Under 10 Bulldogs will travel to Kelowna to practice with some of the Pros

By Gazette Staff

April 10th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

The U10 Burlington Bulldogs AA have been named a winner of Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria’s “Practice with a Pro”, a Canada‑wide program that celebrates minor hockey teams demonstrating exceptional teamwork and community spirit.

Lugging the groceries that were collected.

As part of the win, the team will travel to Kelowna, B.C. for the 2026 Memorial Cup, where they’ll take part in a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience that includes hitting the ice with Canadian hockey legend Jarome Iginla, along with additional VIP events.

Distributing the hand made cards to seniors.

The Bulldogs were selected based on their submission highlighting local impact, including:

Raising money and collecting over 24 grocery bags worth of food items to support food‑insecure families in their community

Preparing 500+ handmade cards for veterans and visiting with seniors during the holidays

Organized a toy drive ahead of the holidays to donate to local children in need

Now in its fourth year, the “Practice with a Pro” program invites teams across Canada to submit a short video showing how they bring positive energy to their communities; from fundraisers and clean‑ups to everyday acts of kindness.  Link to the Burlington Bulldog video is HERE