For the first time ever, Glen Park PS has its very own ice hockey team and it’s all thanks to the passion and persistence of Grade 5 student Brenden Kennedy.

Brenden has always had a love of hockey and last year he decided to take his love of the game one step further. After rallying up the support of his fellow students, Brenden proposed the idea of a Glen Park hockey team to teachers and administrators at his school. 

While everyone loved the idea, there were obstacles that needed to be overcome before Brenden’s dream became a reality: Where would the team play? Who would they compete against? Where would they get equipment? And what would they wear? With Brenden’s help, the school community came together to find answers to these questions and the Glen Park hockey team took to the ice this year.

Thanks to a local community rink, Glen Park was able to secure ice time at a reasonable cost and the school then submitted a team to the TDSB’s existing league. Generous donors and community partners contributed equipment for the players on the team who didn’t have their own hockey gear. And lastly, Brenden’s family was kind enough to donate uniforms for the entire team.

However, the final question remained to be answered: What would Glen Park’s logo look like? Brenden had the idea to hold a school-wide contest to design a logo for the team. Grade 5 student Lev Reisman came up with the idea of the Glen Park Wolf Pack to symbolize the team’s fierce competitiveness. When the jerseys were unveiled at an assembly, the entire school erupted in cheers. The excitement was palpable!  

So far, the Glen Park Wolf Pack is off to a great start. Earlier this season, the team was fortunate to have former NHL player and Toronto Maple Leaf Wayne Primeau act as guest coach. The experience was incredibly valuable for both Glen Park’s experienced players and those who are new to the game. Without Brenden’s persistence and hard work, Glen Park’s hockey team would not be playing today so it is very fitting that he scored the team’s first-ever goal on January 17. Go Wolf Pack!