Canada’s game was on display for about 50 residents of Garden Terrace in Kanata, who peered through the glass of the large windows in the main floor living room, as well as from their rooms.

Life Enrichment Co-ordinator Jeff Bedley donned the goaltending gear while staff at Garden Terrace lined up to take shots on the as the home’s staff and residents celebrated "Hockey Night in Kanata," says Administrator Karl Samuelson.

In addition to Karl and Jeff, many staff members were present but chose to observe. Two other staff were active, lively participants, Shelley Johnson, a registered practical nurse, and president of the CAW Local, and Rachel Paquette, a life enrichment aide.

"Our goal is to celebrate the OMNIway, especially the part dealing with fun and laughter,"says Karl.

"We created a hockey rink atmosphere with the courtyard acting as an enclosed space and the residents all watching from the warm comfort of their rooms and café area. It was cold but that didn’t stop the enthusiasm."

Although the event was fun, it did take on a more serious side when Jeff, active in recreation hockey in Ottawa, challenged Karl with the statement, "Do you think you can get one past me old guy?"

Karl proceeded to show that although he hasn’t played competitively "since a major leg injury ended (a) promising career," he showed the younger player that he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

"Karl gave me a run for the money but I managed to fight off a few of his shots," says Jeff.