Christian J Ciskal Memorial Page

07/28/2026

We are pleased to announce that Kyle Kraus is the recipient of the 2025–2026 Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation Scholarship Award.
With many impressive submissions, the decision was not an easy one. However, Kyle was selected unanimously by the Ciskal Family and the members of the Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation. His dedication, growth, and character made him stand out in a remarkable way.
Over the past year, Kyle has demonstrated exceptional perseverance and commitment. He continues to show his love for the game of hockey and the comradery of team sports — values that extend far beyond the scoreboard. In addition to being a multi‑sport athlete, Kyle has worked hard at school and balanced personal commitments with maturity and discipline, further highlighting the qualities that make him deserving of this honor.
Kyle has also been a devoted participant in the annual Christian Ciskal Memorial Tournament, consistently giving back to the community and supporting the mission of the foundation. His involvement reflects a genuine desire to contribute, uplift others, and honor the spirit of the tournament.
We are excited to see what the future holds for Kyle and look forward to watching his continued success in life.

06/10/2026

01/08/2026

💙🏒 How You Can Support the Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation 🏒💙
We’ve received so many heartfelt messages from the local and hockey community asking how they can support the Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation — and we are incredibly grateful.

Through our annual tournament and basket raffle, we raise funds to provide hardship assistance and high school scholarships in Christian’s honor. To keep making an impact, we rely on the amazing support of people like you.

Here are a few meaningful ways you can help:

✨ Volunteer Support
Lend a hand during our annual events or behind the scenes. Every hour makes a difference!

🎁 Basket Raffle Donations
Contribute items, gift cards, or themed baskets to help make our raffle a success.

🏒 Dedicated Sponsors
Businesses and individuals can partner with us through sponsorships that directly support our mission.

Your support ensures Christian’s legacy continues to inspire and uplift others.
Thank you for being part of this community. 💙

01/02/2026

Through our annual memorial tournament, fundraising efforts, and basket raffle, The Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation proudly awards both hardship scholarships and high school scholarships. Our hardship scholarships are designed to support families within our community who may be struggling to afford sports activities or equipment for their child.
Our goal is simple: to help kids stay engaged in the sports they love, regardless of financial challenges.

We are excited to announce that the Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation has awarded its first hardship scholarship to a family within the Cheektowaga Warriors community. Through this scholarship, we were able to cover a player’s ice bill, allowing them to remain active in the sport they love while easing the financial burden on their family.

We look forward to continuing Christian’s legacy by supporting even more young athletes in our community.

11/18/2025

Thank you to all the teams that participated this year in the 2nd Annual Christian Ciskal Memorial Tournament.

All MVP pictures will be posted on our website as well as our page so keep an eye out for those.

Christian Ciskal Memorial Tournament

All proceeds made from the basket raffle and 50/50 raffle go to the Christian Ciskal Memorial Foundation and is dispersed via college scholarships for high school students as well as hardship scholarships for kids in the community who are in need of financial support related to hockey fees and/or equipment.

If you know any high school seniors looking to apply for a scholarship, I have attached the requirements and also the link to the website.

All applications are due no later than December 31, 2025.

https://www.christianciskalmemorialtournament.com/scholarship-information

If you are aware of any families in need of hardship support, please reach out to me via email at [email protected] or at (716)984-1550.

Once again thank you all for your continued support.

11/15/2025

2025 Division 1 8U Competitive Champions and Runner Ups

11/15/2025

2025 Division 2 8U Competitive Champions and Runner Ups