As it was released yesterday, Hockey Canada has cancelled all sanctioned events moving forward until further notice. Hockey Manitoba has done the same thing which puts a close to the Dauphin Minor Hockey Association's season. It's a tough time for many players, coaches, and parents who were getting set to hit the road for provincials this weekend.
For Tyler Carefoot, President of DMH, it's a challenging time.
"I'm genuinely disappointed for all of the teams that have worked so hard to prepare for the provincials all season long," he said. "At the end of the day; however, this is bigger than sport. It's about the safety and well-being of people moving forward."
Although this is the end of another hockey season, DMH showed signs of excellence throughout the season taking part in multiple tournaments and winning titles including the Dauphin Super 8 Kings who for the first time in 29 years won two Tournament of Champions events.
"From a Dauphin Minor Hockey perspective, our organization continues to get better each year," said Carefoot. "I'm always happy regardless of the wins and losses. As long as we continue to get better each year, that's what matters."
Press releases have now been sent out to the entire membership. The Annual General Meeting will take place in late April or early May.
"It's all about finding out what we can do better next season to help families out and continue to improve," concluded Carefoot.