A weekend of hockey

The U9 Whitecourt Wolverines hosted a big tournament over the weekend, bringing 19 out-of-town teams to the community for two days of fun on the ice at JDA Place. With the addition of the five local U9 teams, 24 teams took part, combining for over 300 players. Courtney McNeill, the U9 Director, said it was amazing to see the excitement on the players’ faces. “Weekends like this are what it’s all about. Memories these kids will have for a lifetime.” Volunteers and sponsors make a tournament like this possible, providing invaluable support. “Without the support of our community, this weekend would not have been possible. We truly appreciate you all!” Pictures are from two games from Saturday morning on the Athabasca rink: WMH 3A against the Spruce Grove Ice Hawks and the Wabasca Eagles against WMH 2B