Hockey great bonds with local hockey team

FORMER NHL GREAT Darryl Sittler paid a special visit to Thornhill’s Peewee Rebels minor boys’ hockey team last month after the team won a contest through Scotiabank.   The hockey legend worked with the youths on their defensive, offensive and puck- handling skills. Off-ice, he gave them a pep talk about the importance of teamwork and dedication.

“This is a great opportunity for young hockey hopefuls to learn about the experiences they can have by setting goals and following their dreams,” said Sittler.

The Rebels are one of 10 teams who won on-ice training with former NHL stars under the Scotiabank NHL Alumni Skills Contest. Participating alumni included Trevor Linden, Lanny McDonald, Bryan Trottier and Yvan Cournoyer.

Sittler was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.

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