The Edmonton Oilers, NHL, and Rogers have donated $200,000 to Hockey Alberta’s Local Hockey Leaders Grant for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, as legacy of the Heritage Classic being played on Sunday in the provincial capital.
The donation will allow Hockey Alberta to launch a program to educate its leaders, members and participants about maltreatment and safe sport initiatives focused on providing a safe environment for all.
“We believe that at its best, hockey is about hope, courage, fair play, teamwork, inclusion and belonging, and that everyone should feel welcome and included in the sport—regardless of who you are or where you come from,” said Corey Smith, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF), Board Chair.
“We are proud to invest in growing the game and connecting diverse communities to hockey across Alberta,” said Larry Goerzen, president of Alberta & Prairies, Rogers Communications.
The Oilers play the Calgary Flames in the Heritage Classic on Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium, marking the 20th anniversary of the first regular-season outdoor game in NHL history. You can catch the game at 5 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
