Courage Canada

Global TV’s “Making a Difference” Features Courage Canada’s Youth Learn to Skate and Play Hockey Program

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:25:43 +0000

Global TV’s Susan Hay dropped by our York Region program at the Hill Academy to feature Courage Canada for her long running segment, “Making a Difference”.

Check out the segment here.

Burlington youth take to the ice

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:30:35 +0000

Kids strapped on their skates for some play time on the ice in Burlington

1st Ever Alberta Week a Smashing Success!

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:09:12 +0000

1^st ever Alberta week was a smashing success! President Mark DeMontis and National Program Director Matt Morrow had the opportunity to skate with 43 kids aged 4 – 18, some of whom were courageous and skated for the first time and some of whom were already so good they are destined for future Blind Hockey superstardom! Great to have support from representatives from our partners AMI, CNIB, and ASRAB Calgary on Tuesday, as well as AMI, CNIB and ASRAB Edmonton on Wednesday. A big thanks to all who came out and took part!

We also had the opportunity to meet and play with adult Blind Hockey players with the Calgary Seeing Ice Dogs Team, as well as interested players in Edmonton. Looking forward to bringing Alberta Blind Hockey into the national community at the 2014 Courage Canada National Blind Hockey Tournament!

2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament a Huge Success!

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:42:28 +0000

What an amazing weekend! With the 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament presented by AMI behind us, we’d like to thank our sponsors, players, members of the media, tournament organizers, and all of the great fans who came out and checked out the action this past weekend. The first true Blind Hockey tournament was a huge success, with 45 players from coast to coast coming to compete for Blind Hockey glory! Be sure to check out the both the bronze and gold medal games posted in the tournament section, as well as some of the fantastic media coverage the tournament received below.

Toronto Hosting Canada’s First National Blind Hockey Tourney – CTV

First Ever Blind Hockey Tournament Begins in Toronto – CityTV

Morning Show Blind Hockey Tournament Preview – Global

A Tournament for Blind Hockey Players Opens in Toronto. – CBC

Leafs take Gold in 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament!

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:24:34 +0000

The Leafs reign victorious, taking home the gold medal at the close of the 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament in Toronto, edging out the Canucks 4-2. The Canucks take home the silver medal and the Sens go home with the bronze.

Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament Gold Medal Game Live Stream Link

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:19:49 +0000

With our bronze medal game just finished, we have the Sens claiming the number 3 spot and a bronze medal over the Habs with a score of 5-0.

Here is the link to the gold medal game! Tune in to watch the battle for Blind Hockey glory between the Leafs and Canucks!

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Bronze Medal Game Live Stream Link

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:56:22 +0000

Here’s the link we’ve all been waiting for! Link to the live stream for the bronze medal game.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

The 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament – Day 2

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:10:37 +0000

Another action packed day of Blind Hockey at the Mattamy Athletic Center today with 4 games on the docket. Starting off the day were the Habs at the Sens, with the Habs taking the game with a score of 4 – 2, followed by victory for the Leafs over the Canucks by a score of 3 to 2 to round out afternoon play.

The evening games had the Leafs playing the Habs, with the Habs falling to the Leafs 3 -1, followed by the Canucks defeating the Sens by a score of 2 to 1 to round out the evening.

Tournament standings going into tomorrow’s medal games, we have the Leafs in 1^st place with 6 points and a flawless 3-0-0 record, followed by the Canucks in 2^nd place with 3 points and a 1-1-1 record. In 3^rd place we have the Sens with a 2-1-0 record good for 2 points, and the Habs in 4^th place with 1 point and a 0-2-1 record.

Tomorrow’s medal games will have the Sens playing the Habs for bronze beginning at 1PM EST, followed by the gold medal game with the Leafs battling the Canucks for Blind Hockey glory at 230PM EST!

Be sure to tune into our online stream and catch all the medal game action tomorrow afternoon! Both the bronze and gold medal games will be streamed online. The link to the stream will be posted on the website tomorrow at roughly 12:30PM EST.

The 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament – Day 1

admin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:45:04 +0000

What a day! The first day of the The 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament went off with a bang! The tournament opened with the help of our special guests the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, David Errington President & CEO of our presenting partner Accessible Media Inc, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, and Former Toronto Maple Leaf great Ron Ellis!

The tournament kicked off with a gripping game between the Canucks and Habs, ending in a 5 -5 tie, followed by an equally edge-of-your-seat game between the Leafs and Sens, with the Leafs edging the Sens out 3 – 2.

Following a great day of Blind Hockey, all of the players, organizers, volunteers and guests converged on the Hockey Hall of Fame for he tournament fundraising reception, where guests soaked up the history of the great sport of hockey, heard speeches from a number of guests including Mr. Ron Ellis as well as President and Founder Mark DeMontis, and had their picture taken with Hockey’s biggest trophy – The Stanley Cup!

Ready for a full day of Blind Hockey on Day 2! Here’s today’s schedule:

Saturday February 16th

1:00 – 2:00 PM – Game #3: Team A vs Team C

2:15 – 3:15 PM – Game #4: Team B vs Team D

7:00 – 8:00 PM – Game #5: Team A vs Team D

8:15 – 9:15 PM – Game #6: Team B vs Team C

canucks 5 – 5 habs

leafs 3 sens 2

The 2013 Courage Canada Blind Hockey Tournament Presented by AMI Begins Today!

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:43:55 +0000

Today Schedule:
2:00 – 2:30 pm – Official Tournament Opening Ceremonies
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Game #1: Team A vs Team B
3:45 – 4:45 pm – Game #2: Team C vs Team D
7:00 – 11:00 pm – Courage Canada Hockey Hall of Fame Reception- E-mail info@couragecanada.ca to book your ticket. Only $30.00!