About Us
Brendon Gorrill loved the sport of hockey. His strengths, other than the love of the game, were his strong sportsmanship and his ability to give 100% effort, whether it was in practice or a game.
When his team won, he would credit his teammates with their outstanding play, and when they lost, he would take the brunt of the blame. Every year his teammates were his best friends, often becoming friends for life. One thing that exemplifies his personality was the fact that every time he passed the opposing goalie, he would tap them on their pads with his stick as a sign of mutual respect.
This scholarship honours goalies of similar personalities, highlighting good sportsmanship and hard work. It is intended to assist young goalies that otherwise could not afford to attend the GDI camps. We have also expanded our reach to all players to assist with fees and equipment as well
Kevin Swanson of GDI has been a huge supporter of this Scholarship and we could not do this without him. He was a mentor and friend to Brendon, and the true leader in this endeavour.
Our Goal
The hockey community teaches kids the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fitness, all while building friendships and connections that may last a lifetime. This charity was set up with the goal of getting more children involved in this beneficial community. We support families with financial restrictions who are not able to take care of all of the requirements for their children to play the sport of hockey by helping with registration fees, equipment needs and goalie development camps.
Why We Do This
Brendon spent time volunteering in the community, so we felt that the best way to honour him was by giving back to the people that provided so much for him. He was a mentor to those around him, he gave back to his community, and he was supportive to all his teammates, friends and family. We hope to encourage these values and culture within the sport of hockey by allowing kids who personify these traits to participate in the sport.
We believe that there is a great deal that children and families can gain from this team sport, and we want to share this experience with as many as we can.