Saskatchewan hockey player recognized for grassroots contributions [Video]

From Gordie Howe to Hayley Wickenheiser and everyone in between, Saskatchewan has produced some hockey greats over the years.

But few have had the range of experiences that Shaunavon’s Tim Tisdale has.

As a teen, Tisdale left home and went to school at Notre Dame to play hockey for the stacked AAA Hounds team and a chance to grow up a little.

“I really felt that Notre Dame gave me the best opportunity to get away, see what it was like to be away, and I knew I was going to be on a strong team,” said Tisdale. “Obviously they really built up a team that year to compete.”

While he was only there a year, it was a productive year. Tisdale and the Hounds won the 1986 Air Canada Cup, given to the best under-18 men’s hockey team in Canada.

“We were fortunate to win a national title, and …