The George Martin award is presented every year to an individual or family that represents the mission of Tri Town Minor Hockey. This year, the recipients of this award goes to Autumn and Jordan Winters.
Autumn and Jordan joined TTMH with their son's Jaxson and Bentley, and more recently Autumn stepped into a role of Treasurer, Concession Manager and Head of Merchandise. Every piece of Tri Town Minor Hockey merch was made by Autumn this year.
When I took over as President, I gave Autumn a really difficult task. Oversee our finances, create better and new oversight procedures, all with one goal in mind, to put Tri Town Minor Hockey's finances back on track.
Autumn and Jordan spent countless hours at the rink, 5-6 nights a week. Their pure dedication to our organization could be felt at every level, from 6u to 12u. Rarely did you come to the rink without seeing one of them.
To paraphrase a quote by Mr. Rogers, "When times are tough, look for the helpers." Tri Town Minor Hockey was fortunate to find theirs, and that's why we're proud to present this award to Autumn and Jordan. - President Seth Belt

Due to the recent tragic events, the Tri-Town Minor Hockey Association Board of Directors has made the decision to implement a new safety measure that is of utmost importance to us. Effective November 20th, 2023, we are MANDATING the use of neck guards for all practices and games for all of our minor youth hockey players. Effective immediately we strongly encourage the use of neck guards at all TTMH ice events if you already have one to wear. We are aware that there may be issues trying to get a neck guard immediately. If you are in need of a neck guard they may be purchased locally at HACKER SPORTS right in the Tri-Town Arena, at our concession stand while supplies last, or at MVP Sports in Potsdam. If looking to order one online please see the information below to ensure you are ordering the an approved neck guard.

Safety is our top priority, and this decision is driven by our commitment to protecting the well-being of our young athletes. Neck guards have been proven to reduce the risk of neck and throat injuries during ice-related activities. We believe that by implementing this rule, we are taking a significant step towards ensuring a safer and more secure environment for our youth. At this time we will not be mandating neck guards for our Learn To Skate participants however we strongly encourage the use of one to prepare them for the future. If your child is moved from LTS to a team it will become mandatory to them to begin wearing one on the ice at all times.

Here are the key points regarding this new policy:

Mandatory Requirement: Strongly encouraged immediately, MANDATORY effective November 20, all participants must wear an approved neck guard during practice sessions, games, and any other on-ice activities.

Approved Neck Guards: Please ensure that you choose a neck guard that is both CE and BNQ certified to guarantee safety compliance. While USA hockey does not currently mandate neck guards, Hockey Canada requires them for their minor hockey players and uses these standards for their safety compliance.

Education: Coaches, team managers, and parents are encouraged to educate our young athletes on the importance of wearing neck guards at all times while on the ice.

Compliance: Non-compliance with this policy will result in ineligibility to participate in on-ice events. We do this not only to ensure safety but also to promote a sense of responsibility and respect for the rules of the game.

We understand that the safety of our young athletes is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate your cooperation in implementing this new requirement. We will do our utmost to support parents and athletes in adjusting to this change.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our organization's leadership or your team's coach.

Thank you for your commitment to the safety and well-being of our youth athletes. Together, we can make a positive impact on their development, both on and off the ice.

Sincerely,

TTMHA Board of Directors