24th Annual Hockey for Hospice Tournament – Another Record Breaking Year!

Organizers have announced the results of for the hugely successful 24th Annual Hockey for Hospice tournament. This year, they are proud and honoured to announce more than $372,322 was raised by nearly 2,000 young hockey players from across our region.

Originally conceived as a skate-a-thon by tournament founder, Tim Beaulieu, Hockey For Hospice has grown each year from its humble beginnings. This year’s edition, played as always, from Dec. 27-29, included 265 games being played at five different arenas over the three days. Divisions included Tyke Jamboree, Novice Minor Jamboree, Novice Major Jamboree, Atom, PeeWee, and Bantam boys divisions, and Novice, Atom, and Bantam girls divisions.

“Hockey For Hospice is an example of the very best of Windsor and Essex County. “It’s so gratifying to see how engaged these kids are in the tournament. Not only do they have fun, raise pledges and learn about The Hospice, they have each become wonderful ambassadors for us, and we are so grateful for the support.”  – Colleen Reaume, Executive Director of The Hospice.

“Different families have different types of holiday traditions – for our family and friends, Hockey for Hospice has been a 24 year tradition,” remarks Tim Beaulieu, Tournament Founder and Co-Chair. “We are incredibly appreciative that our community has been so receptive to this event, and we look forward to planning for our 25th anniversary in 2020.”

Over the past 24 years, Hockey For Hospice teams have raised $3,695,752.