First Nation NHL Defenseman Ethan Bear to host Community Skate in Shulus

MERRITT/SHULUS — Succesful First Nation defenseman Ethan Bear will be in town, hosting a community skate this Sunday at Shulus Community Arena.

Bear was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1997. He played out his junior hockey career with the Seattle Thunderbirds from 2012-2017 earning an NHL Draft Selection from the Edmonton Oilers in 2015. That season Ethan had 13 goals and 25 assists he would finish his WHL career with 66 goals and 126 assists good for 192 points in 264 games.

In the NHL Ethan Bear has played with the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes and most recently the Vancouver Canucks.

Ethan Bear hopes to return to the NHL in late December after recovering from surgery.

There will be an autograph session, picture opportunity and snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event is slated for Sunday, December 3rd and the Community Skate will run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Anyone wishing to attend and skate must bring their own helmet and skates.

Those looking for more information can contact Lucille Henry at 250-280-5489 or email henry.l@schss.com