Faceoff on the Fairway
raises $44,000 in support of Junior Oil Barons

(Fort McMurray, AB – October XX, 2024) – Faceoff on the Fairway, the inaugural golf tournament in support of the Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association (FMMHA), raised more than $44,000 to support Junior Oil Barons programs in the region. 

The tournament, presented by Bouchier, was an important event to raise funds and awareness of the Junior Oil Barons Hockey Program, which allows players to stay at home and play at a higher level of hockey in the Wood Buffalo region. The tournament welcomed 122 golfers to the Fort McMurray Golf Club, as well as 29 local sponsors. 

“Faceoff on the Fairway was an incredible success in its first year, and we have our local community to thank for that,” says David Bouchier, President and Co-Owner, Bouchier, and Honorary Chair of Bouchier Junior Oil Barons Golf Tournament Committee. “Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is full of people who care, and we were happy to see the community step up in support of this great local program. I’d like to thank the incredible sponsors who made this event such a success.”

Bouchier was the inaugural presenting sponsor of the tournament, committed to giving back to their community. For more than a decade, Bouchier has supported local hockey by providing funds for equipment, travel and tournaments. 

“Support like this shows how much our community values opportunities for young people to further their dreams,” says Steve Schreyer, President, Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association. “This funding will help us make this program even better, while providing important financial support for players and their families to travel and continue their development.” 

Special thanks to the 2024 Faceoff on the Fairway sponsors: Birch Mountain Enterprises, Orange Crew Services, Northstar Ford Lincoln, United Rentals, Hammerstone, Stuart Olson, McKay Metis Group, Soogadin, Stone Eagle, Shaw’s Enterprises, GFL – Green for Life Environmental, RAM Mechanical, InterPipeline, Fort McMurray First Nation 468 Economic Development, The Cookie Crumb, Boston Pizza, Integral Maintenance Systems Ltd., TJ Campbell Real Estate Services Ltd. (The Property Bros), CEDA, Holly Verge Registered Massage Therapist, Farm Fit Sports, Bussieres Family, Bouchier, Ashley Nelson, CrossFit Crude, Culligan Water, Nexgen, Phoenix Fence, McMurray Coin. 



About Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association (FMMHA)
The Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association’s elite programs consist of 9 teams from U11-U18, 5 AA teams, and 3 A teams. For the first time, the program now offers a AAA team in U13. The Junior Oil Barons (JOB) program allows players to stay at home and play at a higher level of hockey within in the Wood Buffalo region. For more information, visit: https://www.fmmha.com/ 

About Bouchier
Since 1998, Bouchier is the largest Indigenous-owned local contractor in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, specializing in Facility Services and Civil Contracting. Bouchier employs 1,000 people and prides itself on building its diverse workforce, with 37% of employees self-identifying as Indigenous. Bouchier is committed to lasting economic and social impact, from hiring Indigenous and local suppliers, to supporting culture and community, female empowerment, and youth and recreation. Bouchier has been recognized numerous times for its Leadership, Quality and Safety excellence. For more information, visit: www.bouchier.ca.

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