Sunny Yee Hockey Finder Scholarship
Honoring a Legacy of Love for the Game
The Sunny Yee Hockey Finder Scholarship Fund is named in memory of Sunny Yee, the beloved wife of co-founder Derrik Dyka. As a supportive spouse and dedicated "hockey mom" to their sons, Gavin and Griffin, Sunny's love for the hockey community ran deep. She left us in July 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, but her legacy lives on through this scholarship.
Who Can Apply
Open to college students of families playing in any Hockey Finder division or leagues. Applications will be accepted at pre-determined times throughout the year. Applications for 2026 scholarships open April 1, 2026. Apply through the Erickson Merkel Foundation at www.ericksonmerkel.org/scholarships.
Trustworthy Management
The Erickson Merkel Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, manages funds. The Hockey Finder Assist Board participates in recipient selection, ensuring fairness and transparency.
100% For Students
Not a cent of your donation stays with us. Owners and employees aren't involved in fund disbursement and can't apply for the scholarship.
Recipients
Past recipients collectively received $8,000 in scholarships.
How to Contribute
Join us in giving back. Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of contributions go directly to the scholarship fund. Visit the Erickson Merkel Foundation and enter "Hockey Finder" to make your donation.
Special Thanks
Kudos to Eric Jungels and Dan Norgard for their essential roles in bringing this to fruition. The more we raise, the more students we can help.
Let's keep Sunny's spirit alive by supporting the next generation of college students and hockey players. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Hockey Finder League players (participating in 2023 and on) and their children pursuing vocational training or education at a 2- or 4-year college or technical or trade school are eligible.
Learn more at www.ericksonmerkel.org/scholarships
You can contribute to the Sunny Yee Hockey Finder Scholarship fund! Donations, collected and held by the Erickson Merkel Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and applied directly, and in-full, to scholarship funds used to reward and assist hardworking students.
Visit https://www.ericksonmerkel.org/donate/ and enter "Sunny Yee Hockey Finder Scholarship" to donate to the fund. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!