The loss of an arm can be a devastating injury, but Paralympian Mark Arendz has never allowed that injury, the result of a tragic farm accident at the age of seven, to hold him back. His love of sport and competition propelled him forward and continues to do so today. For Mark Arendz, the pursuit of excellence is a guiding principle of life.

Gavin McKenna was granted exceptional player status earlier last year which put him at the top of the radar for the WHL draft. There was no doubt in the minds of Medicine Hat Tigers brass that he was worth it as they snatched him with the first overall pick in 2022.

Josh Morrissey is one of the NHL's best young blueliners. The Winnipeg Jet says his experience of representing Team Alberta at the 2011 Canada Winter Games was a major stepping stone to his career development. We caught up with him to get his Canada Games story.