For 14 years the McCauley Community League has been hosting the McCauley Cup, an annual hockey game between the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and the kids who skate at our outdoor rink. This year, the game happened on January 25th. The game was organized in part and refereed by Kelly  Hodgson from United Sport and Cycle. The sporting goods store also sponsored the game, providing tents and a dressing trailer, as well as other important things that ensure the game runs smoothly.

We presented Edmonton Oilers alumnus Al Hamilton with a framed jersey to thank him for all the fundraising and awareness he has brought to our outdoor rink.

This year was Chief Dale McFee’s last with EPS. He played in the game and was also presented with a framed jersey. The MCL thanks all the EPS officers who took part in the 2025 McCauley Cup. We also thank our continuing sponsor, Sports Central.

MLA Janis Irwin presented our rink manager Dan Glugosh with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for the good work and community outreach he does. Congratulations Dan - the medal is well deserved.

McCauley Community League’s annual Family Day event was held on February 16th. Despite the bitter cold, our community members came out to celebrate at the rink. The Pagnotta/Mannarino family supplied and served a wonderful meal as they do every year in honour of their parents who raised them in Little Italy and in memory of Albert Pagnotta. We also had horse-drawn wagon rides, a fire pit, games, and prizes. MCL thanks the Pagnotta/Mannarino family and all of the volunteers, in particular Gail, Maia, and Ree. 

We are currently in the process of hiring a project manager to oversee the construction of the rink pavilion and help us navigate the process of getting permits from the City. Next is the design phase. If you have any ideas for fundraising or input on what should be included in the design, email us at league@mccauleycl.com.

Save the dates: This summer we will host two tea parties at the rink: July 19th and August 16th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will have tea and cookies. Anne Stevenson, Ward O-day’min’s City Councillor, will be there to talk with MCL members and the community at large. We thank Anne for donating our new fire pit and the refreshments for our summer events.

Check our Facebook page (@mccauleycommunityleague) and website (mccauleycl.com) for information about spring and summer programming.

Corine Demas is the President of the McCauley Community League and is on the board of Boyle McCauley News.