2026 DELWO Fund Recipients, News (Sudbury Minor Hockey Association)

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Feb 28, 2026 | Jason Innis | 1 view
2026 DELWO Fund Recipients
The Joey Delwo Bursary Fund, which is provided in collaboration with the Sudbury Minor Hockey Association, is pleased to announce this year's recipients.  

The Joey Delwo Bursary Fund is a hockey scholarship established in memory of Joey Delwo, a former Sudbury hockey player who passed away unexpectedly in 2017.  The fund, created by Delwo’s family in collaboration with the Sudbury Minor Hockey Association, honors his legacy by supporting young players who embody his values of love for the game, teamwork, sportsmanship, and hard work.
 
Thank you to Dan and Diane Delwo, and Kelly Bloye for continuing to support these young athlete in memory of Joey.  

Cameron Perrier (U10A)
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Chase and Brayden Baronette (U16AAA)
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Sponsors
Big Nickel Major AAA
Sanctioned by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, the Big Nickel Tournament was initiated in 1980 as a means to showcase local hockey talent while raising funds for the Sudbury Minor Hockey Association and other local charities.
Delta Bingo
A family-owned business with proud Canadian roots, Delta Bingo & Gaming is an industry leader, focused on modernization, entertainment and community.
Silver Stick International
From its simple beginnings in 1956 as a four team tournament based out of Richmond, Ontario, International Silver Stick has grown into one of the largest North American minor hockey tournaments. It hosts over 65,000 players and coaches every year from across North America. International Silver Sticks now hosts 52 tournaments North America wide.
Tim Horton's
Bringing communities together one game at a time. At Tim Hortons, we provide opportunities for kids to learn a new sport, play in a league, make new friends, and just be a kid. Timbit Sports supports over 300,000 players across Canada each season.
Agnico Eagle
Agnico Eagle is a Canadian based and led senior gold mining company and the third largest gold producer in the world, producing precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico, with a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
McDonald's
Sometimes the most rewarding goal is helping others reach theirs. That's why McDonald's Canada is proud to support minor hockey in Canadian communities. Today, we are proud to sponsor hockey programs that help support more than 50,000 Atom and Bantam level players every year.