
Photo: Milton Menace
A change is coming to the Milton Winterhawks!
As part of a pilot program, a portion of U18 Milton Winterhawks teams will adopt the Milton Menace branding. The organizational partnership will begin with the upcoming 2024/2025 season.
“We are incredibly excited about this partnership and what it means for our community,” says Owner and President of the Milton Menace, Jason Tryfon. “This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to bring together two pillars of Milton’s hockey community, uniting players under one banner and strengthening the bond between our organizations within the community. We know many players love our brand, play in our rink and want to be Menace’s themselves. Now, with this partnership, they can be!”
The pilot program will involve three teams in total, including one AA team and 2 A teams. All participating players will don Milton Jr. Menace uniforms, designed exclusively for the Jr. Menace program users.
“This partnership marks a new chapter for the Milton Minor Hockey Association as these pilot teams become the Milton Jr. Menace and reflects our dedication to providing the best possible experience for our players,” says President of the Milton Winterhawks, Aaron Fernandes. “By aligning with our local Junior A hockey team the Milton Menace, we are able to offer an exciting opportunity for our players, and strengthening our partnership within the community together both on and off the ice.”
This rebranding will come with assistance from the Milton Menace to provide a comprehensive gear package, including helmets, gloves, and pant shells.
In a release, the Menace organization shared the excitement from players, parents, and the Winterhawks’ board of directors alike. They see the partnership as a testament to the strength and unity of Milton’s hockey community.
“The main reason for this initiative is to work with the Menace to build a stronger foundation between the two parties, where the Menace will assist the Winterhawks with resources, mentorship through our Menace Mentors program and player development to strengthen our organization,” continues Fernandes. “If this pilot program is successful, we will continue to do this for every graduating U18 class for years to come.”
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