U9 MD, MD (Hespeler Minor Hockey Association)

This weekend was an exciting one for the Hespeler Shamrocks, and it wasn’t just because of the great hockey. Our team proudly debuted our brand-new black third jerseys, and we looked sharp out there. The kids hit the ice with that extra spark in their stride, and you could feel the energy in the rink from the moment warm-ups began. A huge thank you goes out to Freeman Contracting for making these incredible jerseys possible. 

All that hard work in practice sure paid off! The team hit the ice for their first full-ice game of the season and what a debut it was! From the opening faceoff to the final buzzer, the team showed just how much they’ve learned and grown. The result? A 15–0 win on home ice!

Friday night was one for the books as our Shamrocks headed to The Aud to cheer on the Kitchener Rangers! The excitement was sky-high from the moment we arrived. Our players got the incredible opportunity to meet the “Big Boys,” take a warm-up lap, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Rangers on the blue line for the national anthem, a moment none of them will forget anytime soon.

The first two months of the U9MD regular season are officially on the calendar! After an exciting start to training and exhibition games, it’s time for the team to take their skills to the rink for some friendly competition.

Our team hit the ice for their first home exhibition game against the New Hamburg Huskies, but this one was about more than just hockey. In a powerful show of unity and support, the players proudly taped their sticks pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and to show love and strength for one of our own team moms who has been courageously battling the disease. We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and families for rallying behind such an important cause. Hockey builds strong athletes, but it also builds even stronger communities and this team proved that in every sense. 💗🏒