Good afternoon everyone,

I want to share with you all that Amy Walsh will be leaving Hockey Nova Scotia to join the Future of Hockey Lab.

Four years ago, Amy joined our team and during that short time, we have experienced tremendous change. Most of that change was by our own design as we have worked to make the game safer and more welcoming.

From her leadership in plotting the Player Journey Map, to her support of the World Women’s Legacy Development Plan, to her work in launching the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Amy has been an advocate for inclusivity in hockey.

Some of that change was also unexpected. COVID-19 forced all of us to be more innovative than ever as we navigated the fluid and everchanging pandemic climate. Amy was steadfast in her role, building on relationships with government and initiating new channels of communication like the Rebound Plan to keep hockey in Nova Scotia on the ice.

A hardworking, people-first, and principled professional who we all consider a friend, the staff and board are sad to see Amy leave.

However, we are pleased that Amy will remain in the sport, focusing her efforts on the Future of Hockey Lab (FHL). The FHL was one of the nine recommendations in the final report from the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.

We look forward to continued collaboration with Amy in her role to make hockey more welcoming for everyone.

Amy’s last day with Hockey Nova Scotia is Dec. 30.

We will begin the search for a new executive director in the coming days.

Please join me in thanking Amy for her commitment and contributions to Hockey Nova Scotia, and wishing her continued success with the FHL.

Sincerely,

Arnie Farrell

President

Hockey Nova Scotia

Garreth MacDonald

Communications & Special Events Director

Hockey Nova Scotia

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