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Steinbach Pistons forward, Connor Paronuzzi, was recognized on Friday night as the Pistons RBC Community Ambassador.
Paronuzzi has displayed outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship both on and off the ice and a commitment to volunteerism. RBC Community Ambassadors are recognized for making a difference and giving back to their communities where they play.
“It means a lot to be named the Pistons Community Ambassador, I’m a strong believer of giving back especially when the community is what makes our team able to be so successful. I’m glad I can make a difference even if it’s on a small scale,” shared Paronuzzi.
“I think it’s important to be a part of the community as a hockey player because if you ask any player in the MJHL they have memories of other junior hockey players coming to spend time with them at their school’s when they were younger and it helps inspire the next generation of players that will pay it forward down the line making the world a better more inclusive place.”
Like Paronuzzi, each Ambassador is recognized at their RBC Game Night and will be honoured by a donation from RBC to a school in their local community. Paronuzzi will be making his donation to Woodlawn Elementary School in Steinbach.
“I was there recently and I made some great connections with the students and teachers, I think they deserve it because they are all great people,” Paronuzzi concluded.
At the conclusion of the regular season, one RBC – MJHL Community Ambassador will be named as the recipient of the RBC Community Award, which comes with a further donation from RBC in the player’s name to a school in their local community.
