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THE RISE OF INDIGENOUS ATHLETES

The vision of Waniska Athletics is to build a brand that is associated with Indigenous athletes who wish to succeed both on and off the ice, field, and court.

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Waniska on 31 Thoughts Podcast

"I could listen to Devin Buffalo speak for hours. In his voice we hear a story of hurdles and bumpy roads but also we hear determination, sacrifice and overcoming. His passion for hockey and teaching is matched only by his genuine dedication and love for those around him. Count me as someone in his corner." -- Jeff Marek

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Meet the Waniska Athletics Team

Owner: Devin Buffalo

Devin started Waniska Athletics in 2020, in an effort to motivate and mentor Indigenous athletes. He played 4 years of NCAA Division 1 hockey at Dartmouth College, followed by one year in the ECHL/AHL.

Devin currently attends law school at the University of Alberta.

Jamond Cardinal

Jamond is from Slave Lake, Alberta and is a member of the Bigstone First Nation. After spending 2 seasons with the University of Alberta Golden Bears USPORTS team, Jamond has made the transition to a full-time Kinesiology student at the University of Alberta.

Jamond focuses on mobility, dry-land training, and on-ice development at the Waniska Athletics hockey camps.

Roddy Ross

Roddy Ross continues to add to his already impressive hockey resume. Roddy was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019, and played 90 games in the Western Hockey League for both Seattle and Regina. He is a student-athlete, and currently plays for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

Roddy is proud member of the Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.