30/10/2026
Our U18 Saints officially closed out their Canadian tour last night, leaving absolutely everything on the ice in a hard-fought battle against a highly skilled NSWC U18 A1 side, finishing with a 4-1 scoreline.
The team was incredibly honored to welcome Irish Consul General Gerry Kelly, who visited the locker room to offer words of encouragement and performed the ceremonial puck drop to start the historic matchup!
This tour has been a monumental success, and we owe a massive debt of gratitude to the amazing hockey community in Vancouver.
A special thank you goes out to:
• The Wonderful Billet Families who opened their homes and welcomed our athletes with such incredible warmth and hospitality.
• The North Shore Winter Club (NSWC) for their phenomenal generosity in providing all of our team training ice, open ice, and full use of their world-class facilities.
• Declan and Jill Lawlor for their tireless work, dedication, and support in making this entire life-changing trip a reality.
The bags are packed, the gear is loaded, and it’s time for the long journey home back to Ireland. Safe travels to all the players, coaches, and staff—you have represented the jersey with immense pride!