Tyler Wong, the former captain of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, is being honoured for his achievements in the city.
Mayor Chris Spearman is presenting Wong with a key to the city at the beginning of the city council meeting on Monday, May 8.
Wong was a member of the Western Hockey League for five years. All of those years were spent with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and he was voted Hurricanes’ fan favourite player each year.
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Wong was named the Eastern Conference Humanitarian of the Year for three seasons in a row and presented as the winner of the 2017 Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as Humanitarian of the Year.
During his time with the ‘Canes, Wong established a local Kidsport program which went on to raise over $13,000. His volunteer efforts also included visiting seniors’ homes, delivering food hampers and bringing toy baskets to local families during the holidays.
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The honour will be presented as a large key. The key to the city is the highest honour that can be bestowed by municipal government.
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