Kodiaks, Revelstoke’s women’s hockey team hosts All-Stars game

The Kodiaks Revelstoke women’s hockey league gathers on the Revelstoke Forum ice to cheer as they look up at the camera. There is roughly 30 individuals all in hockey gear on the ice. — The Kodiaks, Revelstoke’s women’s hockey league gears up for their all-star game Friday, Feb. 7. **Photo provided by Kodiaks Revelstoke women’s hockey**

The Kodiaks, Revelstoke’s women’s hockey team, is hitting the ice at the Revelstoke Forum, Friday, Feb. 7 to showcase all-star players and raise funds for Revelstoke After School Society (RASS). With challenges throughout the evening, the audience will get to vote for various awards and penalties through donating to afterschool care in Revelstoke.

Tamia Jensen, Kodiak teammate and the brains behind the event hopes crowds get as much joy out of the game as the players do.

“We love playing surrounded by each other, and it’s just such a fun league,” Jensen told Revelstoke Mountaineer. With players who also work for BC Hydro, as paramedics in town, for Parks Canada and other facets of Revelstoke’s day-to-day life, Jensen wanted to showcase that community spirit.

“You got this whole group of women that are such a big part of the community. Let’s have a fun event and fundraise for this nonprofit society that also helps the community, and showcase this awesome hockey league that we have.”

Funds raised through 50/50 draws, ticket sales, a beer garden and the challenge jars will go towards supporting RASS with program costs, supplies and supporting families facing temporary financial barriers to accessing afterschool care.

“[This fundraiser] helps us provide a more well rounded program for the kids,” Valerie Peltier, RASS executive director told Revelstoke Mountaineer. The community has already stepped up to support the event, with local businesses Forage and Fill, PULSE Boot Lab and Valhalla Pure Outfitters selling tickets. With word about the event already spreading, Peltier is hoping for an annual return of the Kodiaks All-Star game.

“We’re trying to hit the ground running and get everything organized so we can keep doing this. I’m just excited for our students in our programs to see what women are capable of.”

The Kodiaks All-Star game will be hosted at the Revelstoke Forum Friday, Feb. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. and puck drops at 6:30 p.m. A beer garden will be on-site, 50/50 tickets will be sold, and food will be available through the Revelstoke Forum concession. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children and $30 for parties of two adults and two children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Forage and Fill, PULSE Boot Lab and Valhalla Pure Outfitters.