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The deadline for applications is Jan. 6.

He retired more than a decade-and-a-half ago, and decided now is the perfect time to tell the world his story and his thoughts on success.

Okotoks tourney a success

Many used the Christmas concert as an opportunity to practice in front of a crowd before competitions crop up.

Off to a successful start for the season

“I want to thank Black men and women that came before me that kind of paved the path for me,” said McIntyre. “I feel inspired to be a role model and lead for those who are coming up behind me."

Fans interested in following Gordon’s career will have to wait a tiny bit as his league is on Christmas break. His team returns to action on Jan. 8 with a game against the Edge Prep U16 at the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena. 

St. Albert will get a chance to see these newly minted WHL draft picks in action when the Raiders play host to the Leduc Wilhauk Jerky Oil Kings this Wednesday and the Tetz Powell Flyers welcome in the Maple Leaf Athletic Club (MLAC) Alberta Screw Piles Leafs on Thursday. Both games will be at Jarome Iginla Arena.

From here the Slash will reset and get ready to resume their season in the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL). They currently sit third place in their division with a 10-6-0 record and will look to add another win onto that when the first-place Edmonton Pandas come to town on Friday night at the Go Auto Arena.