Hockey Helps the Homeless
Goal: $125,000
Where: Mohawk 4 Ice Centre
When: Friday April 11, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hockey Helps the Homeless is excited to be hosting its first ever charity hockey tournament in Hamilton and Burlington at Hamilton's Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.
This year, the YMCA of Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford has been selected as the beneficiary of this incredible event—a first for our community and a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Donate to a YMCA team or player.
- Attend the tournament and cheer on the players!
- Join the e-sports pop-up event in the Lookout Sports Lounge at the rink.
- Volunteer at the event
- Donate a prize to the silent auction
- Bid on auction items starting April 7
- Follow & share YMCA HBB on social media:
- Facebook: YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
- Instagram: @ymcahbb
- X (Twitter): @ymcahbb
- LinkedIn: YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford
By getting involved, you’ll be part of a movement that combines Canada’s favorite sport with meaningful charitable action. Together, we can shutout homelessness and create brighter futures for those in need.
To make a donation visit the website below:
Here’s what makes this event so special:
A Star-Studded Lineup: HHTH brings together amateur players, NHL alumni, and Olympians for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Teams are captained by fundraisers who draft NHL alumni and Olympians, giving participants the chance to skate alongside their hockey heroes.
Purpose with Passion: Proceeds raised from the tournament will directly support the YMCA Men’s Residence in Hamilton and the Youth in Transition program in Burlington, both of which play a critical role in addressing homelessness in our communities.
The Pro Experience: Play three games with a former NHL Pro or Olympian, get personalized jersey & socks, a fully equipped locker room, complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages, complimentary participant gift, and a reception.
Funds raised will support two YMCA programs that actively combat homelessness for men and youth.
Located at the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, the Men's Residence provides clean, safe and affordable transitional housing for more than 175 men in Hamilton's urban core. The YMCA Men’s Residence supports men at risk, many facing both health and social challenges.
In Burlington, our Youth in Transition program is helping to support youth ages of 16 – 24 identify, develop and implement a personal plan based on their own goals for personal independence. The Y helps navigate the adult service systems and connects youth to relevant support and resources in the community that can help them find: a place to stay, full or part-time work or job training, life skills, emotional support and their own community.
