Newcomer girls introduced to Canada's sport: hockey (CTV News - Ottawa)

Young women and girls who are new to Canada were invited to their first skating opportunity on Wednesday.

Hockey 4 Youth, a program that wants to make hockey more accessible, hosted the event at the Jim Durrell Arena.

The program was introduced to 53 new Canadians from Ridgemont and Gloucester High Schools in grades 9 to 12. The participants skated alongside teachers, volunteer coaches and Hockey 4 Youth staff. MORE >