More than 2,400 youth representing over 40 First Nations set to take part in Ontario's largest Indigenous hockey tournament
The Little Native Hockey League tournament was “bigger than Christmas” for Nippissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod, who played for his First Nation in Ontario’s largest Indigenous hockey tournament throughout much of his childhood, beginning with the inaugural edition of the tournament — known widely as the Little NHL — on Manitoulin Island back in 1971.
“It’s been unfortunate that we’ve had to miss the last three years, but we are all excited to get back in the arena and see some familiar faces and watch the kids play,” said McLeod. “It’s pretty surreal and exciting that we’re on the cusp of starting this tournament again.” Having played minor hockey throughout his childhood, McLeod says mainstream sports were not a very welcoming place for Indigenous kids when he was growing up.
McLeod says one of things that First Nations people found solace in amid ongoing oppression in Canadian society was playing the game of hockey.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Prince County, P.E.I., player wins scoring race in Maritime Major Under-18 Female Hockey League | SaltWireTYNE VALLEY, P.E.I. — Western Wind forward Chloe Gallant won the scoring race in the inaugural season of the Maritime Major Under-18 Female Hockey ...
Lire la suite »
Interim Alouettes president Mario Cecchini appointed as president of QMJHLBOUCHERVILLE, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has hired Mario Cecchini as its commissioner.
Lire la suite »
SIMMONS: Best coach in hockey history more than impressed with runaway BruinsScotty Bowman understands more than a little bit about what it takes to win in the National Hockey League.
Lire la suite »
SIMMONS: Best coach in hockey history more than impressed with runaway BruinsScotty Bowman understands more than a little bit about what it takes to win in the National Hockey League.
Lire la suite »
Theede scores 2OT winner as SMU forces rubber match in AUS hockey final | SaltWireDawson Theede assured that the Atlantic university men’s hockey championship will come down to a one-game, winner-take-all. The Saint Mary’s forward scored ...
Lire la suite »