U9 MD, MD (Hespeler Minor Hockey Association)

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. 💗🏒

This week, our U9MD team took their teamwork and energy off the ice for their first dryland training session! The players gave it their all through a fun mix of relays, races, and skill-based challenges that had everyone smiling (and sweating a little, too).

The U9MD team brought the energy to the rink this week for their very first Skills Competition practice! The players rotated through a series of challenges designed to test their speed, accuracy, puck control, and agility, all while having a blast cheering each other on.