08/18/2026
AUGUST 3, 2026 โ POWER WHEELCHAIR HOCKEY DAY IN THE CITY OF OTTAWA. โค๏ธ๐
Before Game 2 of the CEWHA Gold Medal Series between the Calgary Flames and Toronto Lake Raiders, we had the tremendous honour of celebrating a milestone for our sport and our community: the official proclamation of Power Wheelchair Hockey Day in Ottawa.
Presented at centre court were, from left to right, Luke Haymes, recent Calder Cup Champion with the Toronto Marlies and Toronto Maple Leafs player; Yolanda Junco, Assistant Vice-President, Recreation and Athletics at Carleton University; and Suzanne Blanchard, Vice-President (Students and Enrolment) and University Registrar at Carleton University. They were joined by the captains of our two gold medal finalists, Jeff Barrett of the Calgary Flames and Roddey Harb of the Toronto Lake Raiders, for a ceremonial ball drop and photo. ๐๐
For the OPWHL, this proclamation means far more than a date on the calendar. It recognizes the athletes who compete, the families and volunteers who make our league possible, and the continued growth of a sport that gives people who use power wheelchairs the opportunity to compete, build community and represent their city on the national stage.
To have this recognition presented during a national championship hosted right here in Ottawa made the moment even more special. We are incredibly grateful to the City of Ottawa for this honour and for its continued support of para sport and accessible recreation in our community.
A sincere thank-you as well to Luke, Yolanda and Suzanne for joining us and helping make this moment one that our athletes and league will remember for a very long time.
August 3 is officially Power Wheelchair Hockey Day in Ottawa, and we could not be prouder. โค๏ธ๐ค๐โฟ