By Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association

SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) would like to extend its sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the Scotiabank SMHA 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. The milestone event took place on April 20-21, 2024, at Prairieland Park, bringing together the hockey community for a memorable celebration.

The weekend featured two signature events:

• Scotiabank's SMHA 50th Anniversary Banquet, presented by Hamm-Latrace Arenas (Saturday, April 20 – Prairieland Park, Hall C)

• Scotiabank's SMHA Parade of Champions and Leadership Brunch, presented by the Saskatoon Blades (Sunday, April 21 – Prairieland Park, Hall A)

SMHA thanks all attendees and supporters who participated in the events, 50/50 draw, online auction, and live auction. Your generousity and enthusiasm were instrumental in making this celebration a success.

Honouring the Award of Distinction Recipients

SMHA is proud to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the hockey community:

• Brian Skrudland – Player of Distinction Award

• Brad Meier – Official of Distinction Award (Presented by Canlan Sports)

• 2004-2005 Saskatoon Contacts – Team of Distinction Award (Presented by Canlan Sports)

• Joe Bloski – Builder of Distinction Award

• Mike Gawley – Builder of Distinction Award

• Myles Heidt – Builder of Distinction Award (Presented by Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies)

• Al Olson – Builder of Distinction Award (Presented by Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies)

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

The SMHA extends appreciation to its 50th Anniversary sponsors:

• Scotiabank – Title Sponsor for the full weekend

• Hamm-Latrace Arenas – Presenting Sponsor of the 50th Gala Banquet

• Saskatoon Blades – Presenting Sponsor of the 50th Parade of Champions

• Canlan Sports – Award of Distinction Sponsor (Team & Official Categories)

• Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies – Award of Distinction Sponsor (Builder Category)

• Al Anderson's Source for Sports – Award of Distinction Sponsor (Player Category)

• Al Anderson's Source for Sports & Bauer Hockey – Major Live Auction Prize Sponsor

• Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill & Bar – 50/50 Sponsor

• TeamLinkt, Spark Creations & Bookings, Nustadia Recreation, Merlin Ford, TCU Financial Group, Early’s Farm & Garden, Tim Hortons' Regional

SMHA is grateful to everyone who helped commemorate this milestone anniversary. Click the links below to view photos from the weekend:

• Banquet Photo Album

• Parade of Champions Photo Album

• Anniversary Photo Slideshow