The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Former NHLers, replica Stanley Cup to make appearance Saturday at JRMCC

Feb 6, 2026 | 3:48 PM

It will be an exciting Saturday in La Ronge for hockey fans as the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) hosts two former NHLers and a replica Stanley Cup. 

The day will begin with a community breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by a meet-and-greet at 3 p.m. with former professional hockey players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon, as well as photo opportunities with the replica cup.  

Trottier spent 18 seasons in the NHL playing for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, while Pilon spent 15 years playing for the Islanders, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. 

“Our young people deserve opportunities that support both their physical and mental well-being,” said JRMCC Director of Sports and Recreation Kevin Roberts.  

“Hockey and Health Days brings people together in a positive way, using sport to build confidence, strengthen identity, and create connections that last beyond the rink.” 

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The Ice Wolves will be hosting the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday with the puck drop scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The game will be part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Fight Cancer Night. There will be draws for prizes, along with a silent auction. 

Fans are encouraged to stay after the game for a social event in the JRMCC gym.  

Trottier, Pilon and the replica NHL Stanley Cup are in La Ronge as part of the JRMCC’s new initiative called Hockey and Health Days, which aims to bring together hockey, mental health, and community members. It’s in partnership with Inspire 365.

Events have already occurred in Grandmother’s Bay, Stanley Mission and Sucker River on Thursday, as well as band school visits in La Ronge on Friday. The former NHLers and the replica cup will be in Hall Lake and Little Red on Sunday. 

“This is intentionally a four-day event because meaningful engagement takes time,” said Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson.  

“We want to reach youth and families across our Nation, including our outlying communities, and give them the opportunity to participate in activities that support both physical and mental well-being.” 

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com