Alumni Taking Part In Jordan Boyd Hockey Challenge

About a year after Jordan Boyd passed away, his family continues to change the ways of junior hockey and celebrate his life. A fund was set up in his name by those close to him with the hope 'to recognize individuals in amateur hockey, in the form of a series of scholarships, who have demonstrated a passion for sportsmanship, learning, leadership and community.' This weekend another fundraiser will be happening to help raise money for those scholarships.


Photo: Hockey Challenge fundraise page

The Jordan Boyd Hockey Challenge will be played at the BMO Centre in Bedford, Nova Scotia on Saturday August 2nd. There will be 9 hours of games between six different teams made up of local hockey celebraties and local kids. An all-star game will be played at the end of the night.



There are a few former Halifax Mooseheads who will be taking part in the games. Player announcements have been made over the last couple of months and 3 players who have played for the Moose have been announced. 2011 Stanley Cup champions Brad Marchand will be taking part, so will current Monchester Monarchs Andrew Bodnarchuk. 2013 Rookie of the Year Nathan MacKinnon will also partipate.

Some names of Herd alumni that are on donation teams include Stephen MacAulay, Mackenzie Weegar and Brendan Duke. Other celebrity names include; James Sheppard, 2004 Stanley Cup champion Darren Rumble, Mason MacDonald and Jacob Brennan.

I will be at the BMO Centre on Saturday so come join me and support this great cause.

Here is the day's full schedule:

11am - 12pm:	Team Boyd vs Dads and Lads
12pm - 1pm:	Sedmha All Stars vs Cole Harbour All Stars
1pm - 2pm:	Rothesay Neterwood vs Bedford Blues Alumni
2pm - 3pm:	Team Boyd vs Sedmha All Stars
3pm - 4pm:	Dads and Lads vs Rothesay Neterwood
4pm - 5pm:	Bedford Blues Alumni vs Cole Harbour All Stars
5pm - 6pm:	3rd place Group 1 vs 3rd place Group 2
6pm - 7pm:	2nd place Group 1 vs 2nd place Group 2
7pm - 8pm:	1st place Group 1 vs 1st place Group 2

All Star Game
Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 8:30 pm
Overview: All celebrities will be split on to two teams with our top fundraisers for a final game. Admission is $5.00

For more info on the hockey challenge or to make a donation click here.