Supporting Indigenous Youth Through Hockey

Proudly partnering with the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive (IHED) to help break barriers and bring Canada’s game to communities across the country.

About the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive

The Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive (IHED) is a key program of Their Opportunity, a sports charity based in Oshawa, Ontario. Since its inception in 2014, IHED has worked to make hockey more accessible for Indigenous youth by collecting and distributing gently used and new equipment to communities across Canada.

What began as one team supporting a single community has grown into a national effort, helping remove barriers to entry in a sport that can often be cost-prohibitive, especially in remote areas.

Making a Real Impact

6,000+

Bags of hockey equipment distributed

10,000+

Hockey sticks donated

200+

Sets of goalie gear provided

75+

Indigenous communities supported across Canada

Why This Work Matters

Hockey is an important part of Canadian culture, but the cost of equipment can make it inaccessible for many families. Through initiatives like IHED, Indigenous youth are given the opportunity to participate, develop skills, and experience the sense of community that comes with the game.

This program helps ensure that more young people can get on the ice, regardless of geographic or financial barriers.

Our Commitment

Trinus Pipes & Tubes is proud to support the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive and contribute to its continued growth and impact. Giving back to communities across Canada is an important part of who we are, and we value partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for youth.

  • “The IHED could not provide this gear to so many Indigenous youth without the support of its generous corporate sponsors such as Trinus Pipe & Tubes. We cherish this relationship.”

    — Graham McWaters, Founder and Program Director

Learn More or Get Involved

To learn more about the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive or find out how you can support their mission, visit their official website.