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Prophet River First Nation to host star goaltender at iSPARC floor hockey jamboree

Prophet River First Nation’s Multiplex will host Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin and Kirk McLean at a floor hockey jamboree in September.

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Pictured here in 2024, Kirk McLean (left) will be at Prophet River First Nation for its Vancouver Canucks Floor Hockey Jamboree on September 13th. (Our Enderby, Facebook)

PROPHET RIVER, B.C. — A northeast B.C. First Nation will host a National Hockey League (NHL) legend in mid-September.

Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) announced plans for the Vancouver Canucks Floor Hockey Jamboree, powered by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (iSPARC).

In promoting the event on Facebook, PRFN promises attendees to “get ready for a great time” with lunch to be provided.

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The event will be highlighted by a visit from the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks mascot, Fin, and former star goaltender for the club, Kirk McLean.

McLean had 245 career wins in the NHL and was the starting goaltender for the team during their thrilling 1994 Stanley Cup playoff run, where they lost in seven games to the New York Rangers.

The event is open to Indigenous youth ages eight to 14 and is free to register. The Vancouver Canucks Floor Hockey Jamboree will take place at the PRFN Multiplex on September 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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For more information, please contact Darian Couturier at 250-775-1355.

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A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

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