A Tribute to Girls Rock the Rink Hockey Dads
It’s 8 a.m. on a warm Saturday morning. The Capital News Centre in Kelowna, BC is eerily quiet but for the voices of Grindstone volunteers and the…
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Top Women’s Hockey Player Natalie Spooner Coming to Kelowna Charity Event
Cover photo credit: Hockey Canada The Grindstone Award Foundation is pleased to announce that women’s hockey star Natalie Spooner will be joining them for the annual Grindstone…
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Former CWHL Player Wants All Women’s Hockey Players to Have a Voice
The impacts of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folding has been “really crazy” says Liz Knox, co-chair of the players association for the CWHL. Seeing jerseys and…
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Love, Strength, and Courage: Meet Darcie and Ashlyn
I saw them first on the ice, in full gear, switching from laughing to being serious. I didn’t need to glance twice. They were in their element!…
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The Ponytail Shots
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Back in 2017, right before the 1st Annual Grindstone Charity Tournament, the Grindstone team sat down to make promotional materials for the tournament. Even though we had…
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Glenda and Emma: Big Hockey Dreams in the Kootenays
One of the best parts of the annual Grindstone Charity Tournament weekend is seeing the young participants at Girls Rock The Rink (GRTR). At our 2nd tournament,…
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Building Connections, Building Dreams
Connections. It is one of the building blocks of the Grindstone Award Foundation. Whether that is through the annual tournament in Kelowna where we have connected women’s players…
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Jada Livingston: Leader, Mentor, and Grindstone Ambassador
The small town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island has more to offer than its island community charm and rich history. It’s also home to an exceptional young…
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT Furies Charity Clinic
“It was a fantastic day. My daughter left so inspired and can’t wait to come back,” said Christina Provis. Rave reviews poured in through social media following…
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