Holiday Cheer • Tournament Wins • Community Spirit • Let’s Go Blues!
Lot's of IMPORTANT info
1. CMHA Christmas Message
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 inspire us every day.
Wishing you a slapshot of happiness, a power play of love, and a goal of unforgettable memories this Christmas and throughout the New Year.
Let’s Go Blues!
2. Special Announcements & Upcoming Events
🎄 Silver Stick Reminder – Dec 12–14
Collingwood Local Silver Stick is back next weekend!
A beloved tradition — bring the family out for a great weekend of hockey.
🌨️ Weather & Cancellation Protocols
Winter conditions can change quickly. Families will receive updates by:
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Team Manager/Coach
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Email
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Team Communications
Always check before heading out.
🛍️ SportChek Exclusive CMHA Shopping Event — DEC 4–7
Your biggest CMHA savings event of the year!
🔥 Discounts
📍 Participating Locations
Collingwood • Barrie North (Georgian Mall) • Barrie South (Park Place)
Alliston • Midland • Orillia • Owen Sound • Orangeville
North Bay • Huntsville • Sudbury (New Sudbury Centre, Southridge, Downtown)
How to Redeem
Wear your CMHA jersey or tell the cashier you’re with Collingwood Minor Hockey.
In-store only. Exclusions apply.
Perfect for: Christmas shopping, gear upgrades, warm winter clothing, and stocking stuffers.
📅 Save the Date — CMHA Year-End Banquet
Friday, May 8th at the GNE!!!!!
3. Fundraisers & Community Support
🐾 Pucks & Paws Holiday Drive (U18 LL3)
The Collingwood Blues U18 LL3 team is spreading holiday cheer in the most heartwarming way — by supporting the GTHS animals through the Pucks & Paws Holiday Drive, running now until December 15.
This incredible community initiative is proudly led by Coach Kristen Slemko and her amazing U18 LL3 team, who have shown what it means to give back with compassion, teamwork, and leadership. Thank you, Coach Kristen, for inspiring this important project — CMHA is so proud of you and your team! We want to see more pics with players and puppies!!!
🎯 Goals
📍 Drop-Off (Dec 12–14 during Silver Stick)
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Eddie Bush Arena
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Central Park Arena
Look for the Pucks & Paws poster and donation bag.
Alternate drop-off or pickup can be arranged — no problem at all.
📸 Send Us Your Dog & Puppy Photos!
We want to feature your furry hockey fans!
Please send us photos of your dogs and puppies supporting Pucks & Paws.
We’ll include them in our next newsletter and on CMHA socials — the more wagging tails, the better!
Thank you for helping give the GTHS animals some well-deserved holiday love. 💙🐶🎄
💛 Supporting Coach Chris Huggins — Chuck-a-Puck Recap
Our Jr. Blues family came together in an inspiring show of support for Coach Chris Huggins in his Stage 4 cancer fight.
With nearly $10,000 raised ($8,000 online + $1,185 at the arena), the community rallied in the most unbelievable way.
Special thanks to:
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Darrell & Amanda M. (event idea & heart)
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U18 LL1 & U18 LL3 teams (game dedication)
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U18 LL2 volunteers
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Carolyn M. & Amanda W.
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CMHA Board
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All contributing families & sponsors
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/km3sqf-huggins-family
Meal Train: https://mealtrain.com/emmdlo
This is hockey. This is community. This is Collingwood.
🖥️ CMHA’s First-Ever Virtual Silent Auction — OPEN NOW until December 5
Auction Link: https://www.32auctions.com/cwoodminorhockey
Our brand-new CMHA Virtual Silent Auction is packed with amazing items — perfect for checking off your Christmas list and supporting our athletes.
🎁 Bid On:
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Local entertainment & event tickets
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Fitness memberships & wellness packages
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Restaurant gift cards & catering
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Tools, gear & home items
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Toys, apparel & gift bundles
Why It Matters
Funds support:
How It Works
Questions? Email: [email protected]
💙 Tiny Strides, Big Dreams — U7 Chips
These little skaters bring pure joy to the rink. Their excitement, hustle, and smiles capture what hockey is all about.
Many parents and grandparents played right here at Eddie Bush — and now the next generation is keeping that legacy alive.
5. Volunteer Spotlight
💙 Volunteer Recognition — Lauren Jones-Hawboldt (U8/U9 Convenor)
Lauren is a true CMHA hero. Her positivity, dedication, and commitment to putting kids first make her a standout volunteer.
Thank you for everything you do, Lauren — we appreciate you more than you know!
6. Gear, Merch & Shopping
🎁 CMHA NEW Merchandise — Holiday Gifts for Every Fan (don't forget about grandma & grandpa)
Show your Jr. Blues pride with gear from The Uniform Factory:
Hoodies • Tees • Crewnecks • Practice Wear • Toques • Youth Apparel
Perfect for players, parents, siblings & grandparents.
Shop:
https://theuniformfactory.ca/collections/collingwood-jr-blues
📣 OMHA Championships — March 13–April 5, 2026
Host centres: Halton Hills • Kingston • Newmarket • Oakville • Peterborough • Whitby
📝 “Hockey Teaches Me…” Essay Contest
Grand Prize: $1,000 in hockey gear
Deadline: January 4, 2026
🏒 Coach & Player Resource Hub
A fantastic collection of development tools: drills, practice plans, off-ice training, goalie support & more.