News release
March 30, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
From: Tumbler Ridge RCMP
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In preparation for the final ballots for 20th annual Kraft Hockeyville, the Tumbler Ridge Raptors are getting as much skate time in as possible
On March 27, 2026, the Tumbler Ridge RCMP were invited to join the Tumbler Ridge Minor Hockey Association Raptors to a skate-off and slap shot competition. Staff Sergeant Ed DeJong laced up his skates and welcomed the challenge as fellow Mounties brought a handheld ProLASER to record the skaters’ speeds.
Players aged seven to 17, plus S/Sgt DeJong, all heated up the ice with the top speed of 34 km/hr being posted by Raptor player # 11!
“It was inspiring to watch the youth of Tumbler Ridge continue to show up with strength, resilience and determination. It was an honour to skate with the Raptors, and I appreciated that they didn’t give me too hard of a time. They skated circles around me!“ stated S/Sgt. DeJong.
Tumbler Ridge is having a Zamboni Parade through the community, escorted by their local RCMP, on April 3, 2026. A community BBQ will follow the next day on April 4, 2026, after the Kraft Hockeyville announcement at the Tumbler Ridge Community Center.
Go Raptors!
