KJRU13BBRed Closes First Half of Season on Top, News, U13 BB/B Red (2012), BB/B (formerly Minor Development), REP (Kitchener Minor Hockey)

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Dec 09, 2024 | Tara Bedard | 144 views
KJRU13BBRed Closes First Half of Season on Top
As the 24/25 first half of the season closes out, the U13 BB Red Kitchener Junior Ranger team is at the top of the U13 BB/B league. The coaching staff led by Coach Dave McCowan guided these players to an impressive 12-1-0 record so far. They will now move into the second half in the Tier 1 Division with a lot of grit and growing skill. The team has also showed its heart with a strong record of giving back to community initiatives supporting families across our region.



A group of very generous community sponsors is helping  team development this season: Amber Steel, Bladeline, Flicker Free LED, CastleMoore Inc., ACL, Joseph and Co, O'Dell HVAC, Browns Social House, The Roofman Inc., Fidelity Canada, MTE, Crispy Slice Pizza and Flikli Video Productions

With support from these local businesses (check them out!), the team has participated in extensive dryland training with Twist Performance and Waterloo Kung Fu where they have worked on strength training and developing focus and discipline to improve their on ice play. 

Thanks to amazing parent volunteers, the team has spent time supporting community programs and fundraising for the Family and Children's Services Foundation, and had lots of fun celebrating the holiday season.

Check our schedule and join KJRU13BBRed for a home - home exhibition series with the New Hamburg Huskies before we enter the second half of the season on December 22. Follow along as this impressive group of players and coaches progresses through the season!  
 
Sponsors
Scotiabank
Scotiabank returns as a PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR for yet another season. They have five Kitchener branches to serve you. Last season, local Scotiabank managers were instrumental in arranging to feature our Peewee Bisons on Hockey Night in Canada! Thanks Scotiabank!
Desjardins Insurance
Proud Sponsors of youth Hockey, Desjardins Insurance is the insurance unit of Desjardins Group, the largest association of credit unions in Canada. Desjardins Insurance has two principal subsidiaries: Desjardins Financial Security and Desjardins General Insurance.
The Kitchener Rangers
Our hometown heros, The Kitchener Rangers, return for the 19th year as the official sponsor of ALL of KMHA's Lady Ranger & Jr. Ranger teams! Thanks for your support & LET'S GO RANGERS! Through a partnership agreement with Sunlife of Canada, the Rangers also support DONNA'S KIDS through their KIDS IN GEAR CAMPAIGN!
SCHERER Chevrolet Buick GMC
SCHERER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC has grown to be one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the country and as such is a PROUD 3RD YEAR sponsor of KMHA. Please stop by their dealership, located at 1225 COURTLAND AVE. E, KITCHENER, and speak with one of their representatives today or call at 519-893-8888.
McDonald's Restaurants
KMHA is proud to have McDonald's Canada in our stable of sponsors. This year, McDonald's is once again sponsoring our entire Boys Atom divions under their intiative, atoMc Hockey. Last Season, one of our Atom Teams was awarded lunch and a day with Stanley Cup Champion Drew Doughty of Los Angeles Kings!! Thanks McDonald's!
Sun Life Kids In Gear
Donna's Kids is pleased to partner again for 2019/2020 season with Sun Life and their Kids In Gear program. Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, as part of their mandate, provides financial support for children in this community who, without our assistance, would not be afforded the opportunity to participate in organized hockey in the City of Kitchener. Monies for this cause have been donated by various individuals and organizations over the years, however with increasing demands we have the need to provide further support for this program. One hundred per cent of the funds raised by KIDS IN GEAR are channelled directly to purchase equipment for children.