Support Connecticut Jr. Rangers U12 Girls Journey to Quebec

Dear Friends and Family,

The Connecticut Junior Rangers U12 Girls are headed to the 65th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, the most prestigious minor hockey tournament in the world. This will only be the third year in the tournament's history with a girls division and the CJR girls are determined to bring home the trophy!

Quebec Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament (February 12-23, 2025)

For 65 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 been 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. It celebrates the spirit of youth hockey and contributes to the rich tradition of the sport in Quebec and beyond.

Women’s hockey is also 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 still a long way to go, but the number of girls currently playing ice hockey globally is greater than ever before and the addition of a girls division to the historic Quebec Tournament signifies progress and boundaries being broken.

Participating in the Quebec Tournament is a significant financial undertaking and we need your help in getting these girls there! Every contribution, no matter how big or small, matters. Please consider making a tax-deductible DONATION and/or SHARE this GoFundMe page with your friends, family and social networks. Spreading the word can make a huge difference!

Thank you for your support!

The 2024-25 Connecticut Junior Rangers U12 Girls Team:

#2 Hannah Burr

#5 CeCe Rabuano

#6 Scarlett Helmers

#7 Reagan Cling

#8 Paige Applefeld

#9 Morgan Georgescu

#10 Ella Doran

#11 Eva Hassan

#13 Izzy Heard

#16 Mia Calio

#22 Caroline O'Neil

#26 Blake Higdon

#27 Sofia Corbo

#29 Clair Sheng

#30 Alex Dengl-Kelly

#38 Vivi Lee

#45 Joey Wehrheim

#47 Brooke Hall

#55 Avery Sheldon