MINTO – Minto firefighters and members of the County of Wellington OPP took to the ice at the Palmerston arena for a benefit hockey game on Jan. 27. The fire brigade came out on top by a 4-3 count, but the real winner was Minto Minor Hockey, which will receive $1,700 from the proceeds of the game.
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Ebbony Moroz dropped the puck between firefighter Jessica Martin and Provincial Constable Nic Moore for the official face-off. Photos by Patrick Raftis.
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Wellington OPP skaters put pressure on the Minto firefighters’ net during a benefit hockey game at the Palmerston arena.
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A sizeable crowd looks on. Admission was by donation and a total of $1,700 was raised for Minto Minor hockey.
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A Minto firefighter moves the puck into the Wellington OPP defensive zone during the game between local emergency service providers.