Dear Editor
As Christmas day approaches and kids get primed for a little time away from the wistful wonderings of a ho-ho-hum school day, we take the opportunity to gaze into the far off distance and praise the North Star. No, not that celestial place in the sky, but our earthly North Stars. What has this holiday season brought to us with their escapades on ice and penalties in the chocolate box? What has each of our starry-eyed elves present-ed us with on the ice thus far in that game they call hockey on ice, and where they whirl and twirl on the hallowed grounds of the Civic Centre which is as old as old Santa himself?
No. 1 — Spencer Tremblay: Santa must have never played hockey. He doesn’t believe in stealing. Not like Spencer who steals the rubber, game in and game out.
No. 2 — Connor Sych: the hardest working elf in the neighbourhood.
No. 4 — Michael Statchuk: as delicate as glass from an old-time ornament, so fragile and delicate … oops … that’s not Michael.
No. 5 — Brock Weston: the present that forgot to be given on Christmas morning, but he will be found early in the New Year.
No. 6 — Kendall Fransoo: now Kendall has been in a few tilts. Was that naughty or nice?
No. 7 — Jake Calverley: had Santa’s beard for a while, though it was redder than Rudolph’s nose.
No. 8 — Conner Vermeulen: Crazy 8 from the Land of Misfit Toys!
No. 9 — Matt Saharchuk: it isn’t politically correct to get the kids guns for Christmas, but Matt is our sniper and we are thankful for that.
No. 10 — Baxter Kanter: Baxter’s bumps rank with Santa’s belly bumps, and we all like the Big Guy.
No. 11 — Nick Fountain: with that baby-faced look, you’d think he was an angel. Nick?
No. 12 — Logan Nachtaegaele: Logan’s run is just starting. Could it be the gift that just keeps giving?
No. 14 — Jackson Bond: have to say it, apologies, beware, Jackson, Jackson Bond. Wears my number, he must be good.
No. 16 — Jake Erickson: our scintillating Scandinavian skater is as dependable as Santa himself.
No. 18 — Brenden Heinrich: smooth as the traditional beverage that glides swiftly down the hatch-et on Christmas day.
No. 19 — Ryne Keller: oh Captain, my Captain, seize the day. Ryne, our poet on ice, the leader of our pack. If you look close, he sometimes does have a red nose.
No. 20 — Reed Delainey: no one knows this but Santa and I, but when I hear Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song it reminds me of the smooth graceful perfection of Delainey on ice.
No. 21 — Otto Mitchell: for those who are dyslexic, I just love the 21 Days of Christmas.
No. 22 — Jordan Townsend: bear down and jingle more bells!
No. 23 — Brady O’Sullivan: elves are Irish, aren’t they?
No. 24 — Jake McMillen: reminds me of my mother’s turkey dressing, as he undresses defenseman each and every night.
No. 25 — Igor Leonenko: we all harken for Christmas morning in a restless Christmas eve sleep. We dream of when Igor returns to his rightful place on the ice
No. 29 — Matthew Havens: a big gift in a small package.
No. 35 — Ryan Rewerts: Santa has long silver locks, similar to this guy. But our goalie also locks the door on our opposition.
Garnet W. Elmer
North Battleford
