Jason Arnott
(featured 2001)
I met Jason Arnott when I was a freelance reporter and photographer for the Wasaga Sun, in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. He was hosting his third Jason Arnott Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis. Arnott began playing hockey in the area and soon outgrew the local leagues and began playing in Oshawa. It wasn't long before he was drafted to Edmonton. Of course, he now plays for New Jersey and scored the final goal which won his team the Stanley Cup last year.
Jason also built himself a beautiful riverfront home in Wasaga Beach and everyone knew he was in town when the Viper cruised by! He continues to be respected and loved by the residents and children of Wasaga Beach, not just because he is a nice guy, but also because he continues to support minor hockey there in a variety of ways.
Trivia Eh?
Jason's home has always been Wasaga Beach but Collingwood is listed as his place of birth because Collingwood has the closest hospital.
Jason's brother, Wade organizes his Wasaga Beach fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis
Jason raises money for Cystic Fibrosis because his best friend, Adam Millington, lost his sister, Teena to Cystic Fibrosis when she was just 14.
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