CARLYLE - The Carlyle Cougars senior hockey team is always looking for ways to give back to the community for their undying support.
Forward Ben Johnstone said they wanted to do something that brought togetherness and Christmas is a wonderful time to do this.
On Dec. 22, the Cougars held a Christmas cabaret at the Carlyle Memorial Hall.
Johnstone said an event like this was to show the community and supporters that they are thankful for people supporting the team.
Dale Orsted came out to DJ the event and began pumping out the tunes to get the crowd of around 150 people in the spirit of Christmas and to hit the dance floor.
According to Johnstone, the crowd of people over 18 seemed to have a fun time and the event proved to be highly successful.
The Cougars started the night with an exciting game against the Bienfait Coalers, which they won 8-2. Josh Romanyk had a hat trick and Jon Gaudet had a three-point night. This was also the ugly Christmas sweater game and they encouraged fans to wear theirs as well.
With the big win this gave the Cougars plenty to celebrate when they arrived at the cabaret.
The team has done well so far this season a 7-2-1 record.
Their next two home games will be played Jan. 12, when they will face off against the Carnduff Red Devils, and Jan 19, with the puck dropping with Oxbow Huskies. On Jan. 26, a game will take place against the Moosomin Rangers.
“We want to thank our sponsors and the community for all their support to the team over the years,” said Johnstone.
