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With record-high tournament participation, Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) celebrates 50 years of inclusion, community and fun
With record-high tournament participation, Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) celebrates 50...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n With record-high tournament participation, Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) celebrates 50 years of inclusion, community and fun\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n This year's tournament will see the highest number of female competitors in its history\n \n \n \n \n \n MARKHAM, ON\n \n \n ,\n \n \n March 4, 2024\n \n \n /CNW/ - In one week, more than 4,000 Indigenous youth will lace up their skates and take to the ice for the 50th anniversary of the Little Native Hockey League's (Little NHL) tournament, sponsored by Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One). Ontario's largest Indigenous hockey tournament will welcome players between the ages of five to 17 years old, coaches and their families from communities across the province to Markham to participate in games from\n \n March 11\n \n – 14.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year's tournament has the theme \"Honouring Our Water,\" and will see the largest number of competitors, including the highest number of female skaters, participating in its history. Homegrown celebrities and hockey greats alike will add their support to the tournament with appearances by retired NHL player and coach\n \n Ted Nolan\n \n , singer-songwriter\n \n Jully Black\n \n , and blues and country artist\n \n Crystal Shawanda\n \n . The Opening Ceremony co-hosts are\n \n Hockey Night in\n \n Canada's\n \n \n \n Ron Maclean\n \n and\n \n Anthony Stewart\n \n .\n \n \n \"The Little NHL is thrilled to ring in the milestone of our 50\n \n th\n \n anniversary with thousands of young athletes and families together to play with pride and showcase their communities, and we are grateful to Hydro One for generously supporting this tradition that creates so many lasting memories and friendships,\" said\n \n Chico Ralf\n \n , Acting President, Little Native Hockey League. \"The Little NHL is more than just a hockey tournament; it is a symbol of unity, resilience, and cultural exchange.\"\n \n \n \"Hydro One is excited to join Little NHL in celebrat...