The puck will soon be dropping for the 10th annual Cochrane Classic, the charity hockey game between the town’s two high schools.
Both Bow Valley High School (BVHS) and Cochrane High School (CHS) will be gearing up for the event, which will go down on Feb. 13 at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC).
“It’s a phenomenal event,” said Dorothy Karlson, who organizes the event on the BVHS side of things. “It’s so great to see the two schools and the fantastic young people work together for something that’s good for the community.”
Being the 10th year for the friendly hockey game, Karlson said the founders of the event, along with some of the first student participants, will be on-hand to drop the puck. Among them, CHS science teacher, Stephanie Bennett.
“When they told me it was the 10-year anniversary of the event, I was floored,” said Bennett.
The first Cochrane Classic took a little different shape than the current version, said Bennett, although the concept of the event has remained the same. Ten years ago, the game was modelled off the 2003 Heritage Classic game between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. It was played outside at night, under lights, with the support of the community. Food donations were collected for the Cochrane Activettes.
“Hats off to the people who have taken the Classic over and built it up,” said Bennett. “It’s a great testament to the students and the organizers that it has lasted over time.”
All are welcome to come take in the game and vie for the wide range of door prizes.
All of the proceeds of the event go to the Cochrane Activettes. Last year, Karlson said the event raised $1,100.
“It’s not about BVHS or CHS, it’s about the Cochrane Activettes,” she added.
The game is slated to get underway at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13. Admission is $2
