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Hockey Day in Peel raises $3,000 for Crime Stoppers

The inaugural Hockey Day in Peel, a friendly hockey game played by security professionals and first responders, raised more than $3,000 in support of Peel Crime Stoppers.

Held on April 18 at the Century Gardens Recreation Centre in Brampton, Ont., the event drew players from the security industry, including representatives from the Peel Region corporate security department, as well as first responder agencies representing police, fire and paramedics. Overall, more than 30 players participated.

The rink was donated by the City of Brampton, and the event was sponsored by WeSecure, PG Security Associates, Graybar Canada, and S&K Lock and Security Solutions. The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) supported the event as industry partner and SP&T News was the official media sponsor. Refreshments were provided by Krispy Kreme and Chaiiwala of London. City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown also dropped by the event in a show of support.

“We’re grateful to the City of Brampton for hosting us,” said Imran Hasan, chair, Peel Crime Stoppers. “I think the pick-up game format was really an opportunity to build stronger connections between the security industry and first responders.”

Hasan added, “Having the partnership with SP&T News and having support from CANASA as our industry partner is critical, and of course engagement from the participants to make sure that opportunities and initiatives like this continue to grow.”

“SP&T News was very pleased to support Hockey Day in Peel, and raise awareness about the great work done by the Peel Crime Stoppers organization,” said Paul Grossinger, group publisher, SP&T News. “SP&T’s associate publisher Jason Hill also laced up his skates and hit the ice for a few hours of friendly hockey. The turnout for this important event was very encouraging and we look forward to supporting future Peel Crime Stoppers initiatives.”

Hasan said he heard positive feedback from everyone who participated, and the aim is to make Hockey Day in Peel an annual event. “People want to do this again and I think we can grow it,” he said.