MANITOWANING—The six-week Noojmowin Teg Health Services program aimed at promoting healthy activities came to an end December 13 at the Assiginack Arena with a special bonus—four members of the Espanola Paper Kings came to join in the fun.
“We promote physical health to you by providing them with sports and recreation,” said Noojmowin Teg Healthy Living Youth Program Coordinator Mark Peltier. “I have been doing an after-school sponge puck hockey program for six weeks. Today is the final session so we brought in some guests today from the Espanola Paper Kings. As you can see, the smiles are there and everyone is having a good time.”
The Espanola Paper Kings are a Canadian Junior A hockey team based out of Espanola and are members of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Paper Kings play their home games at the Espanola Regional Recreational Complex.
Taking part in the final session were Espanola Paper Kings Defenceman Spencer Horgan, forward Blake Peters-Davey, Defenceman Sean Short and Forward Jack Lynes. It was hard to determine who was having a better time, the students, the Jr. A players or Mr. Peltier. The on-ice action was fast and furious but the smiles were broad.
“Thanks for having us,” said Mr. Short as the players headed off the ice, he and his teammates agreed they were having a great time with the kids.
