It was a year in the making with the Cree Nation's goal to enter the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).

Wayne Hawrysh was also a large contributor to the formation of the Club, acting over his tenure as a founder, governor, assistant coach, marketing director, and more.

[1] The Blizzard board of directors were later granted permission to operate the team for another season, but without funding from the band council.

A proposal was presented in front of elected chief and council of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and it was unanimously approved and a sale agreement was signed.

Many players have used the OCN Blizzard as a stepping stone into a career in the professional leagues across Canada, the United States, and Europe.