Children born in 2006 can get a free hockey helmet if they sign up with a Hockey Canada affiliated league (for a list in Montreal, visit www.hockey.qc.ca/federation.

Thanks to a partnership between Chevrolet Canada and Hockey Canada, these 5-year-olds can receive a free Bauer helmet to help defray some costs while raising awareness about the importance of safety.

To register for the helmet, visit www.chevrolethockey.ca. Once signed up, parents will be provided with the name of a nearby Chevrolet dealer where they can pick up the Safe and Fun Hockey package, which will contain a certificate for a new helmet. The certificate can be used at various stores, including Sports Experts.