Volunteering is the heartbeat of Goderich Minor Hockey

Ian Karges (VP of GMHI) and Andy Swan (Head Trainer) at the check-in table for the Ryan O’Reilly Youth Challenge Cup Tournament.

Volunteering is the heartbeat of any thriving community and in Goderich, it plays an especially vital role in shaping the lives of young athletes.

Whether behind the bench, or organizing from behind the scenes, volunteers are the driving force behind the success of local programs like Goderich Minor Hockey. The organization would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers.

Goderich Minor Hockey places immense value on its volunteers, recognizing that their time, energy and dedication are what make each season possible.

It’s the selfless contributions of our coaches, trainers, managers, and executive members who create a positive and enriching environment for our youth.

These efforts do more than just support the game; they help instill teamwork, discipline, and community spirit in our young players.

Our Hockey Day in Goderich holds an annual food drive to help aid those in need and demonstrates to our youth the value in giving back to the community.

Goderich Minor Hockey hosts two very successful tournaments that are entirely organized and run by our volunteer base – the Ryan O’Reilly Youth Challenge Cup and Young Canada Week (YCW) in conjunction with the Goderich Lions Club.

This partnership benefits the community economy greatly by bringing an influx of families and teams to the area, increasing revenue for our local eateries, hotels and businesses.

As another successful season wraps up, Goderich Minor Hockey would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who has helped make youth sports a success in this town.

Your commitment leaves a lasting impact on the lives of local youth and strengthens the fabric of this community.