Paratroopers host women’s hockey team

My story featuring paratroopers challenging a women’s hockey team was published in the Oct. 11, 2016 edition of the Morinville Free Press. 

Soldiers of Third Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) hosted 27 hockey players on Oct. 1 at Edmonton Garrison.  Excited Athletes with the University of Alberta (U of A) Pandas Women’s Hockey Team gathered at 3 PPCLI headquarters that morning to experience military life for a few hours.

Paratroopers of 3 PPCLI with members of the University of Alberta Pandas Women's Hockey Team during the Soldier For A Day activity on Oct. 1, 2016 at Edmonton Garrison.  Photo by Grant Cree.

The Pandas participated in the Soldier For A Day (SFAD) program, a community relations activity conducted by Third Battalion. SFAD is about connecting with the civilian community to give them a glimpse of military life.   

Sergeant Jason Debourke (right) of 3 PPCLI helps an athlete with the University of Alberta Pandas Women's Hockey Team descend from the rappel tower during the Soldier For A Day activity on Oct. 1, 2016 at Edmonton Garrison. Photo by Grant Cree

To read my entire article, visit the Morinville Free Press at this link.