The Inspirational Moment Behind An Amazing Tournament
Melissa Talaro grew up loving the game of hockey. It was always part of her life, whether as a spectator or playing street hockey with her brothers.…
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Giving kids a chance to live her hockey dream
It took over 30 years before a Kelowna woman could grab an opportunity to learn to play hockey and it is the driving force behind her generous…
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The Heart Warming Story of Maureen Bildfell
https://grindstoneaward.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Mauren-Bildfell_Full-Clip_Final_Compressed.mp4 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ABOVE; Everybody has a story worth sharing. Just walk into any place full of people and strike up a chat with a…
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How a Simple Action Changed the Game for One Grindstone Grant Recipient
By Brendan Osborne It was a simple action that would made a big impact for the Grindstone Award Foundation and a young BC female hockey player. What…
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A Powerful Gesture to Honour a Man Who Inspired a Generation of Female Hockey Players
By Brendan Osborne After more than 20 years as a volunteer with the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, there’s one phrase that will continue to resonate with the…
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Ontario Hockey Dad Leaves Behind Powerful Legacy for Women’s Hockey
By Brianna Shields (Daughter of Mike Shields) A donation was made to the Grindstone Award Foundation by some hardcore female hockey players in the name of Mike…
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WHAT DOES HOCKEY MEAN TO YOU? By Sarah Geen
At the Grindstone Award Foundation tournament, recently we were asked to write down “What does hockey mean to you?” Now at the time and under pressure I…
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