Vegreville News Advertiser - January 18, 2023

Peter Skoreyko Receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin

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Peter Skoreyko has been a fixture with the Vegreville Jr. B Rangers hockey team for over three decades.

On Jan. 8 the long-time equipment manager received a special honour before the start of the team’s prospect game. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin was presented by Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee on behalf of Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs.

Stubbs said, “The Queen’s Jubilee Pin was given out in 2022, but we made a decision to wait to present until this opportunity at the Jr B prospects game. I loved reviewing stories of Peters’ many volunteer efforts and his extreme love for hockey, and of course, about his amazing sense of humour.

It felt right that someone with this much passion and love for the sport should receive recognition of their volunteerism on the ice and at an arena. Volunteering is the greatest gift someone can give their community and the community and I are very proud of Peter.”

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee said, “There’s no greater gift somebody can their community than the gift of volunteering their time. Peter is a great example of how to make a community a better, place, his enthusiasm and sense of humour and love of community. Has made Vegreville a better place to live.

I don’t think MP Shannon Stubbs could’ve made a better choice to receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin for all of his efforts over a long period of time. I want to thank Peter on behalf of our community for all he’s contributed to the Town of Vegreville, and I’m very proud to call him my friend.”

From L-R: Josh Micklich, Peter Skoreyko, Tim MacPhee and Rylan Labrie

(Vegreville Rangers/Submitted Photo)

Vegreville Rangers President Joe Budinski said, “Peter has been part of the Ranger family as our equipment manager for over 30 years.

Whether it’s in fulfilling his game duties or encouraging the players, Peter is an integral part of our organization and we are very happy to have him back with us after our two year hiatus.

There is no one more deserving of this award, as there hasn’t been any player who has come through Vegreville minor hockey who doesn’t know who Peter is. The Rangers couldn’t been more proud of Peter for all that he does and has done.”

Peter’s favourite saying when the players are getting off the bus on road games is, “Saddle up boys.” It’s as endearing as the man himself who has become an important part in the fabric of the community.