Ask any young person why they quit officiating and nine time out of 10 it's because of verbal abuse from coaches and parents. While it's not all parents, this is an unfortunate reality across Canada every year. 

We have an official shortage in our province and across the country and what people often forget, without officials, there's no game. 

Minor hockey associations, including Glace Bay, are participating in a new program to help support our younger and inexperienced officials.  All first year officials as well as all those under 18 years of age will be wearing a green arm band on one arm.  

This is to serve as a reminder to players, coaches and fans that the officials on the ice maybe new to the sport or are just teenagers, trying their best as they develop their skills.

The U-15 AA Miners held their Pink in the Rink game Monday night at the Miners Forum.

Darren Ellsworth was the named the game’s honorary captain and dropped the puck for the ceremonial faceoff.

On September 3, 2020, Darren was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage III testicular cancer with metastasis to his lungs, lymph nodes and large areas of tumor thrombosis (IVC and Renal Vein Thrombosis)

Darren underwent a radical orchidectomy and received chemotherapy until January 2021. 

Darren is an outgoing individual and well known in his community for his fundraising efforts for local sports teams and large charities like the IWK. 

Glace Bay Miners Players dawned pink jerseys in support of Breast Cancer awareness and raised $1386.25, which will be donated to the Cape Breton Cancer Patient Care Fund.

The Miners defeated Northside 5-2. You can cheer on the U-15 AA Miners most Monday nights at 7:30pm at the Miners Forum. 

GB Miners U15AA will be hosting the Northside Vikings for Pink in the Rink at the Miners Forum on Friday, November 25th@ 7:30pm.

Any donations received at the door or through a player will receive a ballot to be entered in to win $500 worth of gift cards. 

We hope to see everyone at the Miners Forum wearing pink and help support Breat Cancer Awareness!!

GLACE BAY - Glace Bay Minor Hockey President James Edwards was on hand Monday night to honour this years bursary winners. Each year the association selects players from the Midget program, who meet the necessary qualifications and plan on enrolling in secondary education. There are a total of 7 recipients for the 2022 Glace Bay Minor Hockey Bursary. Pictured above from right to left Brayden Ellsworth, Kolby Campbell, Andrea Battiste, Marley Hiscock, Lauren Barrett and Leila Ludyka. Each recipient received a cheque from GBMHA. 

*********Congratulations to all of our recipients!!**********

Meet Ryan, the creator and coordinator of SKATE CLUB.

Ryan has impressively grown the club from its original 12 members to over 160 members ranging from all different ages.

If you or someone you know is interested in getting back on the ice please connect with Ryan via e-mail at skatingwithryan@gmail.com

Make sure to give them a like on Facebook as well by visiting this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/645436693500027