The Houston RCMP were able to end a five game losing streak at the Guns vs Hoses game on Sunday against the Fire Department.
The event was held to raise funds for the Houston Volunteer Firefighter Charitable Association with $1,950 being earned.
“It’s a great event for the community. Gets people out seeing a bit of hockey and a good team builder for both the RCMP and fire,” said Fire Chief Jim Daigneault.
The association uses those funds to help various parts of the community including for medical care facilities, those affected by traumatic wounds, assisting firefighters in need, and more.
It is also working on creating a bursary for community service and scholastic achievement benefiting members and their families or someone perusing an emergency services career.
“The team is feeling pretty good,” said Constable Nathan Fox.
“Fire won last five games in a row and we resurrected the game last year after a break for [the COVID pandemic].”
He added there were some players who came from the Smithers and New Hazelton detachments, along with family members on the ice.
“I think everybody’s in pretty good spirits. Some of the players might be a little bit frustrated but that’s part of the game. They did their best,” said Daigneault.
He added the department also had help from Houston and Burns Lake firefighters.
“This is a great event for the community of Houston. It’s fun, everyone enjoys themselves, and I’m really happy to be apart of it,” said Fox.
The RCMP ended the game 8-4 against the firefighters.
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