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The Hockey Card Report Hick. When camp broke, it became
known that he was going to be with us
for another year, adding a 4th player to
By Bennett Harty of Ice Level, who always does a great the home roster, with Donald earning a
job in our area of snapping some of the spot on the Colts Jr. A roster.
best shots, of not only the Cornwall As the season rolled on last year,
Colts players, but most of the up and Charlottetown came calling, and called
comers playing in Eastern Ontario. again, and again. Donnie stayed put,
The card is of Hickey during the ‘23- playing on a strong Colts team that had
‘24 season, which saw his stock rise a shot at making a serious run which
as he hovered around the lead in all saw them fade to the Bears in the semi-
of the CCHL’s goaltending stats for final. With an extremely successful

n the heels of last month’s HCR, the season. Highlights included an season under his belt, it meant the
Omy featured card this month is that amazing performance in the Eastern end of an era here, with Hickey now
of someone who I am quite confident Canada Cup where he helped lead Team signed to play in Charlottetown for
will be a lifelong friend. The friendship Yzerman to a championship, including the Islanders, fulfilling his dream of
came about when Brent Loney a shoot out win in the final game, with playing Major Jr. A.
mentioned to me that I should consider Hickey in between the pipes. No matter where he’s playing this
playing for him at OHA, in what turned After our first year together at OHA, year, I know my family and I will be
out to be U15 AAA in the HEO league. Hickey moved on to play U18 AAA for five of many, many people cheering
Photo Submitted Donnie on and watching his hockey
What I didn’t know at the time was that the Cornwall Colts during the ‘22-‘23
Coach Loney had a goaltender, Donald season, and with me returning to OHA several of whom moved to the big club journey closely. Aside from what
happens at the rink, I am grateful to
Hickey, who was on his way to the team for a second year, Hickey moved into with him last season, as well as many
from O’Donnell’s, Newfoundland, to my room in Long Sault and became of his classmates at school. Drafted by have gained a lifelong friend who I will
chase his dreams of one day playing part of our family. Donald attended St. Charlottetown in the 4th round coming always remain in touch with, looking
Major Junior in the QMJHL. Joe’s in town and became close friends out of his U18 year, we all waited forward to our next round of golf, or
our next shenanigan! Stop ‘em all,
The card is done by Robert Lefebvre with many of his U18 teammates, to find out what the plan was for the Hick!
Warner Insurance presents
Member of the Month

Jim McKay
Jim McKa
y
Jim has been a member of OSGA for many years. He
has enjoyed taking part in many different events over
the years. Jim has gone to the Provincials for Slo Pitch
a number of times, heading to London, Windsor, and
Oshawa, to name a few. This year Jim won silver in our
new Washer Toss event held in July.
Other Interests: Jim enjoys playing pickleball, curling,
and various card games. He also enjoys traveling. Jim is looking forward to
competing in the Eastern Regional Games in Cornwall, in August. He enjoys the
friendly competition and meeting great people at the events. Good luck Jim!
For more OSGA District 8 information contact our District Coordinator
at lindad8osga@gmail.com or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on
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