Mr. Speaker, today marks the centennial of Hockey Canada. To mark this important milestone, since last May until next April, Hockey Canada celebrates by hosting events across the country that focus on all that is hockey.
This national celebration commemorates over 100 years of achievements by our country and Canadian hockey players.
Hockey Canada represents 13 agencies and more than 3,500 minor hockey associations in Canada. Over 635,000 young people, both boys and girls, play hockey and are registered with Hockey Canada.
Some 98,000 coaches, including more than 7,000 women, are involved in Canadian hockey at all levels. More than 32,000 referees and officials are also involved in this sport.
This government is a proud supporter of Hockey Canada and all that it represents to Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
By the way, congratulations to Daniel Alfredsson for a fine career.