‘Something I’ll never forget’: Para hockey champ from Calgary remembers roots

Calgary's Auren Halbert from Canadian Para Hockey Team.

Posted Jun 12, 2024 11:15 am.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2024 1:48 pm.

Last month, Canada captured World Para Hockey gold right here in our city, beating the USA 2-1 in the championship game.

Local kid Auren Halbert played a key role in the victory, but the 21-year-old credits those who were by his side from day one.

Auren Halbert – Para Hockey

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