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‘Cops and Kids’ battle for hockey bragging rights

The fundraising event was held at St. Thomas the Apostle school in Waterdown

By Barry Gray
The Hamilton Spectator (Mar 10, 2023)

Every day is a great day for hockey. Even in a snowstorm.

A “Cops and Kids” Ball Hockey Fundraiser for McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program was held in the gym at St. Thomas the Apostle elementary school in Waterdown Friday morning. School principal Kevin Camilleri said “the event will not only bring awareness to an important cause, but will help build community with Hamilton police.”

Students, many decked out in hockey jerseys from their favourite teams, filled the gym to cheer on classmates as they battled a team representing Hamilton police. Students who donated to the autism program received a commemorative hockey stick key chain and were entered in a draw to take a penalty shot against the HPS team goalie.

Despite the inclement weather, Hamilton police horse Griffin and Const. Leisha Robertson also showed up to answer questions from students.


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Student Kyle Buiter and Const. Jamie Tyminski take a faceoff at the
Student Kyle Buiter and Const. Jamie Tyminski take a faceoff at the "Cops and Kids" Ball Hockey Fundraiser for McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program, held in the gym at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School in Waterdown. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Students cheer from the sidelines during the
Students cheer from the sidelines during the "Cops and Kids" ball hockey game. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Student Lyla Sneyd reacts after missing her penalty shot. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Student Lyla Sneyd reacts after missing her penalty shot. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Student Luke Muldoon keeps an eye on the ball. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Student Luke Muldoon keeps an eye on the ball. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Student Leo Benak celebrates a goal during penalty shots. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Student Leo Benak celebrates a goal during penalty shots. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Student Kieran Summers watches his shot go over the shoulder of police goalie Jeff Dumond. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Student Kieran Summers watches his shot go over the shoulder of police goalie Jeff Dumond. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Police goalie Jeff Dumond is a picture of concentration during the penalty shot portion of the event. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Police goalie Jeff Dumond is a picture of concentration during the penalty shot portion of the event. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton police horse Griffin and Const. Leisha Robertson visit with some Grade 1 students in the snow. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police horse Griffin and Const. Leisha Robertson visit with some Grade 1 students in the snow. Photo: Barry Gray, The Hamilton Spectator