Northumberland County residents can hit the ice on Saturday, November 16 with the Cobourg Cougars and secure a win for their regional children’s centre.
Five Counties Children’s Centre is partnering with the Cobourg Cougars for the second annual “Cougars For Kids.” This year’s game is a matinee affair, pitting the hometown Cougars against the Buffalo Jr. Sabres at the Cobourg Community Centre at 750 D’arcy St. in Cobourg.
The puck drop is at 3:30 p.m. following pre-game activities with Five Counties beginning at 3 p.m.
The Cobourg Cougars Junior A hockey club said it’s glad to support Five Counties.
“At the end of the day, we’re not just a hockey club,” said Erika Seggie, director of business operations with the Cobourg Cougars, in a media release.
“While our goal is to win on the ice, the Cougars also want to contribute and assist the community off the ice. Teaming up again for Cougars For Kids is a great way to do this and spotlight the incredible work that Five Counties does to support kids and families in our community.”
For every ticket sold to November 16 game, the Cougars are donating $2 to Five Counties. Kids under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult and wearing a team jersey or Five Counties clothing will get into the game for free.
Proceeds from Cougars for Kids will specifically support kids’ treatment services at Five Counties in Northumberland.
“Five Counties Children’s Centre is pleased to again partner with the Cobourg Cougars for the second Cougars For Kids event,” Bill Eekhof, spokesperson for Five Counties, told kawarthaNOW.
“We’re hopeful to have many of our Five Counties kids and families in the stands cheering on the home side. The Cougars have also been amazing partners in this game.”
Eekhof said while the Cobourg hockey event shares some similarities with the annual Family Day game that Five Counties holds every February with the Peterborough Petes in Peterborough, Cougars For Kids is evolving into its own event.
“We’re very excited to be part of the second annual Cougars For Kids game, which lets our community cheer on the Cougars while showing their support for Five Counties,” said Elizabeth Carmichael, program manager for Five Counties in Northumberland.
“We had very positive feedback from last year’s game and hope to score a repeat of the fun and festivities while supporting our kids and families.”
Cougars For Kids will be a family affair for the children’s centre, with many clients and their parents taking part or watching from the stands, the media release noted.
During the event, Five Counties kids will participate in a behind-the-scenes experience. Opportunities include giving a pre-game pep talk to Cougars players and being part of the broadcast crew for the game. There will be pre-game activities that include face painting, giant Lego, and more, and a client family of Five Counties will conduct the ceremonial puck drop.
A silent auction fundraiser in support of the children’s centre will feature an assortment of items. Door prizes will be available for people who sign up to receive Five Counties’ e-newsletter.
Finally, during one of the period intermissions, members of the Northumberland Predators sledge hockey team will lead a sledge hockey demonstration.
Game tickets for Cougars for Kids are now available through the Cobourg Cougars website at www.cobourgcougars.com.
With locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford, and Haliburton/Minden, Five Counties supports children and youth with physical, developmental, and communications needs in Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Haliburton County.
