CJR U12 Girls Journey to Quebec

Dear Friends and Family,

For the first time in over 60 years, the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, the most prestigious minor hockey tournament in the world, has created a girls division.

Only 12 girls teams worldwide have been selected to participate, and we are very proud to announce that the Connecticut Junior Rangers U12 Girls is among them.

This group of talented and fierce girls is humbled by the selection, and thrilled to have the occasion to compete against the best female hockey players in the world. We are actively fundraising to help these girls attend the event, and all funds raised will go directly to tournament fees and expenses. The costs associated with this trip are understandably high. Our goal is for each of these dedicated, young athletes to attend this exceptional opportunity and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Quebec Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, February 8-19, 2023

For over 60 years, 11 and 12-year-old hockey players from all over the globe have convened on the city to battle it out for what has colloquially referred to as “The Pee-Wee World Championships”. The tournament takes place at the Videotron Center, with a capacity of 18,000 fans. These young players have repeatedly called this tournament a “once in a lifetime experience”, often playing in front of more than 10,000 people and televised for all to see. The tournament is annually attended by over 2,000 competitors from over 40 countries, and takes place during the Quebec City Winter Carnival, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, as the largest winter festival in the Western Hemisphere. Over 1,200 past participants have gone on to play in the NHL. The tournament is about more than hockey however; it is an opportunity to be immersed in French-Canadian culture, touring such historic landmarks as Old Quebec and the Citadelle of Quebec. It is about meeting, competing against and forging friendships with players from all over the world who share the same passion.

This February 2023, to be one of only twelve girls teams invited to participate is a momentous occasion for both our team and sport.

Women’s hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Making its Olympic debut in 1998, those former players are now back in their communities, serving as role models and ambassadors for the game. There’s a long way to go, but the number of girls currently playing hockey globally is greater than ever before, and the numbers only continue to accelerate. Including girls in the Annual Tournoi International de Hockey is yet another example of progress being made and boundaries being broken.

Our girls are determined to bring home the trophy, and we need your help to make it a reality. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to give our team a chance to make history.

Thank you!

Connecticut Junior Rangers U12 Girls:

#2 Julia Flesch

#3 Sophie Digioa

#6 Sophie Um

#7 Scarlett Robertson

#8 Dylan King

#11 Teagan Joffe

#17 Olivia Smith

#19 Caitlin Byrne

#21 Maeve Burns

#23 Cassidy Reyes

#26 Avery Dini

#28 Eve Calio

#30 Charlotte Heyn

#33 Dakota Boyle

#37 Al Hartmann

#51 Bella Scanlan

#55 Genevieve Walsh