The Grande Prairie Storm’s highly anticipated annual Brian Nash Intersquad Game is coming up quickly and Executive Director of the team Nicole Menzies says everyone is excited to kick off the season while supporting a good cause.
The game is named after the late Brian Nash who was a founder of the Storm in the 90s and is described by many as dedicated to his community. Now, the game benefits both the players and the fans who have the chance to donate to the Brian Nash Scholarship fund, which supports one player’s journey out of hockey and into education.
“At the end of the season we award the Brian Nash scholarship to one 20-year-old player who is leaving to continue his education,” Menzies says.
While the game’s primary purpose is to raise money for the scholarship fund, Menzies suggests that it also serves as a chance for fans to get a look at the players fighting for their spot on the 2024-25 roster.
“It’s our first opening to exhibition and it’s a great way to check out the team and everybody who’s vying for a spot,” she says.
The game is storm versus storm and will give new skaters a chance to show off all their hard work during the offseason as they battle for the opportunity to play hockey in front of Grande Prairie’s dedicated fanbase while returning players kick off the rust as they gear up for the season.
“It is Storm versus Storm, so Storm white versus Storm blue, and it’s all of the players who are vying to continue in camp and claim their spot on the season’s roster,” Menzies says.
The Executive Director adds that the entire organization is excited to get their men back on the ice in front of fans, and the hope is that through admission donations, the team can raise $2,500 for the Brian Nash Scholarship fund.
