This weekend has become an annual celebration to show appreciation for over 3,000 officials in Saskatchewan who put in countless hours to ensure that our games go on and are played in a safe and fair manner.

This year, the Hockey Saskatchewan Officiating Development Program is excited to partner with Minor Hockey Associations, leagues, and teams to show support and appreciation for those who wear the stripes.

Events include meet-in-greets with high-level officials and discounted tickets to WHL games, award presentations and acknowledgments, PA announcements, complimentary food and drinks from the canteen, and social media exposure.

We ask that you join us by using the hashtag #ThanksStripes on social media posts to show the zebras your appreciation for them during the weekend. We will select three (3) winners who post a picture of officials with that hashtag to win some Hockey Saskatchewan merchandise.

We also ask that you please share what your team, league or association is doing for Thanks Stripes Weekend so we can share it on the website. People can send their details to Hockey Saskatchewan’s Officiating Development Manager Trent Cey (TrentC@HockeySask.ca).

What’s happening during Thanks Stripes Weekend:

Hague Minor Hockey

• Each official will receive a $5 voucher to use at the arena booth
• #ThanksStripes appreciation night with the Senior Hague Royals. All officials are able to attend the game for free. The announcer will say a tribute to the officials during the game

Wakaw Minor Hockey

• Promotional video on Facebook to thank 16 local officials in Wakaw
• Officials will recieve a Thank You gift card 

Estevan Minor Hockey

• Officials will have free entry into the SJHL Estevan Bruins game on Jan. 22 with a ceremonial puck drop.
• Social media recongition of registered officials

Biggar Minor Hockey

• Social media recongition of officials
• PA announcement at minor hockey game
• Officials will recieve a small gift at year-end banquet

Redvers Minor Hockey

• Officials will recieve a $10 voucher to the rink kitchen

Weyburn Minor Hockey

• Social media recongition
• Game announcments during the games played 
• Each official received an email with their game assignments for #ThanksStripes
• Dressing room snacks for all games Friday-Saturday
• Dressing room door sign on officials room

Wynyard Minor Hockey

• All officials will receive a $10 voucher to be used at the rink canteen

Gull Lake Athletic Association

• Social media recongition for each official
• Free hamburger and pop at the rink

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