December 2024 Edition, News (Collingwood Minor Hockey)

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December 2024 Edition
Merry Christmas from the CMHA! As we embrace the spirit of the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing families for being part of our incredible hockey community. Your dedication, teamwork, and passion continue to inspire us every day. May your holidays be filled with laughter, warmth, and unforgettable memories. Here’s to a season of joy and success both on and off the ice. Wishing you all a slapshot of happiness, a power play of love, and a goal of unforgettable memories this Christmas and in the New Year! Let’s go Blues!

Collingwood Minor Hockey Association Newsletter
December 2024 Edition
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Merry Christmas from the CMHA!

As we embrace the spirit of the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing families for being part of our incredible hockey community. Your dedication, teamwork, and passion continue to inspire us every day. May your holidays be filled with laughter, warmth, and unforgettable memories. Here’s to a season of joy and success both on and off the ice.

Wishing you all a slapshot of happiness, a power play of love, and a goal of unforgettable memories this Christmas and in the New Year! Let’s go Blues!


Battle of the 26 – Save the Date!

January 25th, 2025, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us in Collingwood for this exciting day of rep-level hockey! Teams from Collingwood and Barrie Minor Hockey will face off in fast-paced games, all for a great cause—supporting youth experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit Battle of the 26. Or contact [email protected]

Silver Stick Success: Collingwood Teams Shine!

U11-U18 Collingwood Local League Teams
A huge shoutout to our U11 through U18 squads who competed in the Silver Stick Tournament. Every team played with heart, dedication, and skill, and while some teams came up short, the effort was incredible. Two teams will represent Collingwood at the International Silver Stick Tournament in Pelham this January! Thank you to our volunteers and families for making the tournament a success.

U11 Collingwood Jr. Blues LL1
What a performance! The Jr. Blues LL1 team went 3-0 in Pool A and capped off the tournament with a 4-0 win, securing their spot in the Pelham Internationals in January. Huge congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff!

U13 Collingwood Jr. Blues LL1
The U13 boys fought hard to claim the Regional Silver Stick Championship, with an undefeated record and a 3-0 shutout in the final. Congratulations on this well-earned victory!

U15 & U18 Collingwood Jr. Blues
The U15 team showed true grit despite challenging results, and the U18 team impressed with a strong pool play record and Silver medals in the end. Great job to both teams for their hard work and determination!

Photos by Dave West


Champions Alert!

Congratulations to the Collingwood Blues U21 team for winning the Ray Hunt Memorial Tournament with an undefeated 6-0 record! A huge victory for this dedicated group!


Attention Coaches!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the 2025 Hockey Canada National Junior Team Coaches for a webinar on player development and coaching insights.
Date: Sunday, December 22, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Sign up here: Webinar Registration

Reminder Goalie Families – Training Clinics!
Open to ALL goalies, Rep and Local. No fee, just show up! December 29 at Eddie

    • U9-U13: 9:00 AM
    • U14-U18: 10:00 AM

Exciting New Changes in Ontario Hockey – OHF Open Boundaries
Starting next season, U10 players and above will have the opportunity to choose their team, regardless of their location. Collingwood is excited about the opportunity. More details on the change can be found here.

Giving Back to the Community
Thank you to our U14A and U11A teams for raising $1500 and collecting food for the Salvation Army in December. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community.

Special Event – Tim Hortons Trading Card Party
On December 1st, the U8 division hosted a Tim Hortons trading card event filled with fun and excitement! Thanks to Tim Hortons for providing hot chocolate, coffee, and Timbits. Special thanks to Nicole Ceaser for organizing the event and all the U8 parents for making it a success!

Win an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to the CHL Memorial Cup!
Enter the "Practice with a Pro" contest and your minor hockey team could win an amazing trip to the 2025 CHL Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Quebec. Learn more about this exciting opportunity at Giuseppe Practice with a Pro.

Calling All U7-U21 Players – Hockey Love Essay Contest
Write a 250-word essay on why you love hockey for a chance to win $1000 in new gear from OMHA! Submit your essay by January 5th, 2025. Full details at OMHA Hockey Love Contest.


Share Your Hockey Stories with Us!

Do you have a memorable story or photo from a game, tournament, or team event? Please Share it with the CMHA community! Send your submissions to [email protected] or post directly to our Facebook page & Insta. 

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We look forward to a fantastic end to 2024 and wish all of our players, families, and supporters a joyful holiday season. Here's to more amazing memories on and off the ice!

 
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