LLRIB to Host Four-Day Hockey & Health Days Across Communities, Featuring Stanley Cup Replica Visit(Treaty 6 Territory, Woodland Cree) Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Sask.– Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), through its Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) Sports & Recreation Department, will host Hockey & Health Days from February 5 to 8, 2026, a four-day hockey and mental health initiative focused on youth wellness, community connection, and building a positive hockey culture across LLRIB communities.Delivered through INSPIRE 365, the four-day initiative will include school visits, youth workshops, community gatherings, and recreational events in La Ronge and, where possible, in outlying communities to ensure broader access and participation.
“This is intentionally a four-day event because meaningful engagement takes time,” said Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. “We want to reach youth and families across our Nation, including our outlying communities, and give them the opportunity to participate in activities that support both physical and mental wellbeing.”
Community Visit Schedule
Thursday, February 5, 2026
• 9:30 a.m. – Rhoda Hardlotte Memorial Keethanow High School, Stanley Mission
• 2:30 p.m. – Nihithow Awasis School, Grandmother’s Bay
• 6:00 p.m. – Sucker River Band Office Friday, February 6, 2026
• 9:30 a.m. – Bells Point Elementary School, La Ronge
• 1:30 p.m. – Senator Myles Venne School, La RongeSaturday, February 7, 2026
• 9:00 a.m. – Community Breakfast, Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC)
• 3:00 p.m. – Meet-and-Greet and Community Visit with the NHL Alumni Replica Stanley Cup, JRMCC
• 7:30 p.m. – La Ronge Ice Wolves vs. Nipawin Hawks, La Ronge Sunday, February 8, 2026
• 9:30 a.m. – Sally Ross School, Hall Lake
• 2:30 p.m. – Community Visit, Little Red River Community Hall Stanley Cup Replica Visit
As part of Hockey & Health Days, communities will have the opportunity to take part in a community visit with the NHL Alumni Replica Stanley Cup, which is designed to be safely handled and photographed with by children, families, and community members.
In addition, JRMCC will host a Try Goalie Event on Saturday, February 7, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., giving young players the opportunity to try the goaltender position in a fun, supportive environment. The event is open to NHLPA and U7/U9 players, free to attend, with no registration required. Goalie equipment will be provided.Programming and LeadershipThe four-day event will feature former NHL players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon, alongside community wellness advocate Brandi Bell, who will work with youth, families, coaches, and community members through hockey activities, mentorship, storytelling, and mental wellness education.
Kevin Roberts, Director of Sports and Recreation for LLRIB, said Hockey & Health Days reflects LLRIB’s commitment to investing in youth and community wellness.“Our young people deserve opportunities that support both their physical and mental well-being,” said Roberts. “Hockey & Health Days brings people together in a positive way, using sport to build confidence, strengthen identity, and create connections that last beyond the rink.”
