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Bannister GM hosts Showroom Shootout for Edson Minor Hockey
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Bannister GM lobby and showroom was
full of hockey-loving kids and parents on
th
October 18, as the dealership held their 5
Annual Showroom Shootout.
The event invited Edson Minor Hockey
players to come out and participate in a “Shoot
and Score to Win” Hockey Shootout and offered
free hot dogs and refreshments to all who wished
to attend.
Over 130 Edson Minor Hockey players
stopped by to take their shot, bringing their
parents and often siblings as well. Bannister GM
General Manager Jamie Gilham said that over
250 hot dogs were served during the two-hour
event.
th
With the Showroom Shootout being in its 5
year, Gilham noted that their first event had only
40 players attend. To see an increase of almost
100 players is phenomenal, and shows Bannister Edson Minor Hockey players were able to take their shots on the showroom floor during Bannister GM's
GM that their goal of helping get people excited Showroom Shootout on October 18. The Edson Aeros were in attendance to help collect and set up
for the hockey season is being met. pucks for shooters. photo Shaylyn Thornton
“We want to help everyone get in the hockey
season mindset. Get everyone revved up,” said
Gilham. “We want to put a spotlight on minor shootout running smoothly. The players, donning With 100% turnout, the PeeWee 3A Sabres
hockey and sports and encourage everyone to get their Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys, and coach James Was earned the $500 prize, and
out and get moving. Winter is a reality here, and continuously collected pucks and set them up for Minor Hockey player Jace Aslin had his name
hockey is a huge coping mechanism during our kids to take shots during the event. drawn for the pair of Oilers tickets. The Oilers
cold winters.” All kids who attended the Showroom Getaway prize will be drawn later this season.
Bannister GM feels it is important for them to Shootout could enter a draw for a pair of tickets Yet another initiative supported by Bannister
support recreational activities, including sports to an Edmonton Oilers home game, and Edson GM is the COP Candy Patrol, who along with
and arts programs, in our community. Bannister Minor Hockey parents could enter for an the Edson RCMP will be out and about on the
donates consistently to programs throughout Edmonton Oilers Mega Getaway weekend that evening of October 31 handing out candy to kids
Edson, sponsors an Edson Minor Hockey Atom includes tickets, fuel, food, and accommodations. in different Edson neighbourhoods.
team, and they are also a sponsor of the Edson Bannister also offered an incentive to all Volunteers for the COP (Citizens on Patrol)
Aeros. Edson Minor Hockey teams – whichever team will be in logo'd clothing and vehicles and will
The Edson Aeros showed a little love to the had the highest turnout of players, percentage also be keeping an eye out for the safety of our
community at the Showroom Shootout, as five wise, would win $500 to go towards a year-end community's children while they hand out their
Aeros players came out and helped keep the wrap up party. candy.
Pacers Cross-Country Running Team at Provincials
submitted 19. 144 athletes qualified for Provincials in each Little was 61st ,and Mackenzie Daniel was 62nd.
category, 18 from each of Alberta's eight zones. Junior Boys: Joshua Brand was 112th;
Seven athletes from PCHS participated in the Results include —Junior Girls: Jorja Williams Intermediate Girls: Christina Steil was 46th; and
Cross-country Provincial Championships in was 4th, Alexandra Daniel was 60th, Madie Intermediate Boys: Carter Fousert was 44th.
Echo Dale Park, near Medicine Hat, on October
th
Jorja Williams places 4 in the Junior Girls Division PCHS's Christina Steil, Joshua Braund, Carter Fousert, Coach Kevin Andersen, Jorja Williams,
in the Cross-country Provincial Championships in Alexandra Daniel, Madie Little, and Mackenzie Daniel during the High School Provincial Championships
near Medicine Hat on October 19. in near Medicine Hat on October 19.
photo submitted
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S ports
Bannister GM hosts Showroom Shootout for Edson Minor Hockey
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Bannister GM lobby and showroom was
full of hockey-loving kids and parents on
th
October 18, as the dealership held their 5
Annual Showroom Shootout.
The event invited Edson Minor Hockey
players to come out and participate in a “Shoot
and Score to Win” Hockey Shootout and offered
free hot dogs and refreshments to all who wished
to attend.
Over 130 Edson Minor Hockey players
stopped by to take their shot, bringing their
parents and often siblings as well. Bannister GM
General Manager Jamie Gilham said that over
250 hot dogs were served during the two-hour
event.
th
With the Showroom Shootout being in its 5
year, Gilham noted that their first event had only
40 players attend. To see an increase of almost
100 players is phenomenal, and shows Bannister Edson Minor Hockey players were able to take their shots on the showroom floor during Bannister GM's
GM that their goal of helping get people excited Showroom Shootout on October 18. The Edson Aeros were in attendance to help collect and set up
for the hockey season is being met. pucks for shooters. photo Shaylyn Thornton
“We want to help everyone get in the hockey
season mindset. Get everyone revved up,” said
Gilham. “We want to put a spotlight on minor shootout running smoothly. The players, donning With 100% turnout, the PeeWee 3A Sabres
hockey and sports and encourage everyone to get their Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys, and coach James Was earned the $500 prize, and
out and get moving. Winter is a reality here, and continuously collected pucks and set them up for Minor Hockey player Jace Aslin had his name
hockey is a huge coping mechanism during our kids to take shots during the event. drawn for the pair of Oilers tickets. The Oilers
cold winters.” All kids who attended the Showroom Getaway prize will be drawn later this season.
Bannister GM feels it is important for them to Shootout could enter a draw for a pair of tickets Yet another initiative supported by Bannister
support recreational activities, including sports to an Edmonton Oilers home game, and Edson GM is the COP Candy Patrol, who along with
and arts programs, in our community. Bannister Minor Hockey parents could enter for an the Edson RCMP will be out and about on the
donates consistently to programs throughout Edmonton Oilers Mega Getaway weekend that evening of October 31 handing out candy to kids
Edson, sponsors an Edson Minor Hockey Atom includes tickets, fuel, food, and accommodations. in different Edson neighbourhoods.
team, and they are also a sponsor of the Edson Bannister also offered an incentive to all Volunteers for the COP (Citizens on Patrol)
Aeros. Edson Minor Hockey teams – whichever team will be in logo'd clothing and vehicles and will
The Edson Aeros showed a little love to the had the highest turnout of players, percentage also be keeping an eye out for the safety of our
community at the Showroom Shootout, as five wise, would win $500 to go towards a year-end community's children while they hand out their
Aeros players came out and helped keep the wrap up party. candy.
Pacers Cross-Country Running Team at Provincials
submitted 19. 144 athletes qualified for Provincials in each Little was 61st ,and Mackenzie Daniel was 62nd.
category, 18 from each of Alberta's eight zones. Junior Boys: Joshua Brand was 112th;
Seven athletes from PCHS participated in the Results include —Junior Girls: Jorja Williams Intermediate Girls: Christina Steil was 46th; and
Cross-country Provincial Championships in was 4th, Alexandra Daniel was 60th, Madie Intermediate Boys: Carter Fousert was 44th.
Echo Dale Park, near Medicine Hat, on October
th
Jorja Williams places 4 in the Junior Girls Division PCHS's Christina Steil, Joshua Braund, Carter Fousert, Coach Kevin Andersen, Jorja Williams,
in the Cross-country Provincial Championships in Alexandra Daniel, Madie Little, and Mackenzie Daniel during the High School Provincial Championships
near Medicine Hat on October 19. in near Medicine Hat on October 19.
photo submitted
