14 AA/A Major Bantam, AA / A, 2017-2018, AA / A (Hamilton Huskies)

Kudos to Greg Hoath, Norm Schleehan, players and parents of the 14 AA Hamilton Huskies for stepping up at the last minute to assist with equipment fitting and on ice support at the latest Try Hockey Program Sunday morning at Parkdale.The Try Hockey Program is an OHF Grow the Game initiative led by Scott Carlow and supported locally by the Hamilton Minor Hockey Council and it's Chairman, Jeff Reynolds. Thanks to all for giving their time to create a fun environment for those who took part and experienced our great game for the first time. 

On the evening of January 31st, 2018, the Minor Peewee AA/A and Major Bantam AA/A Huskies took a trip to the Armouries on James Street North and provided a collective $1,000 donation to the Argyll and Sutherland’s Poppy Program.   For the month of November, both Huskies teams paid tribute to Canada's war veterans by wearing "camo" jerseys.   The Poppy Program allows donors to purchase a Poppy for $500 and dedicate it to one of the Regiment’s war-dead or other service-person who has died in the service of Canada, or to any member who has served or is currently serving.

The Major Bantam Huskies and Harbin Tigers played to a 4-4 draw in front of a huge crowd on January 25th at Rosedale Arena. Congratulations to both teams for a tremendous effort and displaying great sportsmanship. This was the 5th game the Harbin Tigers have played in their 22 game tour of Southern Ontario. Special thanks to sponsors Safdie & Co Inc. for providing Canadian flag beach towels and THQ for providing Huskies skate towels and pucks for our new friends from China.

On January 25th, 2018, 8:00 p.m. at Rosedale Arena the Major Bantam AA/A Huskies will play host to the Harbin Tigers of the People's Republic of China. This is the team's second visit to Canada in two years as they look to develop ice hockey in the Harbin Region of China, population of approximately 10 million people. Please come out and show your support for both teams.

On December 16, 2017, the Major Bantam AA/A Huskies embraced the spirit of the season by spending the morning shopping for toys at the Ancaster Walmart and then making a donation of over $1,000 worth of new toys to MacSickKids Hospital later the same day.  A $500 donation from team sponsor Southbrook Golf and Country Club was matched by personal donations by the families and coaching staff which allowed the boys to purchase toys for kids that find themselves in the unfortunate position of being in the hospital over the holidays.  Thank you to the players, coaches and families for your ...