More than a dozen girls are learning the game of hockey from members of the University of New Brunswick women's team this fall at a camp created specifically for Indigenous girls. The camp is led by Lillian George, a sixth-year student at UNB and an assistant captain with the Reds.UNB assistant captain Lillian George, right, helps Dahlia Mitchell learn how to skate.
Dahlia's mother didn't stop smiling when she talked about seeing her daughter on the ice for the first time. The camp is led by George, a sixth-year student at UNB and an assistant captain with the Reds, who have been Atlantic University Sport champions the past two seasons. "She really just wanted to reach out to the surrounding communities and give all the Indigenous girls a chance to get out and experience hockey," George said.
But the girls at this camp don't have to look far for someone to model their game after. George was UNB's leading point-getter last season. So far, after four games this season, she leads the AUS with seven points.