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Warriors Spring Hockey Challenge continues
Some of the best young hockey players in Cranbrook and Kimberley will be showcasing their abilities this weekend as the Kootenay Warriors Spring Hockey Challenge continues in Cranbrook.
“This past weekend, the 2006 Warriors played host to a six-team tournament featuring teams from Red Deer, the Okanagan, southern Alberta, the West Kootenay and Calgary,” said program organizer Corey Spring. “The final game featured some highly competitive, skilled hockey between the host Kootenay Warriors and the Southern Alberta Battle.” After three tight periods of play, the Battle took first place with a 4-3 victory.
Between the two weekends, 11 out-of-town teams will be participating and Spring is encouraging the community to come down to Western Financial Place this weekend as the Warrior Challenge continues. “This weekend we have our 2005 and 2007 teams hosting four-team tournaments and it promises to be another weekend of fast paced, youth hockey.”
All games will be held at Western Financial Place starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Game times are posted on the Kootenay Warriors website at www.kootenaywarriors.ca.
There are some fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs for spectators including an autographed Jordin Tootoo Red Wings jersey, Mason Raymond gloves and Connor McDavid photo. In addition, there are vacation and golf packages and more.
“We would love to see the community come out and support our local players. These games feature the best of the best and will be the highest level of hockey at these age groups,” added Spring.
The Kootenay Warriors Spring Hockey Program considers the best hockey players from the East Kootenay born in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and this year has expanded to include a development 2008 division. The Warriors have been practicing together since the end of March and the emphasis of the Program is on skill development and leadership skills. The Kootenay Warriors Program mission is to nurture individual and team hockey skill development, enhance character and life skills and provide exceptional coaching and structure.
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