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Hockey Helps The Homeless
Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is a volunteer-driven charitable organization established in 1996. HHTH annually hosts Pro-am and Collegiate hockey tournaments in 15 cities across Canada where all funds raised locally will directly make an impact in their communities. HHTH's mission is to leverage Canada's affinity for hockey to raise awareness and financial support for the homeless through education, fundraising, and partnering with solutions-based local homeless support agencies. Over the past 25 years, HHTH has grown into one of the largest funders of homelessness support programs in Canada. Notable NHL alumni and Olympians that have participated in HHTH tournaments include Mike Gartner, Megan Bozek, Shayne Corson, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Jayna Hefford, Georges Laraque, Gary Leeman, Brad May, Caroline Ouellette, Gary Roberts, Natalie Spooner, Darcy Tucker, Todd Warriner, Wendel Clark, and Doug Gilmour. History The organization, originally called Hockey for the Home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Gartner
Michael Alfred Gartner (born October 29, 1959) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Phoenix Coyotes. He also played one season in the defunct World Hockey Association for the Cincinnati Stingers. In 2017 Gartner was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Playing career Gartner was born in Ottawa, Ontario. As a youth, Gartner played in the 1972 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto. Gartner was drafted in the 1st round, 4th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. He started his professional career in the WHA as an underager with the Cincinnati Stingers in 1978–79. He played on a line with Mark Messier and had a successful campaign, finishing second to Wayne Gretzky for Rookie-of-the-Year honors. With the WHA folding at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burlington Barracudas
The Burlington Barracudas were a professional women's ice hockey team based in Burlington, Ontario. They were one of the founding teams of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) from its inaugural season in 2007 until 2012. The Barracudas’ home ice was Appleby Ice Center in Burlington. History Burlington Barracudas defenceman Ashley “ Stretch “ Johnston was the youngest Ontarian player to play in the 2009–10 CWHL season. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs in the 2010–11 season. Season-by-season results Note: Finish = Rank in league at end of regular season; GP = Games played, W = Wins (2 points), OTL = Overtime losses (1 point), L = Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points, Top scorer: Points (Goals+ Assists)'' Sources: Community events *On November 18, 2011, several Burlington Barracudas players (including Christina Kessler, Shannon Moulson, Ashley Stephenson, Jana Harrigan, Amanda Shaw, Annina Rajahuhta, Samantha Shirley, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Brewery Mission
The Old Brewery Mission is a resource for homeless men and women in Quebec, Canada. History The Old Brewery was founded in 1889 by two women, Mina Douglas and Eva Findlay, who started serving hot meals to Montrealers in need. In the early 20th century, the Old Brewery Mission gradually evolved from a soup kitchen to a full homeless shelter. In 1998, its women's shelter, the ''Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion'' was opened. Today, the Old Brewery Mission offers a wide variety of services to its homeless clientele, including food, shelter, reintegration programs, and mental health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental health ... services. References External links Old Brewery MissionLe DevoirCBC News125 ans de la Mission Old BreweryTélé-Québec report on the PRISM programLa Presse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McGill University
McGill University (french: link=no, Université McGill) is an English-language public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter granted by King George IV,Frost, Stanley Brice. ''McGill University, Vol. I. For the Advancement of Learning, 1801–1895.'' McGill-Queen's University Press, 1980. the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant whose bequest in 1813 formed the university's precursor, University of McGill College (or simply, McGill College); the name was officially changed to McGill University in 1885. McGill's main campus is on the slope of Mount Royal in downtown Montreal in the borough of Ville-Marie, with a second campus situated in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, west of the main campus on Montreal Island. The university is one of two members of the Association of American Universities located outside the United States, alongside the University of Toronto, and is the only Canadian member of the Glob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chez Doris
Chez Doris, located in Shaughnessy Village on the western side of the Ville-Marie, Montreal, Ville Marie borough of Montreal, is a charitable organization that offers a daily daytime shelter for women in need. The shelter provides meals, shelter, clothing, hygiene services, socio-recreational activities, and practical assistance to women in difficulty. The facility is Multilingualism, multi-lingual; the languages spoken are English language, English, French language, French, and Inuktitut. History The idea for Chez Doris was formed during a series of conversations between Sheila Baxter and Doris Halfkenny Seale, whom Baxter had been interviewing as part of an effort to interview female Prostitution, prostitutes to learn about their situations and what they needed. Seale, who was also homeless, responded by stating that it would be good to have “'a place to go without prying eyes and too many questions'”. This later prompted Baxter to create a women's shelter for impoverish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dans La Rue
Dans la Rue (formerly known as Le Bon Dieu Dans la Rue ) is a secular non-profit operating in English and French to meet the immediate needs of homeless and at-risk youth in the Centre-Sud area of Montreal. History Dans la Rue was founded by in 1988 by Catholic priest Father Emmett "Pops" Johns, who sought to help homeless youth in a non-judgemental, open minded way . With a personal loan of $10 000, he purchased a used winnebago and began driving nightly shifts through the streets of downtown Montreal, serving hot dogs and distributing clothing, personal care products, and nonperishable foods. Over the years the organization grew, opening an overnight shelter in 1993, known as The Bunker, the Chez Pops day centre in 1997, as well permanent housing units, and family services. Johns retired from active involvement in 2016 and died on January 13, 2018, aged 89. In recent years Dans la Rue has been a co-organizer of ''Nuit dans la Rue'', which raises awareness about homel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Melnyk
Larry Joseph Melnyk (born February 21, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks in a career that lasted from 1980 to 1990. With the Oilers he won the Stanley Cup in 1984 and 1985. Prior to turning professional Melnyk played major junior for the New Westminster Bruins of the Western Hockey League, winning the 1978 Memorial Cup with them. He was selected by Boston in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Internationally Melnyk played for Canada at the 1979 World Junior Championship. Playing career He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Melnyk started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1980. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks. He left the NHL after the 1990 season. Melnyk won two Stanley Cup rings with Edmonton, in 1984 and 1985. In 1984, he spent the whole regular season in the minors. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moe Lemay
Maurice Lemay (born February 18, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 317 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets. Lemay won the Stanley Cup with Edmonton in 1987. He moved to Europe in 1989 and spent several years playing in the 2nd Bundesliga, the second-tier league in Germany, before retiring in 2000. Lemay was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As a youth, he played in the 1975 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from South Ottawa Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core .... Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International References External links * 1962 births Living people Boston Bruins player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Nylund
Gary Nylund (born October 28, 1963) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played in 608 National Hockey League games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders. Overview Nylund was born in Surrey, British Columbia and raised in North Delta, British Columbia. He was selected third overall by Toronto in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. Nylund is notable for being the first NHL player to change teams via free agency when he left the Maple Leafs to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1986. Following his retirement, Nylund became a firefighter in Delta, British Columbia. He was awarded the Medal of Bravery in 2004 for his part in saving the lives of two fellow firefighters in a 2001 chemical fire at a paper mill on Annacis Island in B.C. In addition to his work as a firefighter, Nylund is currently a part-owner and assistant coach of the BCHL Surrey Eagles The Surrey Eagles are a junior "A" ice hockey team based in Surrey, British Columbia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Lofthouse
Mark Allen Lofthouse (born April 21, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Drafted in 1977 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association, Lofthouse also played 40 games for the Detroit Red Wings. Lofthouse suited up for the Capitals again on December 31, 2010 for an alumni game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game was held on Heinz Field on the day before the NHL Winter Classic The NHL Winter Classic (french: La Classique hivernale de la LNH) is an annual regular season outdoor ice hockey game played in the National Hockey League (NHL) on or around New Year's Day, generally in a football or baseball stadium in an area ... and Lofthouse scored in the first period, tying the game. Career statistics Awards * WCHL Second All-Star Team – 1977 References External links *Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garth Butcher
Garth Butcher (born January 8, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Butcher was a top prospect as a junior player and was a member of the first Canadian team to win gold at the world junior championship. Butcher played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons, from 1981–82 to 1994–95, mostly with the Vancouver Canucks. Playing career Junior career Butcher played with Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams in his hometown of Regina prior to moving up to the Western Hockey League, late in the 1979–80 season. Regina was co-hosting the 1980 Memorial Cup, and Butcher joined the WHL's Regina Pats for 13 regular-season games, 9 playoff games (winning the President's Cup and for the round-robin games at the Memorial Cup tournament. At 16 years of age, he was the Pats' youngest player. During his next two seasons of junior, he accumulated 178 points and over 500 minutes in penalties, and was selected to the WHL's All-Star team in 1980–81. "His blen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Adams (ice Hockey B
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Greg Adams may refer to: *Greg Adams (ice hockey, born 1963), retired NHL player for the Vancouver Canucks *Greg Adams (ice hockey, born 1960), retired NHL player for the Washington Capitals *Greg Adams (writer) (born 1970), American music writer and reissue producer *Greg Adams (musician), trumpet player formerly with Tower of Power *Greg Adams (singer) (1948–2008), Canadian singer with a record produced by Jimmy Johnson * Greg L. Adams (born 1952), Nebraska legislator *Greg Adams (glassblower) (born 1974) See also *Adams (surname) Adams is a common surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "son of the soil (Adama)". Variations include Addams, McAdam and MacAdam. People with the surname Politics and law * A. A. Adams (1900–1985), American politician *Abigail Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
