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RawTec Maulers do good in community

The Yorkton RawTec Maulers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League do a lot to give back to the community whenever they can.
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The RawTec Maulers break from the ice to volunteer around the community whenever they can. They’re back on the ice for game action on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The Yorkton RawTec Maulers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League do a lot to give back to the community whenever they can.

Last week, the Maulers took a break from training on the ice to volunteer at the Community Family Dinner, a monthly event put together by The Soup Haven.

The supper, held at The Dream Centre, saw a big turn out. The Maulers worked behind the counter to help serve the meal to those who attended.

Jordan Schmuland, one of the goalies for the Maulers, said it always feels good to get involved with the community.

“We have a very prestigious organization and it’s really awesome helping people out here,” said Schmuland. “It’s nice to do it for them and be successful.”

Marilyn Dyck, one of the organizers with The Soup Haven, said they appreciated the help from the Maulers, and also said it’s good for both sides.

“The young people should see that there’s a need out here in the community,” said Dyck. “So the Maulers came out and are serving the meals for us.”

Dyck said the children who attended the dinner were excited to meet the hockey players.

The Vice President of the Maulers, Brian Rae, is also the team chaplain. He works with the Parkland Community Church and they volunteer with The Dream Centre regularly. The Maulers’ president Glen Faford said this made for a natural fit between the Maulers and this community dinner.

“Coach Garrett also has a huge mandate with this team to get involved in all kinds of community events,” said Faford. “We want to give back and do good.”

“We also want the boys to transition into young adulthood, and know what it’s like to give back. It’s for a good cause,” said Faford.

Faford also said the guys have fun doing community work such as this one.

“It actually helps gel them and brings them together. It brings them together with a lot of positive behaviours.”