Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for July 2019 – the Lac La Biche Clippers!
This team had a late start to their season as they originally didn’t have coaches in place, so three weeks in some great people stepped up and volunteered as coaches. All of them got their certifications but had never coached hockey before. They just couldn’t let these kids miss out on the season.
So starting behind and taking some time to gel as a team was hard. So for some team building they decided to collect donations through all of their December home games for the Out of the Elements men’s and women’s shelter. They collected items like socks, gloves, touques, toiletries, etc.
The team played through the season and finished regular season in the top four. Which means they made playoffs, with many close games and making the final round they set up to play the team that remained undefeated the entire season.
They ended up defeating this team in two very close games to win the league banner. So what started out rough ended in an amazing season finish. This group of boys played with their heart and soul this year, learning what it means to be a team player and to play as a team. They developed so much and it proves perseverance can help you reach amazing goals.
They couldn’t have done it without their coaches and their hard work and support. For some end of season celebrations they got to play at Rogers Place on Edmonton Oilers ice!
iPlayHockey wishes to remind you to apply for August’s Team of the Month award. Details can be found here.