Minor Bantam AA Petes cleaning up at The Mount
Recognizing they are young leaders in the community, the Manulife Investments minor bantam AA Petes are focused on making an impact.
On Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m, prior to their game against the Pickering Panthers, the team will drop their hockey sticks and pick up rakes, shovels and bags to help beautify the 10-acre grounds at The Mount Community Centre.
“For some of our young hockey players, this will be their first community volunteer experience and I’m confident many will continue to give back and pay it forward after they graduate from minor hockey,” stated head coach Dave McMorrow, in a team press release.
“Playing hockey is much more than just the on-ice fundamentals of passing, shooting and scoring. Hockey has helped positively shape the lives of millions of young Canadians over the years and having minor hockey players get involved in community improvement programs is a great way to further benefit them.”
“In addition to creating good hockey players, we as coaches strive to help our players become good citizens,” stated Corey Lester, assistant coach.
“Being part of a team also means giving back to the community. Toward that end our team has partnered with The Mount Community Centre in this community service initiative. Through doing for others, our players learn the values of teamwork, friendship, loyalty and community involvement.”
“It’s wonderful to see the minor bantam AA Petes team reach out in the community to make a difference,” stated Andi van Koeverden, director of strategic advancement for the Mount Community Centre.
“We are thrilled that this hockey team has chosen to help us and be available for our fall leaf cleanup. This initiative is helping these young people learn lessons of philanthropy - an attribute that will make them good citizens for life.”
On Sunday at 8:15 p.m. the Minor Bantam AA Petes play the Clarington Toros at the Kinsmen.
Last Saturday, the Petes beat Clarington 3-1 in Bowmanville.
Jack Ryan, Dominic McMorrow and Matt Collyer scored for the Petes with assists to John Hawman, Carter Cannon, Dawson Cook and Ryan. Xavier Lehmann played a strong game in net.