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Esso hockey programs
From medals of achievement and our support of amateur hockey programs and sponsorship of our national men's and women's hockey teams; to sponsorship of the Hockey Hall of Fame and our involvement with Canada's professional hockey teams; Imperial's many links with the national game are directed toward encouraging young players to take the challenge and shoot for their goals and dreams.
Esso Medals and Certificates of Achievement: Not just building champions on ice, but champions in life
Established in 1981, the Esso Medals and Certificates of Achievement program has become part of the fabric of Canadian community hockey. To date nearly two million medals of achievement and over 30 million of certificates of participation have been awarded to young boys and girls on behalf of Esso. Under the program, three medals of achievement most improved player, most dedicated player, and most sportsmanlike player are available to every hockey team registered with Hockey Canada. As well, each team can receive certificates of participation to recognize the efforts of every player.
The emphasis of the Medals and Certificates of Achievement program has never been to reward a player for having a great slap shot or superior skating skills. Instead, it recognizes players who contribute to the game of hockey through dedication, effort and fair play. By rewarding those qualities, the program hopes to go beyond hockey, to build champions in life.
Click here to learn more about our Esso Medals of Achievement program and to register your minor hockey team
Esso and women's hockey
Esso is proud to be a founding sponsor of Canada's national women's hockey team.
Heroes to a whole new generation.
Esso women's national hockey championships
When the first Women's Canadian Championship was held in 1982 there were only about 5000 players, 345 teams and eight leagues. Now, 20 years later, there are more than 54,000 players and 2,600 teams in 13 branches. The objectives of the women's national championship are:
- to bring together the top team from each province for elite competition
- to strengthen the development of women's hockey within the provincial hockey associations
- and to present a common goal for teams and players − to compete for the Esso Women's National championship
The 2008 Esso Women's National Championship will be held in Charlottetown, PEI.
For more information on this event click here
Esso "fun days" hockey clinics
Thirty-five Esso fun day events are held across Canada annually, providing female hockey enthusiasts with an opportunity to step onto the ice for the first time. More than 1,300 females are involved annually in the clinics designed to recruit new participants to the game.
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Esso Minor Hockey Week
Esso has been proud to sponsor this annual week-long event in Calgary, which over the years has grown to become one of the largest tournaments of its kind in Canada, attracting more than 600 teams and 10,000 players ranging in age from 7 - 21. The 29th annual Esso Minor Hockey Week will be held January 25 - February 2, 2008 in Calgary.
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Esso Golden Ring Tournament
This massive event, held annually in Calgary, is the largest Ringette tournament in the world, hosting over 2,300 players from across Canada. The 22nd Annual Esso Golden Ring Tournament will be held January 18-20, 2008
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Esso Maple Leaf Street Buds
This grassroots hockey program enables more than 5000 boys and girls between the ages of six and 16 the opportunity to play organized hockey at more than 50 Toronto Parks and Recreation community centres and schools. Maple Leafs Captain Mats Sundin will be on the lookout for some fresh new talent when the Street buds program officially launches again this fall. The Esso Street Buds Incentive and achievement awards program recognizes participants on a monthly basis for Most improved, Most dedicated and Most sportsmanlike. Esso also awards staff and volunteers for their leadership in youth development through the Esso achievement Award. New this season is the Street Fit program that focuses on life skills and healthy child development through hockey. For more information in this program
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Esso and Ottawa Senators T.E.A.M. Hockey Country
Esso is proud to support this new minor hockey initiative developed to educate and promote the fundamental core values of hockey: T = Together, E = Educate, A = Appreciate, M= Motivate.
Minor hockey teams registering for the program sign a contract with the Senators management that they will abide by the values of the program. A series of activities, exclusive to registered teams are planned for the coming season, such as the Esso Minor Hockey Festival.
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Esso and Montreal Canadiens "Learn, Respect and Fun" Program (LRF)
Esso is proud to co-sponsor the Montreal Canadiens "Learn, Respect and Fun" minor hockey program in support of the growth and development of minor hockey in the province of Quebec.
The LRF Program is designed to engage all minor hockey players − boys and girls, from Novice to Bantam divisions − their coaches and parents from across Quebec to learn more about the game of hockey, to have fun and to respect all individuals associated with the sport.
A series of activities, exclusive to LRF registered teams, are planned for the upcoming season, such as the Esso Minor Hockey Festival.
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Esso Minor Hockey Nights -- Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames
Esso and the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are committed to providing minor hockey players and their families with an affordable opportunity to attend professional hockey games.
The Esso Extra Hockey Jersey Program
Esso is proud to support minor hockey all across Canada by helping participants dress for success. Any family, coach or player in your association who currently participates in the Esso Extra Program can donate their Esso Extra points to your minor hockey association. And others can join the program and donate their points as well. With enough participants " pooling" their points, your hockey association can earn up to $750 towards the purchase of a set of 20 hockey jerseys for participating teams. As a long-term supporter of Hockey Canada, Imperial believes this jersey program can help players, teams and associations have fun, reach their goals, and strengthen the community. Click here for more information on this program and other great Esso Extra Hockey Rewards.
Esso Extra rewards and hockey
Score big with hockey reward
Through our association with Hockey Canada, you can reward yourself with a Hockey Canada jersey. Find out more in Esso Extra premium rewards.
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