It didn't matter that it was absolutely frigid outside - on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5pm the Guelph Gryphons hosted our Wolves at the 2014 Winter Classic.
Wolves Coach Jeff Peterson called out each player individually and...
(After reading the entire article below, please view our 2014 Winter Classic Photo Gallery. The link is in the team home page, found in the left margin.)
... everyone in attendance sang our National Anthem loud and proud. And then it was time to play!
The outdoor facility was amazing and so was the hockey. Both teams played a hard 4-on-4 game with the Wolves coming out on top 6-2. It was a really fun game to watch and all the better because two very famous NHL referees were there to make it extra special for the boys - Ray Scapinello and Scotty Driscoll #68. For the boys this was their very own NHL game!
Afterwards everyone grabbed dinner - a delicious outdoor BBQ with pop, chips cookies and fruit. We gathered together in the community centre and enjoyed good company. It was a really great experience - one the players and everyone involved will always remember. And the toques and pucks were a nice touch!
Thanks so much to the Guelph team, parents and volunteers for hosting the event and putting on the BBQ. Thanks to Jeff Peterson for donating the BBQ meat and making the event happen. We look forward to the next one!
(written by Shelly Reed)