MEMBERTOU – Dozens of Indigenous girls from across Nova Scotia will have an opportunity to experience our game this winter thanks to a brand-new program – and a generous donation from Sidney Crosby.

The all-new Hockey Nova Scotia Female Indigenous Hockey Program launches this week in three locations across the province.

The eight-week program is being offered to female Indigenous players from ages 6-16 in Millbrook, Brookfield, and Eskasoni.

“We’re really excited about this new initiative and the response so far has been overwhelming,” said Brad Taylor, Hockey Nova Scotia’s technical d ...