Member Statement (7 April 2021)

From Hansard (7 April 2021)

Hockey Volunteer Recognized

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Recently a fellow constituent of mine, Chris Petrichuk of Balcarres, was awarded Hockey Canada’s Hockey Champion Award. Mr. Speaker, this award recognizes coaches, officials, players, or volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference in hockey in their communities.

Chris Petrichuk has three daughters whom all love to play hockey. He is extensively involved with his local rink, and a minor hockey executive. Chris is a driving force in building three girls’ hockey teams in Balcarres and a girls’ team in Melville. These teams include girls from 13 different communities and seven First Nations communities. Female hockey teams are essential in rural Saskatchewan, as they allow young girls to feel empowered and strong as society continues to advance in gender equality.

Mr. Speaker, volunteers like Chris are what keeps rinks in rural Saskatchewan thriving. Because of Chris’s efforts, young girls from 20 communities can partake in living a healthier lifestyle. Thank you Chris for being supportive and encouraging to young girls in hockey.

Mr. Speaker, I would like now to ask all members of this Assembly to join me in congratulating Chris Petrichuk on receiving Hockey Canada’s Hockey Champion Award. Thank you.

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