The Yorkton RawTec Maulers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League do a lot to give back to the community whenever they can.
Last week, the Maulers took a break from training on the ice to volunteer at the Community Family Dinner, a monthly event put together by The Soup Haven.
The supper, held at The Dream Centre, saw a big turn out. The Maulers worked behind the counter to help serve the meal to those who attended.
Jordan Schmuland, one of the goalies for the Maulers, said it always feels good to get involved with the community.
鈥淲e have a very prestigious organization and it鈥檚 really awesome helping people out here,鈥� said Schmuland. 鈥淚t鈥檚 nice to do it for them and be successful.鈥�
Marilyn Dyck, one of the organizers with The Soup Haven, said they appreciated the help from the Maulers, and also said it鈥檚 good for both sides.
鈥淭he young people should see that there鈥檚 a need out here in the community,鈥� said Dyck. 鈥淪o the Maulers came out and are serving the meals for us.鈥�
Dyck said the children who attended the dinner were excited to meet the hockey players.
The Vice President of the Maulers, Brian Rae, is also the team chaplain. He works with the Parkland Community Church and they volunteer with The Dream Centre regularly. The Maulers鈥� president Glen Faford said this made for a natural fit between the Maulers and this community dinner.
鈥淐oach Garrett also has a huge mandate with this team to get involved in all kinds of community events,鈥� said Faford. 鈥淲e want to give back and do good.鈥�
鈥淲e also want the boys to transition into young adulthood, and know what it鈥檚 like to give back. It鈥檚 for a good cause,鈥� said Faford.
Faford also said the guys have fun doing community work such as this one.
鈥淚t actually helps gel them and brings them together. It brings them together with a lot of positive behaviours.鈥�
