The Harrow Hackers are a hard group to sum up but after viewing all of our pages you should come away with some sense of what "being a Hacker" is all about. The group has been together in various forms for well over a decade now and has fragmented into four distinct divisions.

The original group, the S.N.H.L. (Saturday Night Hacker League) was formed by Mike "Dr. Feelgood" Parent and represents the pickup hockey players who are present every Saturday night throughout the winter months playing at Harrow Arena. Originally formed when a group of pond hockey players decided to move indoors, this farm team for the Tournament Group is known for some wild dressing room parties and not letting foul weather stand in the way of a Canadian tradition.

The second group, the Hacker Tournament team, used to draw upon the talent of the S.N.H.L. to put a team into the Rusty Blade in Kingsville every spring but is currently on hiatus from tournament play. Once again, originally founded by Mike Parent, this team was taken over by myself about 10 years ago. Since its inception the Tournament Hackers team have won the Blade only once but did it in convincing fashion. Backstopped by Walt "The Wall" Emery, they went undefeated in four games to win the title. The following year Walt decided to stretch his legs a little and put a rookie between the pipes, me. Since that time we have never managed another title and have struggled to both keep the opposing teams out of double digits and muster an occasional win. But WE HAVE FUN! The Hacker tournament team is mostly known for good sportsmanship (with a few notable exceptions...Will) and drinking every other team under the table off the ice. We are also known for bringing the first female player into the Blade. Watch for this team to make a comeback soon.

The third group is the Travel Team. Once again drawing on S.N.H.L. talent, mixed with a few friends, this team played the old Maple Leaf Gardens on April 15th 2000 and Toronto will never be the same. Oh the stories I could tell if it weren't for the Hacker non-disclosure oath. You'll just have to take my word on this one. (and check out some of the photos...) Formed over a few too many beers between Dave Halliday and myself this newest team is always looking for another new adventure... If past success is any indication we should be able to keep this one going for another decade.

The final group is the Summer Hockey Camp which was originally formed by Dave Halliday in 1999. The new improved for 2009 Windsor Coed Hockey Association group draws upon the talents of the Saturday night Hackers,  the Harrow Womens Hockey League and many local "pick up" hockey groups. This summer ice time helps would be Hackers (and Hacket's) hone their skills throughout the summer off season. Combined with a few golf outings it also helps keep everyone in tip top shape. (no loss of beer tolerance) Ice time is Tuesday nights at the new W.F.C.U. Centre in Windsor. Contact Michelle "Flash" Bondy or myself or check out the new website at www.wcha.ca for more information.

written by Mike "Pookie" Bondy