It was Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday, and time for players young and old to lace them up and hit the ice at arenas and rinks across the country.
The Hockey Education Reaching Out Society and the Christie Lake Kids faced off in an outdoor game at the Jules Morin Rink of Dreams, celebrating Hockey Day with Ottawa’s at-risk youth.
Kobe Detcheverry eats timbits alongside his team at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Two teammates clink helmets at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Teams skate around during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Teams skate around during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players get ready to hit the ice at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
A young fan yells out his support at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
A player has a drink at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players battle for the puck during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players battle for the puck during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Teams get ready for a group photo prior to the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players battle for the puck during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Young fans get ready to show their support during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Volunteers take a selfie at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players get ready to hit the ice at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players get warmed up on the ice at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players battle for the puck during the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Players get ready to hit the ice at the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) outdoor game against the Christie Lake Kids as part of celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with Ottawa’s at risk youth. in Jules Morin Park on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
