The future of the Red Hawks varsity boys’ hockey program looks bright following a successful three-week junior camp in March.
Coach Jason Morissette said 24 players from Grades 9 and 10 participated, which included practices, an exhibition against Fenelon Falls Secondary School March 12 (a 7-6 loss) and inclusion in a multi-school tournament in Peterborough March 25.
They went 2-1 there, beating St. Theresa from Belleville and St. Stephen from Bowmaville before falling to Peterborough’s Holy Cross in the final.
Only five of the players appeared on this year’s varsity team, giving Morissette hope for a bigger and better program in 2026-27.
“It’s been pretty obvious there’s a demand for hockey at Hal High… this was a great way for us to introduce some new players to the program and let them see what it’s like to wear a Red Hawks jersey,” Morissette said.
“The players were a pleasure to deal with, and I’m really excited about this team’s future.”
