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Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We are a non profit society of former Smoke Eaters, Smoke Eaters staff and other Smoke Eater family such as billet families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To work for the creation of a lifelong relationship of the hockey fraternity. To provide financial and other forms of assistance to members and their families of the hockey community when in need. To support charitable causes in the community and to generally promote the game of ice hockey at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To expand our membership and bring our alumni together. We would like to hear from you if you are part of the Smoke Eaters family. The contacts page will contain all the information you may need or you can send an email to us at smokiealumni@gmail.com with your contact information or questions and we will contact you directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shawn Brandt President <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Ruggiero Vice President <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dean Civitarese Secretary Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barry Zanier, Jody Bradford, Wayne Florko, Doug Jones, Ken Mailey, Brett McLaren, Darren Miracle, Peter Sheets, Keith Wallis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to contact any of the directors please send us an email to alumni@trailsmokiesalumni.ca<\/a> and add their name to the subject field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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