Hockey Helps the Homeless
Goal: $125,000
Where: Mohawk 4 Ice Centre
When: Friday April 11, 2025
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.
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.
How You Can Get Involved:
Register a Team: Gather your colleagues, friends, or family and sign up for this incredible event. (Registration closes Feb. 28, 2025)
Join a team: You can join our Y Saves Lives or Flamborough Family YMCA Teams! (At NO cost, but all players are asked to fundraise for the cause!)
Support a Team: Donate to support a participating team or player.
Spread the Word: Share this opportunity with your networks to help us rally support for this impactful cause.
By participating, you’ll be part of a movement that combines Canada’s favorite sport with meaningful charitable action. Together, we can tackle homelessness and create brighter futures for those in need.
To register or make a donation visit the website below:
Sign up
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.
