PIERRE, S.D. – The Oahe Hockey Association donated $500 to the Flying 5 Foundation this week, in support of its philanthropic efforts in memory of former Capitals skater Tyler Wilcox. The donation by the Oahe Hockey Association came from funds generated during the 13th Annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Squirt hockey tournament. The hockey tournament is held each year in honor of Tyler, who passed away from osteosarcoma in 2005. The tournament features teams at the Squirt level – usually 9 and 10 year olds – from around South Dakota, including the Oahe Hockey Association. . The Oahe Hockey Association, made up of more than 150 families in the Pierre and Ft. Pierre area, retired Tyler’s jersey number 5 in 2017. Started by Tyler’s parents Bob and Jeri Wilcox, the Flying 5 Foundation seeks to lead by example, using a positive attitude, kindness, and respect to impact our world.
[Picture: Jeri Wilcox, Bob Wilcox, and OHA President Nathan Sanderson]
