b'L ets g o!Join us Sunday October 6Most Canadianseven those with no personal interesttially a shot at the next level of competition.All our team in the sportwill agree that hockey is an integral part ofpersonnel are volunteers, so their motivation is the same: our countrys national fabric.Theres something uniquelybecause theyre hockey lovers.Canadian about loudly cheering on your favourite team,This years edition of the Mojacks, Ron says, promises whether its in the chill of an arena or the comfort of anto be competitive.easy chair. Were going to have some quality returnees, and as TheLeafsandCanadienscertainlydominatethewell weve made some good new signings.sporting headlines, but wherever youre from, the localTheclubopensits2019-2020campaignonSunday squad can excite as much passion as either of those.AsOctober 6 against the Picton Pirates. Ron promises there a spectator, you often have the chance to be up-close withwill be some special events surrounding the opening night.the community team, which lends a more personal qual- Were o ering a free skatea chance for the kids to ity to the experience of rooting them on to victory. come out and meet the Mojacks and tour their dressing Ron Cosway has had that kind of relationship with theroomfrom 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.If you join in the skate, your Port Perry Mojacks franchise. admission to the game (which follows at 2:25) is also free.Ive followed them for 35 years now, he explains.IAn admission charge does apply to those attending love hockey and going to their games is an inexpensiveonly the game.way to watch some quality talent play. Because ourrst game is just a week before Thanks-But while he enjoyed watching the team, an issue trou- giving, well be making three draws for turkeys. Well bled Ron. start selling rae tickets for four Leaf tickets; that draws I felt they deserved to have better crowds, he says.made in March. And were hoping to be welcoming a Some of the teams in our league in southwest Ontarionumber of special guests to thatrst game. But right now, play in front of several hundred people, while our gamesthose are uncon rmed.would draw only a couple hundred. There is, he adds, one signi cant hole in the game time Instead of merely observing the con icting situation,line up.he resolved to do something about it. We want tond an anthem singer, he says.Its a I felt I had some worthwhile ideas I could contribute,great opportunity for someone to showcase his or her vo-so I joined the Mojacks Board. I remember seeing fullcal talent, plus help out the local hockey team.houses during some of their playoruns, so I knew theHopefully, he says, the incentives will bring out a big fan base was out there to support increased attendance atcrowd to kick othe Mojacks new season.the regular season games. Its great hockey, right here in town under your nose. Publicity is one avenue he explored. Once you see them play, and watch the e ort they bring, I know that if people come to the games, theyll beyoull be back for sure.back.So partly, its a matter of spreading the word thatAnd be part of a uniquely Canadian winter gathering, theres good hockey right here in Port. watchingin the words of Stompin Tomthat good old Our league o ers a great place for kids in town tohockey game.play.Theyre playing for the love of the game, and poten- By Scott Mercer, Focus on ScugogAll home games played at The Scugog Arena at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. Generally home games are Sunday afternoons at 2:25. Check the schedule on the website:oha-pperry.wttstats.pointstreak.com/teamschedule.html?teamid=95395FOCUS - OCTOBER 201919'