The Keyano College Huskies hockey team has ended, even though the team just had one of their best seasons ever. The hockey team has lost all funding due to recent financial cuts and cost cutting measures. The cost for the program was one of the reasons given for the elimination of the team. A statement issued by the CEO and interim president for Keyano College, Tracy Edwards, explained that “This was a very difficult decision and speaks to the seriousness of regaining our financial footing. I want to thank the coaches and players for all they have done as ambassadors for Keyano College. We will be sure to work with students who would have been returning to the team in the next academic year, to ensure their needs are met.”

When Keyano College Huskies hockey team members and school staff first realized that program funding could be cut they showed up at the meeting in the hopes of starting a debate and keeping the program alive. It quickly became apparent that there would be little discussion though. According to the Huskies assistant coach, Paige Pyett, “There was no option for debate. It was the board letting us make comments and ask questions, but no opportunity to say sway the decision or change their minds.” According to head coach Nate Bedford “I’ve heard rumours there would be cuts, but to be honest, I’ve heard rumours about lots of different things getting cut across the college. It hasn’t been the world’s greatest place to go to work for some time now. Not just for me, but for everyone.”