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Helping Kids Reach Goals
This article is originally published here. What gets lost with many goals, is that teamwork made them happen. With the encouragement of Constable Sue Crawford from the bench, 11-year-old Myrina took […]
HEROS Launches Surrey Program!
It is hard to find the right words to describe the feeling inside of the Sport Chek this past Monday in Surrey, BC. HEROS (Hockey Education Reaching Out Society) expanded […]
Aviva Community Fund: Vote For HEROS
HEROS has the great opportunity of being one of the organizations in the running in the Aviva Community Fundraising competition. Our hockey program for marginalized youth across the country needs YOUR […]
Aeroplan Member Donation Program supporting our HEROS
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) has teamed up with the Aeroplan Member Donation Program as a great way for our supporters to contribute to the HEROS program. The Aeroplan member […]
HEROS Director Trains NHLers
April 19, 2016 HEROS’ is lead by a Board of Directors who are experts in their field. One of the founding Board Members, Barb Aidelbaum is a professional skating consultant […]
HEROS Scores an NHL Hat-trick
April 7, 2016 HEROS is excited to announce that for the third consecutive year, a HEROS participant has been named winner of the prestigious NHL/Thurgood Marshall Scholarship. Prasanthan Aruchunan is […]
Growing up Canadian
March 24, 2016 Juma Amisi is a young man who has grown up through the Hockey Education Reaching Out Soceity (HEROS) program. When he began with HEROS, Juma was shy, […]
Finding Common Ground
February 17, 2016 Willie O’Ree is a well-known name in the hockey community. The man who broke the colour barrier for professional hockey, Willie’s story has been hailed as a true […]
Kids get big life lessons from the game of hockey
January 7, 2016 | Valerie Fortney | Calgary Herald He was a kid with few prospects, getting into trouble with the police as he flirted with gang life. He was […]
HEROS’ Nick McCurdy Speaks to US Congress
March 24, 2015 | Aarti Pole | Global News Calgary’s Nick McCurdy first Canadian to get NHL scholarship Calgary teen Nick McCurdy is speaking before U.S. Congress on Captiol Hill. He’s the first Canadian […]
NHL announces 2015 NHL/Thurgood Marshall Scholarship recipients at hockey caucus
March 25, 2015 | NHL Public Relations | NHL.com All three youth hockey recipients part of NHL’s Hockey Is For Everyone initiative NEW YORK – The National Hockey League and the Thurgood Marshall College […]
HEROS Take on Washington
The National Hockey League is extremely proud to participate in two initiatives that foster education on and off the ice,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “We believe that hockey can […]
Giving Back: HEROS hockey program helps kids stick-handle life’s challenges
Terron Falk, centre, chairman of HEROS, gathers for a photograph with program participants clockwise from lower left, Shae Terry, 13, Jaden Terry, 11, Jaden Jugovich, 13, E.J. Johnson-Taylor, 11, Justice […]
Hockey Day in Canada
On Saturday February 14th, HEROS across nation will be celebrating Hockey Day in Canada in their own way, but none will participate in the authentic Canadian hockey experience as the program participants […]
Making People Proud
Tall, lanky, and a tad shy, Trent doesn’t immediately strike you as a typical hockey player, but you’ll find him playing hockey nearly every Wednesday anyway. For over 4 years, […]
HEROS Gets the Graf Advantage
Every parent’s worst hockey-nightmare is buying new skates for their child and having them grow out of them within the season. At HEROS, we have that same fear but with […]
Ringing the TSX bell for charity
Wed, Dec 3, 2014 – Terron Falk from CIBC joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the 30th annual CIBC Miracle Day where employees are asked to donate their fees and […]
HEROS on the Trading Floor
On Wednesday December 3rd, HEROS’ partner CIBC invited participants from the Toronto to ring the bell to open the day’s trading. This year marks the 30th anniversary of CIBC’s […]
HITMEN AND MEG ENERGY LAUNCH HELGY’S HEROES
Tuesday, November 25, 2014Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen and captain Kenton Helgesen are proud to announce details on a new community program, Helgy’s Heroes presented by MEG Energy.The initiative will […]
“Welcome CBC’s Radio Guy”
Listen as CBC’s Paul Karchut joined HEROS Bowness for an inside look at what a day looks like from the eyes of the HEROS.
HEROS Partners with TheDrillBook.com
CALGARY, AB – Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) and TheDrillBook.Com are very pleased to announce a partnership in support of grassroots hockey initiatives across Canada. TheDrillbook.com’s coaching and development […]
Cooper Tire Bring HEROS to Memorial Cup
London, ON – Weaving the puck through obstacles and shooting at the goalie one-on-one — these are what hockey dreams are made of. Cooper Tires of Canada was able to […]
HEROS Participant: First Canadian Recipient of the NHL/Thurgood Marshall Academic Scholarship
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE® AND THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND ANNOUNCE 2014 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club’s Devan Abercrombie and HEROS Program’s Nicholas McCurdy Each Receive Four-Year College Scholarships Both Recipients […]
HEROS slip and slide with snow day at Nakiska
March 9, 2014 —Nakiska Ski Area Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) and TELUS provided a unique experience for some of Calgary’s most vulnerable youth with an exciting day in […]
Cosburn Middle School students help hockey HEROS program
Outdoor game for youth played at Dieppe Park East York Mirror East York’s Cosburn Middle School teamed up with the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) to give some Toronto […]
NHL Green, TeamSnap partner to ‘recycle the game’
Fans encouraged to donate used equipment at Canadian Tire NHL Spectator Plaza NHL.com VANCOUVER – NHL Green has partnered with TeamSnap (www.teamsnap.com) to collect used hockey equipment from fans prior to […]
HEROS Invited to 2014 NHL Heritage Classic: Video
The Vancouver Canucks invite HEROS participants to join in the fun at the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. canucks.com
HEROS Get the Pro Experience
Two Vancouver HEROS participants had the opportunity of a lifetime on Saturday with the Abbotsford Heat’s Pro Experience. Invited to participate in an on ice practice session coached by Stanley Cup […]
Edmonton’s Finest
Mark Milner is one of the original Edmonton volunteers for HEROS. He received Volunteer of the Year award from Boys & Girls Club of Edmonton. He is constantly driving and organizing for […]
Cooper Tire Helps Youth in Canada through HEROS
Cooper Tire proudly supports HEROS in their tireless pursuit to better the lives of kids throughout Canada, presenting the organization with a $25,000 donation annually as part of a three-year […]
HEROS and One Million Skates – A Winning Combination!
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) and One Million Skates (OMS) announced today that the two organizations will be teaming up in an expanded effort to connect the greater hockey […]
All “Hart” — Windsor Minor Hockey president earns coveted Patricia Hartley Award
Dean Lapierre insists he will never willingly give up his post as president of the Windsor Minor Hockey Association — “They’ll bury me as the president of the WMHA,” he […]