STUART SKINNER GOING FROM PUTTING PUCKS IN THE NET TO KEEPING THEM OUT

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DUNCAN MACDOUGALL ON REFFING QEMHW

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MEMORIES MONTAGE FROM QEMHW 2020

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SPOTLIGHT ON AN OFFICIAL FEATURING GRAHAM WARNER

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Without the support of coaches, parents, players, volunteers and sponsors, Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week wouldn’t have a shot!

Thank you to everyone whose time, effort and dedication helped make this year’s Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week such a success.

Quikcard Minor Hockey Week is proud to be supported by community leaders committed to the development of our youth.

Thank you for your ongoing support of sportsmanship and minor hockey in the Edmonton region.

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Message From Hockey Edmonton 10618 124 Street Edmonton, AB T5N 1S3 Ph: (780) 413-3498 • Fax: (780) 440-6475 www.hockeyedmonton.ca Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week is played on traditional land in Treaty Six Territory. We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries.

HOCKEY EDMONTON | EXECUTIVES President: Will Jang 1st VP: Tomiko McCall 2nd VP: Carlos Vieira Director Elite Hockey: Tracey Orbell Director Community Hockey: John Putters Treasurer: Peter Gouveia Director at Large: Bruce Wright Director at Large: Karen Hiscock

Welcome back to Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week!

It feels great to be able to say that after what we went through last season with Covid-19 wreaking havoc with our schedules. We’re back playing with a greater appreciation for the game than ever before.

It’s been great watching the kids back on the ice this season and QEMHW takes this sentiment to a whole new level. For many teams, minor hockey week is the highlight of their season – and we agree! There’s nothing quite like getting on a run during minor hockey week and striking gold on finals weekend.

No matter what the outcome, we hope everyone has a ton of fun over the next ten days. We thank the thousands of people who help to make this happen - the players, their families, the referees, the volunteers and the sponsors all work together to create this magical event.

Welcome back and thank you for what you do to help make Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week what it is.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SE District: Darren Buma SW District: Rob Sharp NW District: Pauline Hughes NE District: Dylan Thomas KC Federation: Paul Brown EGHA: Aimee Skye CAC: Rick McAdie MLAC: Neil Brown KC: Bruce Fitzpatrick SSAC: Ted Boomer EFAC: Howie Draper

STAFF Technical Director: Joel Lenius Registrar: Glenn Sommerville Ice Allocator: Ray Vigneau Ice Scheduler: Dave Linman Office Manager: Sharlene Cook Communications: Kylee Quinn General Manager: Steve Hogle

Yours in Hockey, Will Jang

President Hockey Edmonton

Message From Hockey Edmonton Alumni As one of the world’s largest minor hockey tournaments with a remarkable 58 years of history, being a part of Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week has undoubtedly become a special tradition in our city’s hockey community.

Congratulations to all of the players and coaches for your hardwork and sportsmanship. We have an abundance of gratitude towards our volunteers, especially our terrific onice officials for the time you are contributing to this event.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you goes out to all family members, who simultaneously perform the role of supporter, mentor, cheerleader, and personal Uber driver for all of our minor hockey athletes. Each and every one of you are a part of the legacy of this event and make up our Hockey Edmonton family.

Sincerely,

Hockey Edmonton Alumni

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Message From The Publisher This year marks the 58th anniversary of Edmonton Minor Hockey Week, for which Quikcard has been the title sponsor for the past 21 years!

This tournament has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest minor hockey tournament in the world. An event this large could not happen without the tireless work of volunteers, which is true of its very beginning, and just as true today. This includes the organizers, schedule-makers, scorekeepers, coaches, team managers, etc. who donate their time and effort for the benefit of the kids who participate in this tournament.

Officials also participate in Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week, and they donate their time in doing so. The value of their donated time works out to over $40,000, which is a huge commitment, something we should remember when we see them on the ice. This is an important reminder for all those who participate, whether you are a player, coach or a fan watching the game.

CREDITS President and Publisher | Rob Suggitt Graphic Designers Katelyn Suggitt Contributing Writers Duncan MacDougall Hockey Edmonton Rob Suggitt Cover Photo Provided by Hockey Edmonton Copy Editing Shari Narine

In this edition of the magazine, we have included great photos taken at previous years’ events. You can see how proud and excited the players are, especially when they win a gold medal.

Photography Credits Andy Devlin - Oilers Entertainment Group Hockey Edmonton Sam Skinner SC Parker Photography

Win or lose, the common theme is to make this tournament special for the players, one they will remember for years to come.

Accounting Manager Amber-Lea Grmek

To the players, we extend our best wishes! Memories of a lifetime will come to many who play hockey during Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. As parents, family members and friends cheer you on, give it your best, and above all, have fun!

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PROCLAMATION

MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA

WHEREAS, founded in 1964, Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week is one of the largest and longest running minor hockey tournaments in the world;

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week.

AND WHEREAS, more than 10,000 players from over 600 minor hockey teams will descend on arenas across our city to take part in this event;

After its first-ever year off, I’m delighted to see Minor Hockey Week return to Edmonton. Hockey not only contributes to a healthy lifestyle, it also helps players learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and leadership.

Developing these skills on the ice contributes to lifelong self-confidence and success outside of the arena. Games and tournaments also provide an excellent opportunity for teams, families, and communities to connect in the pursuit of common goals with the get ‘er done spirit for which Alberta is renowned.

AND WHEREAS, this tournament offers young aspiring hockey players the opportunity to enhance their skills and practice good sportsmanship; AND WHEREAS, with current and past participants now spanning generations, this annual tournament is a highlight for Edmontonians in the winter season;

THEREFORE I, MAYOR AMARJEET SOHI, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 7-16, 2022 “QUIKCARD EDMONTON MINOR HOCKEY WEEK” IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA’S CAPITAL CITY.

Dated this 7th day of January, 2022

I want to thank all the coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and families who help build strong, healthy communities by making Edmonton Minor Hockey Week an annual reality.

Best wishes, also, to all the players taking part in this year’s tournaments.

You’ve practiced tirelessly to be the best you can be— now it’s time to dream big and play hard!

Amarjeet Sohi MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EDMONTON

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Message From The QEMHW Honourary Chairperson

I’m excited to be returning for my second term as the Chair of the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week! Over the last 18 months, minor hockey has been in flux and with a great deal of uncertainty. Some days we were on the ice, other days we weren’t and then there were days when we had to make changes on the fly! With our 2022 edition of the QEMHW, we are excited to be bringing the joy in playing back to the children.

We are looking forward to a fantastic Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week! All the preparations have many of us more excited than the players! We are thrilled this great event is back after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Our committee this year pays homage to committees of the past and their help is greatly appreciated. Darryl Davis, Joan Kirillo, Ray Vigneau, Rod McMahon, Sharlene Cook, Steve Hogle and Kylee Quinn have been fantastic to work with and I am forever indebted to them for their insight and contributions.

We extend our gratitude to the referees who come forward to volunteer their time as they give back to the game. Their generosity does not go unnoticed – we truly appreciate their commitment.

A big thanks also goes out to all the volunteers in the community, as they form the front line and have the first interactions with parents and players in the arenas.

Without your efforts we would not be in a position to host the event.

To our sponsors, THANK YOU! We are excited to have Quikcard back as our title sponsor. We also salute our other partners, including the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, McDonalds, Elite Promotions, Hockey Edmonton Alumni, Vimy/Donnan Hockey Academy, St. Thomas More Hockey Academy and Serdachny Hockey.

I have had the good fortune to be involved in hockey since 1959, when I coached a team with the Bellevue Community League. That’s more than six decades and looking back I can sincerely say I would not have changed a thing. Our three children took me into the sporting world and I am forever grateful for that.

All the kids I have seen over the years have had a tremendous impact on me. I have watched them become better players and better people. It is amazing to see how this great game can enable all of us to better ourselves.

Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week epitomizes this. Many people view this as the biggest event of the season and I wholeheartedly agree. We get to see thousands of players, their families and volunteers come together so the kids can have fun playing the game they love and get better on and off the ice throughout the process.

I look forward to making new friendships and creating new memories during my term as honourary chair and sharing my belief that “Sporting People are Great People!”

On behalf of the committee and Hockey Edmonton, I invite you to come and enjoy the festivities of what will be an amazing 10 days of outstanding hockey and community celebration.

Welcome Back!

Sincerely,

Paul Raimundo Chairperson, Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week

Sincerely,

Jack Laurie

Honourary Chairperson, Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week

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59 Championship games to be played Quikcard Edmonton FACTS & Minor Hockey Week FIGURES

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2022 RULES 1

GENERAL RULES

1.1

Every player dressed must play at least twice in every period during regulation play, with the exception of goalkeepers.

If the team has two goalkeepers, each one must play at least one period in each game. No warm ups for incoming goalkeepers. Coaches and managers failing to comply with the above rule will be dealt with by the Discipline Chairperson.

1.2

The Tournament Arena Manager is in charge of the arena and his or her decision is final.

1.3

Time clocks shall start at the listed game time. Any team not on the ice and ready to play within five (5) minutes of the listed time may be disqualified. The Arena Manager shall be the judge of this action.

1.4

If, in the Arena Manager’s opinion, a uniform change is required, the home team shall make the change. Note: It would be advisable that the Team Managers confer before the game to ensure that no game time will be lost during the necessary sweater change.

1.5

All Hockey Edmonton and EFHL Rules and Regulations are in effect during QEMHW. They count as regular league games for the purpose of determining the number of games a player/coach/manager or trainer will sit out. Suspensions incurred in Minor Hockey Week will carry over into league play if not fully served in QEMHW.

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1.7

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In the event referees do not arrive, the below rule will apply:

Rule 41-K, Page 74, Canadian Hockey Association Official Rule Book: If for whatever reason, the ref or linesman appointed is prevented from appearing, the managers or coaches of the two (2) competing clubs shall agree on a referee and one (1) or two (2) linesmen. If they are unable to agree, they shall appoint a player from each team who shall act as officials.

In case of dispute, the decision of the QEMHW Chairperson or their designate is final. There are no appeals during QEMHW.

& REGULATIONS 2.3 (a) Every player competing in the games sanctioned

by HA and its MHAs shall be a member of a hockey team registered with HA and shall, prior to competing in their first league game, be duly registered in the registry.

2.3 (b) In addition to the current information required for registration a player movement form must be submitted to the zone minor administration coordinator for each nonresident player at the time of registration.

Hockey Canada Minimum Suspension RULE # 2.3 INFRACTION: Ineligible Players / Team Officials: Team official who is party to or had knowledge of playing a player not properly registered with that team or properly affiliated to that team and/or allowing a team official who is not properly registered to that team to participate on the bench. Team official who is party to or had knowledge of playing a player or allows a team official to participate on the bench who is under suspension.

2.4

AFFILIATE PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED, with the exception being of goalies. If an affiliated goaltender is not available, the Hockey Alberta Substitute Goaltender process is to be used (just as in league play).

2.5

Approved players and bench staff names must be legibly printed (or have a sticker affixed) to the game sheet by the designated team official. Players are NOT required to sign the game sheet during QEMHW. A person who is an approved HCR bench staff must sign the game sheet.

2.6

In the event a team does not show for their game, the coach will be subject to disciplinary action. The offending team will forfeit the game.

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REGULATION TIME

3.1

Duration of games will be posted on draw sheets at each arena. The arena manager is responsible for advising game officials of the games duration. Games will be straight time.

The last two (2) minutes shall be stop time unless there is a goal spread of five (5) goals or more then it will be straight time.

Game time will run the duration, no matter what.

3.2

FINALS – last five (5) minutes will be stop time unless there is a five (5) goal spread or more, then it will be straight time.

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TEAM REGISTRATION

3.3

2.1

Coaches must be in possession of their approved HCR team roster and able to present to the arena manager at their request (it’s recommended that associations issue updated HCR team rosters - paper/electronic - to all teams no later than the week prior to the start of QEMHW play).

The referees may assess a two (2) minute bench minor penalty for delay of game if they feel the coaching staff is using up time by deliberately slowing down the line changes. This rule applies to both straight and stop time. The clock will not stop for any reason (injury or otherwise) once the opening face-off has taken place (exception being rules 3.1 & 3.2).

3.4

All minor penalties are two (2) minutes of straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck. All major penalties are 5 minutes straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck. All misconducts will be 10 minutes straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck. Any portion of a penalty not served during straight time will be completed as a stop time penalty.

3.5

In case of a tie at the end of regulation play, overtime will be played. Play will continue until the first goal is scored, which will terminate the game, and the team scoring the goal will be the winner.

3.6

No timeouts may be called by a coach or player during regulation time.

2.2

All players registered on the team must be named on the game sheet and those not dressed shall be noted appropriately with an explanation of why they are not dressed.

2.3

If a team arrives at the arena without their HCR team roster or with a roster that does not have all participants duly noted, an official HCR team roster must be produced by the team or an association executive prior to the end of regulation time of said game or the issue will be passed on to discipline and dealt with according to the below regulation.

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OVERTIME

4.1

Overtime is played to sudden victory. Teams may remove goalkeepers at any time. Teams may change “on the fly” at any time. To commence overtime, each team will place six (6) players (one may be a goaltender) on the ice. The teams will not change ends for the overtime period and the time clock will be set for one (1) minute.

4.2 4.3

OVERTIME SHALL BE STOP TIME.

4.4

Once each team has been reduced to two (2) players, the clock will be set to six (6) minutes. To commence play, the face-off will be held at the centre ice spot. There will be no further reductions to the number of players and the one minute periods will end. Time will continue until the six (6) minute period has expired. If still tied at the end of the six (6) minute period, ten (10) minute periods will be played with two (2) players (one may be a goaltender) until a winner is determined.

To commence play in the ten (10) minute period, the face-off will be held at the centre ice spot.

Overtime will be played in one (1) minute increments. At the end of one (1) minute, the horn will sound and each team will remove one (1) player from the ice. Play will resume immediately at the centre ice spot. The timekeeper will stop the clock and sound the horn after each minute until the teams are reduced to two (2) players (one may be a goaltender) on the ice. Game time will run the duration, no matter what.

4.5

No timeouts may be called by a coach or player in overtime.

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PENALTIES

5.1

All minor penalties are two (2) minutes of straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck. All major penalties are five minutes straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck. All misconducts will be ten minutes straight time and the penalty will begin at the drop of the puck.

5.2

Penalties incurred in regulation time and not completely served in regulation time shall carry over into the overtime period (as a stop time penalty) and will be completed in overtime unless the game is ended.

5.3

Penalties incurred during overtime should be handled as stated below:

• Should each team have an unexpired time penalty when teams are reduced to two (2) players (including the goaltender), a penalty shot(s) will be awarded to each team. The team with the least time to serve will shoot first. Each team must be provided their shot. If the teams are still tied, overtime will continue.

• All time penalties incurred with two (2) players (including goaltenders) on the ice shall result in the awarding of penalty shot(s) in lieu of penalty times.

• If the game is still tied after period 7. Period 8 will begin with the clock set at 6:00 with face-off at centre ice and will be played with two (2) players (including goaltenders) until a winner is determined.

• If the game is still tied after period 8. Period 9 will begin with the clock set at 10:00 with face-off at centre ice and will be played with two (2) players (including goaltenders) until a winner is determined.

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U9 HOCKEY

Game formats and protocols align with Hockey Canada’s new program.

• Rink dividers: Half-ice divider systems setup across centre-ice line; • Game format: 4 vs. 4 plus goalie, 3-minute warm-up, TWO 24-minute game halves; • Puck: Blue Pucks only (4 oz.); • Scorekeeping: No scorekeeping, no standings, no statistics; • Face-offs: Start of game and second half; • Off-side & icing: None; • Goaltender freezes puck: offending team backs off and goalie gives puck to a teammate to resume play; • Goal is scored: scoring team backs off, goalie pulls puck out of net, resume play; • U9 shift length: 1.5 minutes; buzzer is set to 1.5 min intervals, on buzzer players leave puck, go to bench and new players enter the ice and continue to play; • Penalties: Offending player misses next shift, team still plays full strength. Major, match and misconduct infractions must be recorded on the game report.

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• At no time will a team be required to have less than two (2) players (including the goaltender) on the ice.

• If due to penalties, a team is reduced to two (2) players (including the goaltender) and another time penalty is incurred, the offending team will serve the most recent penalty and a penalty shot(s) will be awarded to the nonoffending team for each unexpired penalty.

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ARENA LOC ARENA LOCATOR MAP

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CATOR MAP ADDRESSES 1. Akinsdale & Kinex Arenas (St. Albert) 66 Hebert Road, St Albert 2. Bill Hunter Arena 9200 - 163rd Street 3. Broadmoor Arena (Sherwood Park) 2100 Oak Street, Sherwood Park 4. Callingwood Arena 17650 - 69th Avenue 5. Canadian Athletic Club Arena 14645 - 142nd Street 6. Castle Downs Arena 6A3, 11520 - 153 Avenue 7. Clare Drake Arena 87th Avenue & 115th Street 8. Clareview Arena 3804 - 139th Avenue 9. Confederation Arena 11204 - 43rd Avenue 10. Coronation Arena 13500 - 112th Avenue 11. Crestwood Arena 9940 - 147th Street 12. Donnan Arena 9105 - 80th Avenue 13. George S. Hughes Arena 10525 - 72nd Avenue 14. Glengarry Arena 13340 - 85th Street 15. Grand Trunk Arena 13025 - 112th Street

17. Kinsmen Twin Arena 1979 - 111th Street 18. Knights of Columbus Sport Complex 13160 - 137th Avenue 19. Londonderry Arena 14520 - 66th Street 20. Michael Cameron Arena 10404 - 56th Street 21. Millennium Place (Sherwood Park) 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park 22. Mill Woods Rec. Centre 7207 - 28th Avenue 23. NAIT Arena 11762 - 106th Street 24. Oliver Arena 10335 - 119th Street 25. Russ Barnes Arena 6725 - 121st Avenue 26. Servus Credit Union Place 400 Campbell Road, St Albert 27. Terwillegar Rec. Centre Subway Arena 2051 Leger Road 28. The Meadows Community Rec. Centre 2704 - 17th Street 29. Tipton Arena 10828 - 80th Avenue 30. Westwood Arena 12040 - 97 Street 31. Downtown Community Arena (Rogers Place)

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STUARTSKINNER

From Putting Pucks in the Net to Keeping them Out! Edmonton Oilers goalie was not always in net...

An Article by Hockey Edmonton Stuart Skinner is turning a lot of heads with his play these days in goal for the Edmonton Oilers. The netminder is showing a cool demeanour usually reserved for players far older than his 23 years and he combines that with an ability to make spectacular saves when called upon.

In seven games so far this season, Skinner has compiled an impressive 2.70 goals against average and a .921 save percentage (at the time of writing). His greatest outing of the year so far was besting Vezina trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets, making 46 saves in a 2-1 win.

Skinner was called up to the NHL squad this season after Mike Smith was injured and Skinner is making the most of his opportunity. But there was a time when a young Stuart Skinner appeared destined for great things … as a forward!

Skinner’s parents made sure all nine of their kids could skate.

The five girls were figure skaters while the four boys went on to hockey after taking figure skating or power skating lessons.

“You can have the hardest shot or be the best passer but if you can’t keep up with the play it’s going to be tough,” said Stuart’s dad, Sam. “I always felt it was important to learn how to use your edges to help you become a great skater.”

With great skating fundamentals in place as a foundation, Stuart headed off to play Timbits and then SWAT in Hockey Edmonton, where he was shining as a forward. Sam recalls heading out of town on a trip and reflecting upon how impressive his son was playing the game.

“He was playing centre and was amazing!”

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But things changed dramatically in Sam’s absence. After his brief trip out of town, he returned home in time to pick up Stuart from a practice which he remembers vividly.

“I recall walking through those doors downstairs at Mill Woods Arena and here’s Stuart coming at me and dragging a huge goalie bag on wheels behind him. I looked at his coach, John Goode, and asked him what’s going on. John told me they didn’t have a goalie and all the players were rotating through the position but it was Stuart who really wanted to play goal. I asked John, ‘What are you doing to me?!’”

On the ride home, Sam asked Stuart if he really wanted to play goal and Stuart insisted yes. They got home and Sam once again asked the same question and once again received the same answer. It was time to take action!

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Playing goal just always looked like a whole lot of fun,” Stuart recalls.

“It was weird. It was just something I always wanted to do. I just felt this pull to the net.

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Stuart knew there were some reasons he was destined to play out, led by his parents! “They wanted none of it! There is the cost, the pressure and 100 miles per hour pucks coming at the head!”

Sam told Stuart to put on the gear and head to their backyard rink for shots from his brothers. Stuart was amazed at the opportunity. There was no hesitation thinking about all the rubber he was about to face from his older brothers. He was just thrilled he had the green light to suit up in the goaltending gear!

Sam recruited Stuart’s three older brothers and told them to take five-gallon pails of pucks out to the backyard and hammer Stuart with shots. It was time to put an end to these crazy thoughts of playing goal!

SSAC Regional Champions. Stuart bottom left and Tyler Benson directly above Stuart. Photo Provided by Sam Skinner

Sam gave the boys a few minutes and then he went to the backyard to see how things were going. He walked out just as Scotty took a hard slapshot and nailed Stuart in the chest. Sam looked at Stuart. Stuart looked at Sam, and simply exclaimed, “Yes!” Sam knew he was sunk; he had a goalie on his hands.

“It’s always been his passion. He absolutely loves it. As soon as I saw that shot to the chest and his reaction, I knew I had to support him.”

“Playing goal just always looked like a whole lot of fun,” Stuart said. “It was weird. It was just something I always wanted to do.

I just felt this pull to the net.”

Over the years, Sam would often casually ask his young goaltending son if he was having fun. The answer was always the same: “I love it!”

Stuart loves those memories of growing up and his coaches, led

by John Goode, have had a tremendous influence on him.

“I remember playing in minor hockey week and I was feeling pretty sick. John told me sometimes you play better when you’re feeling tough. So, I played and I got a shutout!

SSAC Western Champions. Bottom left is Stuart and top right is Tyler Benson. Photo Provided by Sam Skinner

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I had a lot of fun. I got to play for SWAT and I remember playing Timbits in the Kinsmen Arenas. I always wanted to play goal even though we switched positions. It was really good and really fun and I got to make relationships and friendships for life, one being Tyler Benson.”

Skinner and Benson love the fact they’re once again teammates, this time on the club they grew up cheering for. The two of them also played elite hockey together with the South Side Athletic Club, winning a number of championships, before they headed off to rival teams in the Western Hockey League, where Skinner won a league championship with the Swift Current Broncos.

Skinner always found time to play other sports growing up and, in particular, loved basketball. Today he’s a golf fanatic while also finding time to enjoy walks and hikes. He always enjoyed learning different things, such as his new-found love for psychology.

“It might be the position I play. I don’t know. But I have always loved learning more about how the brain works. I really enjoy it.”

He also recognizes the value of time away from the rink, enjoying spending time with his family and, especially, his wife, Chloe, who is going to school to pursue health and nutrition studies.

“We enjoy the same kind of movies, from comedies to romance to shows that make you think.” Inception, Step Brothers and Click are a few titles that jump to mind that they’ve enjoyed.

Skinner also likes to escape by playing video games once in a while such as Call of Duty.

The variety of sports and activities help to form a well-rounded person and it lends itself to being a great person and, by extension, a great player.

These days Skinner focuses on his craft with the Oilers, working to improve his skills on a daily basis.

“I work on the things that are within my control and I focus on what I can bring to the team. I don’t worry about things beyond my control.”

His call up to the big team this season has triggered some messages from teammates from yesteryear.

“Yeah, I’ve been getting lots of DMs asking if I remember them,” he said with a chuckle. “Other guys on the team told me to expect it!”

One other person from those old days the Skinners still see regularly is Coach John Goode, who is a neighbour and within shouting distance over the fence from Sam. Sam says he gets the occasional chirp from John about how lucky Sam is that the coach put Stuart in goal way back when.

“We laugh about that all the time. John’s decision turned out to be a pretty good one.”

Stuart’s passion took him to the pros and he’s a wonderful example of what can be achieved when you’re having fun working hard at something you love.

We wish Stuart all the best in his journey both on and off the ice!

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DUNCAN MACDOUGALL ON REFFING QUIKCARD EDMONTON MINOR HOCKEY WEEK Being a hockey referee can be a thankless job, but one that is so essential to our great game. After wearing the stripes at QEMHW for 45 years, you can only imagine the thick skin built and lessons learned by Duncan MacDougall, Referee in Chief.

Get a glimpse of what the experience is like from this QEMHW-veteran.

By Duncan MacDougall During the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week (QEMHW) tournament, the on-ice officials act as volunteers by their officiating time. The first QEMHW tournament was in 1964, with most of the games being played on outdoor Edmonton rinks. The late Ron Panchyshyn, who represented the officials in QEMHW, agreed to have the officials as part of the vast number of volunteers who operate the tournament. QEMHW is an Edmonton hockey tradition, and the legacy of the officials as volunteers has continued since the inaugural tournament. In recent QEMHW tournaments, the value of the contribution of the volunteer officials amounts to over $50,000.

This contribution makes the referees one of the largest sponsors of the tournament.

Several officials who have volunteered in the QEMHW tournaments have been given highly regarded IIHF assignments. In the time that I have been involved, some names that come to mind include Kevin Acheson, Chris Carlson, Derek Zalaski, Fraser Lawrence, Kyle Kowalski and Colin Watt.

Fraser, Kyle and Colin all worked the most recent QEMHW tournament in 2020, and had been involved in many before that both as players and officials. I have likely missed some names as the officiating efforts for this tournament usually exceeds 400 officials.

Highlights for me personally include one year in the 1980s, where I officiated a U9 game at Callingwood Arena that ended 2-1. Another memorable game was the final in Junior B played in the Sportex, where I was a linesperson and the game went to overtime where the OT format was to play without goaltenders. These two tournament games were the best hockey games that I saw that entire hockey season. Another significant moment was being named the Honourary Chair of QEMHW. A final, special memory is when Paul Schmidt, who was the Zone 8 Hockey Alberta representative, approached me about presenting some of the officials in the tournament with commemorative jackets. Paul arranged for a sponsor and 100 jackets were distributed as a thank you for their time. The awarding of the referee recognition jackets is a tradition that continues to this day.

My first QEMHW tournament as an on-ice official was in 1974. At that time, there were a small number of officials who took on a large number of assignments; the administration of the officiating assignments was very difficult for some of the people tasked with the job of looking after all the assignments in one arena. I was away from Edmonton for the tournaments in 1977 and 1978. When I returned to Edmonton, I became involved with the local referees’ committee. We began to introduce changes which we hoped would make the administration of the officials in the tournament more efficient and would more equitably distribute the assignments to make this a positive, rewarding experience for our officials who were volunteering their time.

The games during QEMHW are fun to officiate. The format is different with winners required in every game, making overtime very exciting. The games are well attended, adding to the atmosphere in the arena, and makes a great environment as an official. Some officials even request more assignments, and many ask to be considered for a final game. The finals are assigned based upon the recommendations of the local referee-in-chiefs, and my aim every year is to have no official given more than one assignment during the championship weekend. To achieve this objective usually means using around 150 to 165 officials on that weekend alone.

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GRAHAM WARNER

In late November, we met up with 21-year-old hockey official Graham Warner, who was just getting ready to step on the ice to officiate a U15AA game at Kenilworth Arena.

Graham is currently attending the University of Alberta to complete his Bachelor of Commerce degree. His major is operations management, and he’s currently enrolled in the U of A’s cooperative education program, so he can gain work experience related to his studies.

Graham took the time to answer a few questions about officiating minor hockey games, and what it’s like to officiate during Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week.

What other sports or activities do you participate in?

I used to play both hockey and soccer. However with university taking over my free time, I no longer engage in those sports.

When did you start officiating?

I started seven years ago when I was just 14.

What made you want to become a hockey official?

My love for the game was so strong that being able to work it as well seemed like a natural next step. It was also a way I could give back to the community that gave me years of joy on the ice.

What level of hockey are you officiating?

I am currently doing a broad range of levels. I do everything from calling games in the two-man system for U11-1, to working lines for U15-AA to Junior C, and refereeing levels in the three-man system from U13-AA to U18-1 (non-contact).

Do you usually do lines or mostly refereeing?

On average I do lines a lot more, although if I had to choose a preference, it would definitely be refereeing.

How many years have you donated your time to officiate during Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week?

For as long as I have been officiating, I have been helping with Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week.

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What makes you volunteer your time as an official for Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week?

What do you enjoy most about officiating hockey games?

Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week was such a special time every year for me as a player so naturally I wanted to be able to give back to the community. It’s always fun to ref these games as no matter what happens everyone on the ice is having a good time.

I would say the atmosphere is what I enjoy the most. Everyone comes in smiling looking to have a good and exciting hockey game. Everyone there is having fun no matter what the score is and it’s just overall a good time getting to skate up and down the ice.

Do you have any special memories from Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week?

As an official I have many special memories from this annual tournament. While it’s hard to pick one I would say anytime I have worked a finals game I have had lasting memories. There’s nothing like the roar of the crowd when a great play is made in the third period of a close gold medal game. (As a player, Graham played on two gold medal winning teams.)

Do you have any highlights related to any other big games or tournaments you wish to pass along?

Probably one of my best highlights was the first game I ever officiated. There was nothing like helping the kids set up for their first ever faceoff at centre ice. Getting to see all those smiles and the kids laughing and having fun with the game made me know officiating was something I would want to continue with for a long time.

What kind of training were/are you provided?

The first year I started I was given a full-day clinic to understand the rules as well as some on-ice time to practice the enforcement of rules such as icings and offsides. Every year I get to come back to the clinic and review rules and talk with other officials about new rules as well as odd situations they have come across and how to appropriately handle them. Furthermore, as I grew up and gained more experience, I was invited to a linesmen camp to learn how to properly lines and work as a team with the other linesmen and refs.

Do you have a role model or mentor who has helped you along the way?

I have had multiple role models and mentors. With that being said I would like to make a notable mention. Duncan MacDougall has been with me from the very beginning. He was the one who first taught me the rules of the game and ever since has been following my progress and helping me become a better official. To this day Duncan still comes out to my games to see how I’m doing and gives me tips to get better.

Without Duncan I wouldn’t be nearly as good as I am today.

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What is the toughest part about being an official?

I would say the hardest part is keeping my head level.

As I’m sure we all know it isn’t uncommon for a game to get a little out of control. Sometimes coaches don’t like or disagree with the calls I make and challenge them in ways maybe not appropriate for a hockey game. As an official I have a responsibility to remain calm and handle all incidents with respect and in accordance to the rules of the game.

How has COVID affected you as a hockey official?

I think the biggest effect was the shutdown of the 20202021 season. COVID has been hard on all of us and as an official it was not easy to go without hockey for a whole year. Hockey has always provided me with an escape from my problems and a place to engage in with members of the local communities. On the other hand, COVID has shown me how lucky I was and still am to be able to get to be part of the hockey community.

Ever suffer any injuries as an official? Any close calls?

As of right now I have not had any injuries while officiating.

I have had numerous close calls. With hockey being a contact sport there’s always that chance a stick will hit you in a bad spot or a player accidentally runs you over but due to the training we have been given we know how to avoid most of these situations.

How do you handle criticism on the ice?

I am okay with criticism if it is done in a respectful way.

It’s not uncommon for us officials to be supervised by more senior officials. When this happens, I love to hear what they have to tell me because they are there to help us get better through tips and strategies to better handle specific situations we encounter.

What are your future plans as a hockey official?

Do you plan to continue?

Yes, I do plan to continue officiating for the foreseeable future. I would like to continue moving up and working higher levels of hockey. I would also like to continue with the supervision program we have to help younger officials.

Do you have any comments you wish to share with parents, coaches or anyone involved with minor hockey?

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I would like to remind everyone that officials are people too and sometimes we make mistakes. A lot of officials in the minor hockey program are under 18. I would like everyone to be mindful of that fact when engaging with officials on and off the ice. It is important to always be respectful and kind to the officials as our only intent is to keep the players on the ice safe and to have a good hockey experience.

PENALTY CALL SIGNALS

BODY CHECKING

BOARDING

CHECKING TO THE HEAD

CROSS CHECKING

HOOKING

SLASHING

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BUTT ENDING

ELBOWING

INTERFERENCE

SPEARING

CHARGING

CHECKING FROM BEHIND

HIGH STICKING

KNEEING

TRIPPING

HOLDING

MISCONDUCT

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT