Only a true hockey player could sit in the California sunshine, about to go to a world-class amusement park and say, “Dad, I don’t want to miss practice today.” But that’s exactly what Lincoln, a grade 9 student and SuperHEROS player in Vancouver, said on his family...
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A HEROS Journey
For former HEROS player and volunteer Nigel Aziz, the choice to return to HEROS every week as a mentor in the Jane and Finch Toronto chapter was an easy decision. “I wanted to give the children the same opportunities I was provided as a HERO,” Nigel said. “You need...
HEROS in the Community: How to Hockey
For some, hockey is a sport, but for Coach Jeremy at How to Hockey – a free, online hockey training resource – it’s so much more than that. It’s an escape, a support system, a passion and now with his support of HEROS, donating 10% of all profits from his online...
HEROS in the Community: Impact Hockey Development
Making an impact in their community is easy for Tim Preston and his team. After all, it’s right there in the name. Based in the Fraser Valley, Impact Hockey Development is a leading on and off ice hockey training program that provides a fun and challenging atmosphere...
Welcome to our newest SuperHEROS families in Saskatoon and Winnipeg!
HEROS is proud to announce the addition of two new SuperHEROS chapters! Winnipeg and Saskatoon will see SuperHEROS players hit the ice for the first time in the coming months and we couldn’t be more excited to share the news. With these two new chapters, SuperHEROS...
The S.S. Invitational Tees up another great day for HEROS!
This past summer, Brian MacKenzie hosted the 11th annual S.S. Invitational Golf Tournament at Maplewood Golf Club, just outside of Winnipeg. The tournament was a roaring success, featuring 72 golfers and raising over $5,000 for HEROS players in their community! “This...
HEROS’ Hockey in the Harbour gala makes triumphant return
After a two-year hiatus, the Hockey in the Harbour gala returned on a high note, marking our return to a full schedule of programming and an opportunity for over 200 guests to be heroes for our HEROS. The event, hosted at the Pipe Shop Venue in North Vancouver on...
Jane-Finch Chapter Leads HEROS in Highlight Year of Graduations
When HEROS Program Coordinator and Toronto District School Board Speech-Language Pathologist Tony Wray is asked what he likes about his work with children and youth, he says one of the best parts is sharing special moments with HEROS students and families during their...
New Haven Mortgage Invests in HEROS Educational Future
New Haven Mortgage Corporation and the HEROS program share many core values. This is especially true when it comes to education, which is one of many reasons we at HEROS are excited for our newest partnership. Earlier this year New Haven Mortgage Corporation, which is...
Dreams become reality for HEROS players at the NHL Willie O’Ree Weekend in Boston
This past April four HEROS players, two from Calgary and two from Vancouver, received the tremendous opportunity to represent HEROS both on and off the ice at the NHL Willie O’Ree All Star Weekend in Boston. The HEROS players received the invitation for outstanding...