Hello Hockey Players:

HockeyFest V was held during the first two weeks of April this year. We had 10 teams entered: six in the 60+ division and four in the 70+ division. All but one of the games were played at the U of Ottawa arena, and that one was played at the Guertin arena in Gatineau. The players seem to have enjoyed the activities at HockeyFest - both on the ice and in the Draft Pub - and including the WrapUp Dinner at Algonquin Restaurant International (and the visit to see HMS Pinafore).

We raised over three thousand dollars for charity this year: $2,280 for Ancoura, which provides housing and support for mentally challenged people in Ottawa; and $1,320 for Project Tembo, which provides education and small-business support for girls and women in Tanzania.

Our thanks to all who participated and to our many volunteers. Bob Tompkins took pictures of many of the games and teams. Bob has posted photos on Picasa, which you can view and print using the following link: https://picasaweb.google.com/btompkins20/HockeyFunfest2013?authkey=Gv1sRgCNKj6-T5_9nnTQ

We look forward to another HockeyFest next year!!

Ken Morin
for the HockeyFest Organizing Committee

HockeyFest V schedule

TEAMS, PLAYERS and SPARES -

Dave Reeve is our contact with other teams, and is also organizing our Elder Skatesmen players into teams. Entry cut-off date is March 11, 2013, so get in early.

If you would like to play, we are always looking for spares, so please give Dave a call, or send him an email, to be put on the spares list.

Phone : 613-731-1090
Email : reevdave@gmail.com

SOCIALIZING -

There is no better place during HockeyFest V to socialize, than in The Draft Pub.

It has a friendly, efficient staff, and is conveniently located on the second floor.

Greg Ewin, owner manager, has graciously offered beverage tickets to each team again this year. A good place to replenish your energy with some great food, and meet players from the other teams.

The Hall of fame 80+ game is set apart from HockeyFest and will take place 24 February in the afternoon at Ottawa U.

Yes this is the fifth season that the Elder Skatesmen hockey gang is providing this friendly event for 60+ and 70+ recreational hockey players. In response to at least one request, we are considering adding a new 65+ division this year.  We need to know whether this would be viable and whether it would cause problems with our current format.  Please let us know soon if you would like to enter a 65+ team.

HockeyFest is scheduled to be played during the first two weeks of April, and at present we have ice booked for the Monday and Tuesday of each week at the University of Ottawa arena. Apr-01 is Easter Monday. These were the best days when we booked the ice,  but at present some good hours are also available on Thu Apr-04.

Each team will play three games over the two weeks and we will finish up with a dinner (and possibly a dance).

This is a Charity event where the proceeds are donated to charity. We select two charities, one local and one international.