Huskies youth tickets free of charge for next game courtesy of energy company

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Young people will have the chance to get into a game of hockey for free this weekend.

Tourmaline Oil is covering ticket fees for attendees 18 years and younger at the North Peace Arena for the Fort St. John Huskies’ contest against the North Peace Navigators on January 18th, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Identification to prove age is required.

Talese Shilleto, the director of community and Indigenous relations with Tourmaline Oil, told Energeticcity.ca the motivation for the decision was largely driven by tragedies in the community.

“We are always looking for opportunities to help bring folks together and in a positive way,” said Shilleto. 

A statement from the company reads “hockey brings people together – across ages, schools, and neighbourhoods – and we hope this night provides an opportunity to cheer, laugh and share a great experience.”

Shilletto says as a mother of three boys, hockey has brought great joy to her family over the years.

“Hockey has been a big part of my life,” said Shilleto. “Whether it’s playing hockey, or hockey on TV or mini sticks in a hotel.

“The hockey community in Fort St. John is large, and it’s a great way that we all get together and spend time together. A lot of us come here and don’t have family from here, and so, we rely on the community as our family.”

Tourmaline also offers sponsorship for other community events, including Sunday free swims at the North Peace Leisure Pool.