Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues. I am sure both Mr. Ng and Mr. Miltenberger were questioning my commitment to the MLA Sharks when I coughed up the puck in the first minute of the game and the Inuvik Old-timers scored as a result. However, I did recover to score a couple
of goals later in the game.
I must say that if it was not for our goaltender we would surely have lost. As the game went on some were questioning out loud, who is this guy, as save after save kept us in the game. I think I overheard someone ask, is that the dominator? Well, as the final buzzer sounded he removed his mask to reveal that it was none other than Pete Smith, long time resident of Inuvik, who on short notice came out of retirement to once again don the pads.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank all the Inuvik Old-timers, especially Louis Bryant and Denis Savoie, for making this an enjoyable event and the Inuvik Minor Hockey Association for organizing and for supplying the much needed youthful energy that helped us to victory. I would also like to thank the town recreation staff and the Town of Inuvik's mayor and council. As well, I would like to thank Northern Stores, Eskimo Inn and Originals on Mackenzie for supplying the prizes for the draws that took place. This year, Mr. Speaker, I am told that the charity game raised $280 for minor hockey in Inuvik. Once again, I would like to thank the organizers and the players for making this an enjoyable event.