Woodfibre LNG is providing a $20,000 sponsorship to the local hockey association to offset the costs associated with travel while the Brennan Park rink was closed.
In a press release, the company said the funding will reimburse expenses incurred by the association for transporting players to practices in neighbouring towns and cities, and for securing temporary ice time. It will also provide financial support for teams moving forward, through sponsorship for the duration of the 2025/26 season.
“Youth sports build skills, confidence and community connections that last a lifetime. The rink closure created unexpected costs and we felt it was important to step in to help ensure kids could keep playing without added burden on the Association and players’ families,” said Selena Basi, Vice President Corporate Relations, Woodfibre LNG. “Part of being a good neighbour is stepping up to help when it counts. We’re happy to help keep hockey strong in Squamish and the Sea to Sky region.”
Woodfibre LNG said it has been a frequent supporter of Squamish Minor Hockey through its Community Partnership Program that provides funding for non-profit organizations in Squamish and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District twice a year. The program is open for submissions and applicants can learn more at Woodfibrelng.ca/cpp.
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“We are so grateful for Woodfibre LNG’s generosity and support. When the rink closed, families were driving long distances and paying unexpected costs just to keep their kids on the ice. This sponsorship eases that burden and helps us focus on what truly matters, giving our players the chance to learn, grow, and enjoy the game in their own community. Having partners who step up in times like these means so much to our families and volunteers, and we cannot thank them enough,” said Leah Hodges, President of Squamish Minor Hockey Association.
The company said it’s committed to supporting the people of Squamish and the Sea to Sky region through standalone initiatives, such as funding for the CT scanner due for installation in 2026, annual support for important local organizations like Pearlspace and the Squamish Hospital Foundation, and the Community Partnership Program grant program, providing regular support for local non-profits.
We needed WLNG to build homes, not give money to make them seem like they care about your community…. It’s too bad that local organizations are choosing to stand with a company that is currently taking our council to court, as they won’t pay the taxes we’ve asked for.
We need to stand together!
Well if council worked with them we could have had a new rec center and more