Hockey Edmonton Magazine Spring 2024

SPRING 2024

2024

YEARBOOK EDITION

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2024 YEARBOOK FEATURING THE GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS FROM QUIKCARD EDMONTON MINOR HOCKEY WEEK

Hockey participation offers families value beyond making an individual player a better player or even a better athlete.

The game of hockey is a powerful platform for participants to build character, foster positive values and develop important life skills. These benefits are available to all players, desirable to every family and transcend the game.

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Hockey should be an enjoyable family experience; all stakeholders-organizations, players, parents, siblings, coaches, referees, volunteers and rink operators-play a role in this effort.

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Hockey’s greatest value is the role it plays in the development of character and life skills.

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All hockey organizations, regardless of size or level of competition, bring value to players and families in their abaility to deliver a positive family experience.

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Physical activity is important for a healthy body, mind and spirit.

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There are significant benfits of youth participation in multiple sports.

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Hockey programs should be age-appropriate for all players, accounting for each individual’s physical, emotional and cognitive devlopment.

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There is great value in all forms of hockey, both on and off the ice.

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All hockey programs should provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for players and families regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and socioeconmic status. Simply put, hockey is for everyone.

We believe in our ability to improve lives and strengthen communities globally through hockey. We believe that by living by these principals will provide a health, balanced, and enjoyable experience for all and inspure impactful service beyond the rink.

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Hockey Edmonton 10618 124 Street Edmonton, AB T5N 1S3 Ph: (780) 413-3498 • Fax: (780) 440-6475 www.hockeyedmonton.ca Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week is played on traditional land in Treaty Six Territory. We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries.

HOCKEY EDMONTON | EXECUTIVES President: Will Jang 1st VP: April MacKinnon Finance Director/Treasurer: Dave Onyschuk Director of Elite Hockey: Alex Card Director of Community Hockey: John Putters Director at Large: Bruce Wright Director at Large: Karen Hiscock Director at Large: Ron Oscroft

HOCKEY EDMONTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS SE District: Brad Butterfield SW District: Trevor Elliott NW District: Pauline Hughes NE District: Dylan Thomas KC Federation: Paul Brown EGHA: April MacKinnon CAC: Rick McAdie MLAC: Neil Brown KC: Bruce Fitzpatrick SSAC: Ted Boomer EFAC: Howie Draper

On behalf of Hockey Edmonton, I am thrilled to share with you the immense success of our 60th anniversary of Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. It was truly a special milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who contributed to its success.

To all the players who competed with passion and dedication, congratulations on your outstanding performances. Your hard work and sportsmanship were truly commendable.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the coaches, parents, officials and countless volunteers who generously gave their time and support throughout the event. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes did not go unnoticed and were integral to the event’s success.

We also want to extend my gratitude to all of our valued partners for their unwavering support, which made this event possible.

As we reflect on this memorable occasion, let’s carry the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship forward into the future. We look forward to seeing you all again next year for another fantastic Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week.

Yours in Hockey, Will Jang

President Hockey Edmonton

HOCKEY EDMONTON | STAFF Executive Director: Jeremy Haluschak General Manager: Ray Vigneau Office Manager: Sharlene Cook Director of Hockey Administration and Registration: Glenn Sommerville Technical Director: Joel Lenius Marketing & Communications Director: Kylee Quinn

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Message From The Publisher Welcome to our final edition of the Hockey Edmonton Magazine for the 2023-24 season.

In this issue, we are featuring the 54 gold medal winning teams from 2024 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week (QEMHW.) Additionally, we have included a number of “spotlights” on players who won gold medals this year.

We have also included a wonderful montage of photos taken at QEMHW, photos which were generously provided by MVP Team Photos.

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We also have a special feature on the three Wayne Gretzky Award winners. This award is given annually to a participant in the EFHL, Elite and Junior programs, players who exhibit sportsmanship, scholastic achievement, and community involvement.

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Speaking of community involvement, we have a great feature on a grandfather/grandsons trio, who are minor hockey officials.

Most people do not know this, but officials donate their time for Minor Hockey Week, which equates to a value of over $60,000, which helps make this tournament possible.

Photography Credits Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club Hockey Edmonton MVP Photography SC Parker Photography

Wrapping things up, we have a special feature on the Tyler Palmowski Memorial Cup, which took place in December.

Tyler was an avid hockey fan (and player), who was diagnosed with a brain tumour at only 8 years old. Tyler battled hard, and even got back on the ice, but the disease took over, and in November 2020, Tyler passed away at only 13 years old. May his memory live on.

With the hockey season winding down, we would like to wish everyone the best of luck in playoffs or any other special tournaments. Have a great spring/summer and see you back in the rinks in the fall!

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Hockey Edmonton and all the member organizations take pride in helping to develop character both on and off the ice. Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week takes that philosophy forward by recognizing three well-rounded athletes who make an impact in the community with Wayne Gretzky Awards. In addition to the honour, Wayne Gretzky Award recipients receive $750 from ATB Financial.

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Samantha Lee EFHL WINNER

Samantha Lee, a dedicated 14-year-old athlete and compassionate community member, is a shining example of excellence both on and off the sports field. Born and raised in Meadowlark, she has immersed herself in various sports, with hockey being her true passion since the tender age of 4.

A versatile athlete, Samantha has not only showcased her prowess on the hockey rink but has also left her mark in senior volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, rugby, and handball. Her athletic achievements extend beyond the school level as she proudly represented Team Alberta in the U16 Flag Football nationals in Nova Scotia. Samantha's commitment to sports is evident in her participation in before and after-school activities, including drop-in softball and open gym sessions.

Academically, Samantha is no less impressive, excelling in her studies with an array of A grades across various subjects. Her favourite subject is science, reflecting her intellectual curiosity and dedication to academic excellence. Samantha's involvement in school activities goes beyond the playing field; she generously volunteers to manage the scoreboard during boys' team games, showcasing her team spirit and commitment to her school community.

Despite her demanding schedule, Samantha finds time to give back to her community. Raised by conscientious parents who instilled in her the value of making a positive impact, she actively participates in Meadowlark Community League events, helping with set-up and clean-up. Samantha goes above and beyond, assisting neighbours with household tasks, from shoveling snow to walking dogs and even plant watering. Her commitment extends to environmental stewardship, as she contributes to Capital City Clean Up during the summers, working to keep her community clean and vibrant.

Beyond her dedication to sports and academics, Samantha extends her compassion to the Individual Support Program (ISP) at her school. Collaborating with teachers, she engages with students facing developmental challenges, exemplifying her empathy and commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Samantha’s achievements extend beyond the physical and academic realms, as her involvement in volunteer work and community service reflects her commitment to being a responsible and caring citizen.

Her exemplary grades and numerous athletic accomplishments make her a deserving candidate for the Wayne Gretzky Award, a recognition that she believes aligns with her dedication to hockey and her community. With Wayne Gretzky's hockey card as a constant source of inspiration, Samantha Lee is a well-rounded individual, poised to make a positive impact wherever life takes her.

Kareem Amerey ELITE WINNER

Kareem Amerey is a 14-year-old making waves both on the ice and in his community. Kareem’s passion for sports and his innate sense of compassion have set him apart as a caring and dedicated young individual.

As a proud member of the KC Voyageurs, Kareem showcases his athletic prowess as he navigates the challenges of competitive play.

Not only does he excel in sports, but he also takes on a leadership role as the captain of his school’s basketball team. Kareem’s commitment extends beyond personal achievement; he consistently uplifts and supports his teammates, fostering a collaborative and empowering team spirit.

Off the ice, Kareem is recognized for his benevolence and willingness to help those in need. His caring nature shines through as he actively contributes to community service initiatives. Kareem has lent a helping hand at the local food bank, exemplifying his commitment to addressing issues of hunger and community welfare. In addition, he dedicates his time to mentoring young individuals through programs like U7 Timbits and the “Apple for a Kid” initiative, showcasing his dedication to shaping positive futures for those around him.

Despite his busy schedule, Kareem’s academic excellence remains unwavering. As an honour student, he exemplifies diligence and dedication in his studies, proving that he is not only a talented, multi-sport athlete but also a committed scholar. Kareem’s ability to balance his academic responsibilities with his passion for sports and community service is a testament to his time management skills and well-rounded character.

Kareem Amerey is making a positive impact, leaving an indelible mark on those around him. His caring nature, leadership in sports, and commitment to community service make him a standout individual, and his achievements as both an athlete and a scholar reflect his dedication to excellence in all aspects of his life.

Kellen Kowalchuk JUNIOR WINNER

19-year-old Kellen Kowalchuk is not just a hockey player; he’s a young man dedicated to making a positive impact both on and off the ice.

Currently playing for the Mavericks Jr. C, previously with NWZ 701, Kellen has been immersed in the world of hockey since the age of 4, progressing through house league, club hockey, and now into the challenging realm of Junior C. Kellen’s dedication to the sport is not only evident in his on-ice achievements but also in the recognition he has received for his commitment to academics and community service. During his time playing REM 15 AAA with CAC, he earned the Honourable Greg Ash Memorial Award, showcasing his excellence in both hockey and academics. Kellen was also nominated by his coach as the sole applicant for the EBIT scholarship, emphasizing his well-rounded contributions to both the game and his studies. The Ray Zimmel Memorial Scholarship awarded to him last year further emphasizes his commitment to hockey, academics, and community service.

An honour student for all three years in high school, Kellen goes beyond the classroom to volunteer his time and raise awareness and funds for causes close to his heart. He follows in the footsteps of his siblings, Brennan and Taya, who have both previously won the Wayne Gretzky Award, seeking to continue the family legacy through his own dedication to the sport and community service.

Kellen’s philanthropic efforts are extensive and impactful. Notably, he organized the successful “Messy Donuts for Muscular Dystrophy” campaign at his school, inspired by a hockey family facing the challenges of this condition. His dedication to the Stollery Hospital and cancer research, stemming from personal experiences with the loss of a family friend and a close friend’s battle with leukemia, demonstrates his enduring commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected.

Currently attending the second year of McEwan University pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce, Kellen is not just a hockey player; he’s a dedicated student, community leader and compassionate individual, dedicated to using his talents to create positive change. From volunteering as a referee to participating in charitable events like Cheryl’s Run for Aplastic Anemia and supporting causes like the food bank and Santa’s Anonymous, Kellen Kowalchuk embodies the spirit of the Wayne Gretzky Award through his outstanding achievements both on and off the ice.

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In early December, we met up with a grandfather and grandsons trio of officials and thought it would make an interesting story.

So without further ado, we are pleased to introduce the grandfather, Bob Broomhall, along with his two grandsons, Brody McGrath and Mackenzie Way. Bob Broomhall recently turned 75 years of age, and while being retired for many years (he was a manager with Canada Post), he remains active as a minor hockey official. Like most officials, Bob played hockey as a young lad growing up, and as he commented, “I played for a few years on community teams on outdoor rinks and played up to Bantam. I then played some men’s hockey off and on. I now play twice a week with Vintage Hockey – a senior’s hockey organization.”

Bob took up officiating nearly 40 years ago. “I coached hockey for several years, but then took on a job that required a lot of travel, so I could no longer commit to coaching, so wanting to stay involved I decided to try officiating as it allowed me to choose games around my travel schedule.” Except for the brief time Bob lived in Ottawa, Bob has officiated during Edmonton Minor Hockey Week for the past 38 years.

As Bob told us, “It’s good to give back to the program. Minor Hockey Week games have a great atmosphere. The excitement and intensity of the games is great. Lots of great Minor Hockey Week finals. A few years ago, Hockey Edmonton did a short video of Mackenzie and I doing a Minor Hockey Week game.”

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Mackenzie Way is Bob’s 18-year-old grandson, who started officiating hockey in the 2018-19 season. As MacKenzie offered, “My family was obviously a major influence on me becoming an official with my grandpa, brother and even dad being a referee. I also saw more potential in moving forward as a hockey official rather than a player.”

Bob’s other grandson, 25-year-old Brody McGrath, took up officiating at 13 years old and also credits his grandfather for getting involved as a minor hockey official. “I always enjoyed listening to my grandfather’s stories about officiating and used to love going out and watching him as a kid. From there it turned into a great part time job as a young kid.”

Brody loves helping out at Edmonton Minor Hockey Week (officials donate their time for this event), something he has done the past 12 years. “I enjoy seeing the players having as much fun as I did back when I was playing in this tournament, but I also do it to come back and see officials I haven’t seen in a long time and ultimately just have fun with them on the ice as teammates. As much as it is a competition for the players, it’s a competition for us officials to get to the final; and I was fortunate enough one year to be selected to work a gold medal final game that went down to one-on-one overtime.It was certainly intense and probably one of the most fun experiences I have with officiating.

Another special memory I have would be reffing with my brother Mackenzie for the first time in this tournament. It makes me proud to see him come up through the ranks and develop as an official.”

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Mackenzie has also been officiating games for Edmonton Minor Hockey Week since first eligible. “I have volunteered for minor hockey every season since I started officiating. Being a part of the biggest tournament in North America is pretty awesome to say the least. I remember the memories I made as a kid, playing in it so seeing young players also participating is special. The whole experience - seeing a team celebrating after winning the gold medal after an intense overtime is always exciting.”

Mackenzie works as a linesman for U15AAA and U17AAA, along with Junior C, and referees at the U15AA and U16AA levels. “My biggest role model would, of course, be my brother and my grandpa. They have both achieved and accomplished so much for Hockey Alberta and themselves as officials and I hope I can follow in their footsteps.”

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His grandfather (Bob) usually officiates U13, U15 and U18 and some U21 rec hockey, and he also assigns referees for U13 hockey for the Northwest Zone.

As for Brody, he’s currently a referee in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Canada West (Men’s University Hockey), and in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). “A major highlight for me was I was selected to work the Mac’s U18AAA tournament in 2019 and I received the gold medal assignment. Another amazing assignment for me would have been the Edmonton Oil Kings Teddy Bear Toss in 2021.

I haven’t skated with that many people in a rink before but it was certainly a memory that I will always remember.”

Both brothers credit their grandfather for getting them involved in officiating. As Brody described, “My grandfather has definitely been my biggest supporter over the years. I started reffing because of him, and I would say that because of the support from him, he is my biggest role model and mentor. He comes and watches a lot of games I work in town and constantly strives to make me a better official. The best part of doing games with my brother is that I get to see him grow as an official, and hopefully instil what I know about the game to make him a better one.

“Working with my grandfather, I have the opportunity to learn and reflect on his experience, which makes me a better official. Both relationships I have with them are very special to me and drive me to perform better. I have been fortunate enough to skate many times with my grandfather and brother, a lot of which were in Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. We try to all do at least one game together a year to have fun and bond as family.”

Mackenzie concurred, “It’s obviously very special to me. Not only is it great fun, it helps me evolve as an official myself. They both inspire my game lots. I have done around 10-15 games with my grandpa in the past and maybe only a handful with my brother. All three of us skated for the first time last year at minor hockey week.”

When asked how they handle criticism on the ice, Mackenzie had this to say.

“I try to understand (it) from the players/coaches perspective. They are trying their hardest effort into winning which sometimes make them see the refs as an obstacle or even their opponent. Realizing this and not taking it personal is essential.”

Brody added, “Ultimately you try to treat disrespect with respect, and try to teach or coach the players certain rules and how a play would fall under that set of rules. The best way to handle criticism is most definitely having great communication skills when explaining a call, but also being understanding of players’ or coaches’ concerns as well.

That’s how we grow as officials.”

Bob’s perspective is a bit more extensive, with these observations: “There have certainly been a lot of rule changes over the years, and the skill level of some divisions has improved a lot. Intimidation of our young officials improved a bit with the introduction of the ‘Good of the Game,’ but has slipped a bit lately and is still a problem. It’s an emotional game, and the game is often seen differently by every participant. As officials we have a lot to watch for on the ice and often must come to a decision very quickly. Not everyone is going to agree, and that’s okay as long as the disagreement stays respectful.”

What do you enjoy most about officiating hockey games? mackenzie: The environment that the officials have made with each other, it feels like one big family.

brody: The biggest reason why I love officiating is definitely the

people. I love going out to the rink with close friends I’ve made over the years and being teammates on the ice, much like the players.

We can spend a lot of time together from doing a game, being on the road, or even flying together, so the brotherhood and the friendships I’ve developed definitely make me love officiating more.

bob: I enjoy still being able to be a part of the game and seeing

the game from a different perspective, but most of all, I really enjoy watching and helping some very fine young men and women develop into amazing officials and even more amazing individuals.

What advice or comments would they want to share with parents and coaches involved in minor hockey? mackenzie: At the heart, hockey is

for the players, so make it as enjoyable and fun as possible for them for the time they play the sport.

brody: Hockey is a fun sport to everyone

involved, including the officials. As much as the kids are competing, so are we when it comes to rankings, tournaments, playoffs, and moving on into higher categories of hockey. Mistakes are going to happen with players, coaches, and officials. Our goal is to ensure the game is played safe as well as fair. But ultimately we’re there to make sure everyone’s having fun, including ourselves, otherwise no one would do our job. Respect the officials – they are there to do a job not everyone can lace up skates for.

feedback from Duncan MacDougall, nwz refereein-chief, alberta hockey hall of fame inductee: Bob Broomhall is the man behind the scenes for officiating in both North West Edmonton and in the Edmonton Federation Hockey League. He is the technical person for the two assigning platforms used in Edmonton and he serves as a liaison person between the referee groups and one of the companies providing a referee assigning platform. When there are technical problems, Bob gets the needed answers. In addition to his technical duties, Bob also acts as a clearing centre on the referees' side for the multitude of game changes that occur in the EFHL's Edmonton schedule during the season. In North West Edmonton, Bob is the referee assignor for two-person U13 and U15 EFHL games. Bob organizes the supervision program in North West Edmonton as well as playing a large role in North West Edmonton's mini-clinics and U11 Shadow programs. Finally, he also finds time to squeeze a few games as an on-ice referee into his busy schedule.

Grandson Brody McGrath began officiating over a decade ago in North West Edmonton. Brody had a real aptitude for officiating, and with some help from Dennis Arski, he quickly gained valuable on-ice experience to complement his skating skills. The Western Hockey League took notice and Brody has been a regular referee in the WHL for several seasons.

Other grandson Mackenzie Way has a great attitude. He is currently in his second year as an Elite stream official and he should have many opportunities ahead of him. As well, Mackenzie continues to take assignments in North West Edmonton's EFHL program. In addition to his on-ice work, Mackenzie supervises less experienced officials, helping them to improve their officiating skills. As a family, Bob, Brody and Mackenzie contribute in a big way to officiating in the Edmonton area.

bob: I think the basic message I would like to leave parents and coaches is that just like the players, our young officials are learning every game. They are going to make mistakes. When adults start criticizing them, they may think they are trying to be helpful, but young officials don’t see it as helpful, they see it as intimidating. We have supervisors and mentors that see these young officials regularly and they are the best ones to help them.

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in mid february In mid-February, I posted (on Twitter)

a simple illustration showing the location of Zach Hyman’s goals this season (32 at the time). I updated the illustration a few weeks later (at press time), when Zach hit 40 goals for the season. The diagram did not change much, but the response on twitter was over the top. The two tweets generated over 750,000 views from people across Canada, and also from the U.S. and Europe (including one tweet from Sweden, which translated to “that’s a very sexy illustration).

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My tweet provided little context, so it was very interesting to see the comments/responses and interpretations. Most hockey fans understood the illustration to be complimentary to Hyman’s position on most of his goals (in the crease), that it takes a lot of qualities to score goals in the “dirty areas,” including grit, determination, strength, smarts, and incredible hand-eye coordination.

Meanwhile, a small number of detractors (usually fans of other teams), considered my illustration as “evidence” that somehow diminished the value of Hyman’s goals. The most common negative response was that Hyman’s goals were the sole benefit of playing with Connor McDavid (“McDavid merchant”,) or they were mostly power play goals. (They’re not. At the time of press, Hyman was second overall in evenstrength goals, with 28 goals scored at even strength and only 12 scored on the power play.

As for net position, that “Hyman just sets up camp in front of the net,” it’s not quite that simple. When looking at Hyman’s goals scored at or near the crease, he usually resides in that position for less than one or two seconds. (Or he’s driving the net.) It’s what he does before he gets to the net, which is almost as impressive as his ability to score goals. When you

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watch the play leading up to his goals, he’s always moving and reading the play. Usually four to five seconds before he scores, he’s nowhere near the net and as he sees the play develop, he anticipates the next one or two passes, and then puts himself in front of the net. It’s really hard to defend, and it’s not easy to do.

Getting back to the number of goals directly assisted by McDavid, it works out to less than half. Here’s a breakdown of the primary assists:

Connor McDavid: 17 Leon Draisaitl: 6 Evan Bouchard: 6 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4 Others (3): 7 This works out to less than 50 percent of Hyman’s goals (42.5percent), where McDavid provided the primary assist, and 58.5 percent, where either McDavid or Draisaitl provided the primary assist.

Recognizing most of the negative feedback came from identifiable Leafs fans, many who probably regretted the Leafs not re-signing Hyman 3 years ago. For their context, here’s a breakdown of primary assists with Auston Matthews’ 53 goals (at press time):

Mitch Marner: 23 William Nylander: 13 Matthew Knies: 4 Morgan Rielly: 3 Others (10): 10

This should not take anything away from the fact Matthews is the top goal scorer this season and it should not take away that Hyman is up there too. (At press time, 2nd in the NHL.) And while Hyman definitely benefits by playing with the best player in the game, Matthews plays with Marner and Nylander, who rank as top 10 players in the NHL. All of the top goal scorers play with talented wingers/forwards, but the most elite goal scorers have the talent, mindset, and ability to get into scoring positions and capitalize on their opportunities. Matthews does this from a variety of areas on the ice (usually top of the slot), while Hyman has his own office location.

In Matthews case, 43.4 percent of his goals were primarily assisted by Mitch Marner, but more noticeably, 36 of his 53 goals (68 percent) were the direct benefit of playing with Marner and Nylander.

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Tyler Palmowski

Memorial Cup 2023

On Wednesday, December 27th 2023, the third annual Tyler Palmowski Memorial Cup took place at Clareview Community Recreation Centre. This tournament is to honour Tyler’s brave battle with cancer and to raise awareness about DIPG - diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

In 2015, at the age of 8, Tyler Palmowski was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a brain tumour. After undergoing multiple tests, procedures and surgeries, he was able to successfully beat cancer and start enjoying his childhood again.

Then in March of 2020, at the age of 12, Tyler was diagnosed with DIPG. DIPG is a terminal childhood brain cancer with an average life expectancy of only nine months.

There are no new treatments or cure for this type of tumour and it still has a zero percent survival rate. When the Palmowski’s received this devastating news, they were told to go home and make memories with their son.

Tyler passed away November 24, 2020 at only 13 years old.

Tyler was an old soul. You could sit down with him and have a very intellectual conversation. He did well in school and loved all of his friends. He believed so strongly that everyone deserves to be included and treated with respect. Tyler touched so many people during his short 13-year life. His brother and sister look at him as a role model and continue to carry his legacy. Tyler’s life was one of strength, perseverance and faith. His bravery showed the world, you can do anything you put your mind to and while you do that, you can bring so much good into this world while facing so many hardships.

Tyler had a love for fishing, airplanes and flying. He also had a passion for hockey. He started playing when he was 5 years old and continued playing after his first battle with cancer, even after re-learning how to walk and skate. He was determined to get back on the ice as quick as he could.

One year after Tyler’s passing, the Braves Junior C hockey team hosted the first Tyler Palmowski Memorial Cup. Rob Ballantyne, head coach of the Brave’s Junior C hockey team, wanted to start something special for the Palmowski family and their incredible son who lived for hockey.

This year’s tournament raised $2600, and the Braves Athletic Club donated a portion of their tournament profits in the amount of $2500 as well.

If you wish to donate, scan the QR code here!

Tournament puck drop - 3 families here in Edmonton who have lost their son to DIPG.

This money will go toward much needed DIPG research, in hopes of saving children diagnosed with this type of brain cancer, in hopes of saving children like Tyler.

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Memories

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PHOTOS BY MVP SPORTS TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY

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TO ALL THE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS OF QUIKCARD EDMONTON MINOR HOCKEY WEEK 2024!

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U11 HADP: BE400

U11 TIER 1 RED: BE401

BEAUMONT ORTHODONTIC BLAZERS

BEAUMONT

Players: Daxton Watson-Kostaniuk, Linden Freeman, Jett Baker, Jake Miller, Ryder Crombie, Marcus Neilson, Reese Vandermeer, Braxton Madu, Austin McKenzie, Blaise Poitras, Oliver Howard, Logan Larente, Marek Goudreau, Lincoln Lehoux, Loeka Brunel, Parker Menard, Gabriel Dickinson, Preston Lakusta Staff: John Baker, Greg Miller, Mitch Freeman, Mike Vandermeer, Lisa Miller

U11 TIER 1 blue: HK401

HAWKS

Players: Grayson Atkinson, Marcus Tichkowsky, Brayden Guterson, Paxton Chetek, Tanner Strickland, Harland Sample, Miguel Castillo, Bennett Dowell, Owen Joyal, Emmett Madigin, Bradley Lutzak, Dierks Stasiuk, Ethan Anderson, Riley Kapty, Jake Callaghan, Vlad Goodwin

Players: Aiden Smukowich, Maksim Heyduk, Lynden Atzesberger, Kole Carson, Emmett Wiggins, Connor Harris, Zakary Lamothe, Finley Thompson, Gabriel Court, Ari Hand, Robin Nguyen, Jayden Letourneau, Jase Chrunik, Cameron Himmelman, Logan Caswell, Camden Gall Staff: Scott Hand, Daniel Lamothe, Jon Letourneau, Josh Caswell, Savanna St Amant, Carmen Thompson

Gold Medal Winner VLAD GOODWIN

Current Team: Hawks 401 Number of Years Played: 7 (2 as goalie) School Grade: 5 Usual Position: Goalie Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Marc-Andre Fleury Who is your Role Model: My Parents Other Hobbies: Baseball Favourite Hockey Memory: Together with my teammates, we won QEMHW two years in a row, with shutouts in both finals. I will cherish it forever!

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

U11 TIER 2 RED: CO403

CONFED GOATS

Gold Medal Winner CALEB HILLER

Players: Kai Berg, Matteo Biagi, Griffin Champagne, Ben Friesen, Caleb Hiller, Marko Jones, Nolan Ngan, Avett Pierce, Casey Duchene, Reid Sanderman, Nate Sinatynski, Mason Snider, Walter Snihur, Matthew Wagner, Jack Washuta, Henry Wood Staff: Richard Friesen, Lynden Jones, Drew Stoyko, Stewart Berg, Dean Snihur, Cameron Hiller, Christine Sanderman

Gold Medal Winner

WALTER “wally” SNIHUR with dad (and coach) DEAN snihur

In last year’s tournament, Wally’s team lost a close one (3-2 in the final), so they are very pleased to be on the winning side this year!

Current Team: Confed Goats 403 Number of Years Played: 3 School Grade: 5 Usual Position: Centre Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Connor McDavid Who is your Role Model: My Parents Other Hobbies: Video Games, Sports & Playing with Friends Favourite Hockey Memory: When our team won 2-1 in the final at Edmonton Minor Hockey Week 2024!

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Current Team: Confed Goats 403 Number of Years Played: 5 School Grade: 5 Usual Position: Defense Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Zach Hyman Who is your Role Model: My Dad Other Hobbies: Soccer & Drawing Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week 2024!

U11

GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U11 TIER 1 green: SA402

ST. ALBERT MIGHTY PUCKS

Players: Dante Abella, Daxton Campbell, Hudson Campbell, Bates Cowley, Tristan Daoust, Andrew Haigh, Chadwick Hawtin, Sawyer Henning, Max Hnatiuk, Miguel Lebouthillier, Colton Linehan, Ashton Marshall, Daniel Harlan O’Neill, Bauer Phelan, Brecken Poelzer, Steele Pridmore, Owen Raypold Staff: Tyler Campbell, Ryan Hawtin, David Mitchell, Michael Poelzer, Scott Raypold

U11 TIER 2 GREEN: KC409

KC SOUTH

Players: Brayden Anderson, Ashton Douthwright, Carter Armitage, Roman Chau, Rylan McCracken, Khallan Reen, Sebastian Rivero, Angus Owens, Jaxson Brisebois, Vincent Palm, Leo Clarke, Caden Gray, Mateo Makus, Ethan Cornish, Kellan Feehan Slavik Staff: Jesse McCracken, Ben Makus, Fred McCracken, Josh Clarke, Horace Chau, Jarett Cornish, Angela Comeau

U11 TIER 2 BLUE: MW402

BRUINS

Players: Brody Jorgensen, Ian Contant, Brayson Schafer, Ashton Weiss, Cohen D’Amico, Myles Brenie, Eric Williamson, Arthur Radawetz, Liam Osadczuk, Logan Cole, Riley Hobbs, Sahib Singh, Parker Elson, Jacob Antonio-Kellett, Steven Schultz, Ethan Lievers Staff: Jesse Williamson, Brett Schafer, Mike D’Amico, Joshua Brenie, Jason Osadczuk, Dylan D’Amico

U11 TIER 3 south: sp409

SHERWOOD PARK

Players: Gavin Rodrigue, Liam Milner, Jake Anselmo, Logan Ternovatsky, Adam Nakonechny, Levi Brooks, Ian Morhart, Brant Robert, Kanen Cortes, Lincoln Fodchuk, Ryley Auclair, JD Martin Lucas, Ben Sickler, Jackson Kerr, Gavin MacKenzie Staff: Scott Robert, Ryan Auclair, Joel Brooks, Grant MacKenzie, Ryan Milner, Jay Rodrigue Hockey Edmonton Magazine I 27

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS brothers: BACK TO BACK

Gold Medal Winners

It’s hard enough for one family member to win Gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week, but for two siblings to win in consecutive years is a rare feat.

At last year’s event, Mikey Williamson won Gold in the U13 division, and this year, his younger brother Eric won Gold.

Hockey is truly a family affair, as their Dad, Jesse Williamson, who was the assistant coach of last year’s Gold Medal winning team, and the head coach for this year’s U11 team.

Williamson puts in countless hours as a volunteer coach, and no surprise to see that he’s 9-year-old Eric’s role model.

Eric’s team won gold this year, and he was chosen as captain for the big game. And he led by example, scoring the first and last goal in the big game.

As his proud mom (April) told us, “Eric was so determined to win that day. He woke up and asked if he could throw his gloves and stick up in the air when they win like his brother did last year. Earlier in the season, he fractured his elbow missing a solid six weeks of hockey and just returned on Dec 9th and only had six weeks of play before Minor Hockey.

He didn’t skip a beat! Eric basically grew up in the arena because of Mikey’s hockey schedule and wanted skates as soon as he could walk.”

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eric williamson Current Team: Confed Goats 403 Number of Years Played: 5 School Grade: 4 Usual Position: Centre Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Jesse Puljujarvi & Connor Bedard Who is your Role Model: My Coach (Dad) Other Hobbies: Playing my Ukulele Favourite Hockey Memory: Last year, my brother Mikey’s team won Minor Hockey Week and I got a picture with the trophy. This year, we won Minor Hockey Week and I lifted the trophy and it was heavy, I barely skated it back to my team!

U11

GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U11 TIER 3 NORTH: SA407

ST. ALBERT BOLTS

Players: Peter Borrelli, Linkyn Byer, Tyler Christie, Chase Martin, Marek Marrese, Noah Delves, Liam Perera, Renner Sandback, Owen Wojcichowsky, Zach Abma, Ethan Homeniuk, Chase Hardy, Jacob Kwiatkowski, Ty Holm, Mikey Nakonechny Jr. Staff: Rob Hardy, Joel Holm, Ron Marrese, Derek Wojcichowsky, Brad Abma

U11 TIER 4 NORTH: FS405

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

rangers

Gold Medal Winner ETHAN HOMENIUK Current Team: SA407 Bolts Number of Years Played: 6 School Grade: 5 Usual Position: Right Wing Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Leon Draisaitl Who is your Role Model: Parker Snell Other Hobbies: Hockey & Video Games Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week two years in a row!

U11 TIER 4 south red: ns404

north seera

Players: Braylon Langille, Michael Richards, Jacob Cable, Theodore Gorgichuk, Carter Pashko, Parker Bachul, Hunter Chopp, Zane Dewald, Kenji Newman, Maverick Benson, Axel Lafreniere, Levi Gartner, Eli Tocheniuk, Carter Polanski, Carter McGregor, Beckett Fedorak, Jaxton Fertuck, Robbie Clark

Players: Marcus Capetillo, Harrison Carr, Caden Devaney, Gabriel Marple, Kieran McKenzie, Samuel Orszagh, Henry Oswald, Kane Pfunder, Maksymilian Roy, Allister Rudge, Henry Scholz, Griffin Smallwood, Asher Talbot, Harrison Wescott, Jack Winkler, Levi Wood

Staff: Dan Gartner, Devon Lafreniere, Richard Benson, Tony Chopp

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U11 TIER 4 soutH blue: kc411

U11 TIER 5 red: sp412

kc south gladiators

sherwood park demon kings

Players: Arav Dubey, Benjamin Maik, Link George, James Acheson, Caleb Preece, Ethan Pashulka, Charlize Spicer, Isaac Hanson, Logan Priemaza, Jaden Aucoin, Lucas Prevost, Kennedy Darrah, Spencer Way, Vihaan Bisht, Jadon Ndofor, Robb Van Der Aa

Players: Rockford Kushnir Tweedy, Morghan Stene, Connor Hayes, Isabel Seaby, Ryker Harrington, Nicholas Machado, Beau Freeman, Kais Sarwary, Noah Campbell, Laysen Tucker, George Dempster, Tanner Garnier, Cooper Hill, Alexander Kulikowski, Lincoln Bouchard, Owen Helboe, Jaxon Wiklun

Staff: Kyle Hanson, Darcy Preece, Jeff Darrah, Sis Darrah, Justin Pashulka, David Maik, Travis George

Staff: Lyle Seaby, Travis Bouchard, Dave Kulikowski, Scott Dempster, Andrew Campbell, Letitia Dempster

U11 TIER 5 blue: sa451

U11 TIER 5 green: sa414

ST. ALBERT female snipers

ST. ALBERT snipers

Players: Alizabeth Littlejohn, Claire McClelland, Payton Brouse, Emmanuelle Poitras-Dewar, Aubrey Chung, Laurel Dunlop, Olivia Nicholson, Xyla Brown, Kassidy Mills, Sydney Schick, Sophia Boisvert, Adelina McAra, Evelyn (Evie) Shelrud, Everly Huculak, Bentley McQuade Thomson, Danika Connolly

Players: Jaxon Westle, Opry Ryland Brandon, Maxim Mayrand, Kabir Sodhi, James Mcmartin, Graeson Smith, Daniel Reiter, Riley Townsend, Gavin Lawlor, Oscar Ozero, Luc Lefebvre, Barrett Ploof, Emmett Steeves, Kacey Fedunyk, Carter Bhandar, Andrew Hornung

Staff: Brent Boisvert, Brian Nicholson, Brian Brouse, Jeff Huculak, Colby Chung

Staff: Rob Hardy, Joel Holm, Ron Marrese, Derek Wojcichowsky, Brad Abma Hockey Edmonton Magazine I 31

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

U13 TIER 1 red: St501

U13 TIER 1 blue: sw502

Players: Benjamin Miller, Luke Rypien, Rylen Henshall, Cruze Komant, Blake Wagner, Cruz Volk, Jaxson Manwaring, Colby Arbuckle, Carter Salikin, Mason Pellerin, Korbin Kereliuk, Oliver Despins, Cruze Bennett, Hunter Amyotte, Austin Williams, Jordan Daub, Cooper Wadsworth

Players: Hudson Stawnicky, Davis Jicking, Lewis O’Connell, Ajay Khera, Jacoby Verhesen, Miller Bakker, Saavan Rai, Brady McDonald, Stavros Lamouelle, Jack Kuzio, Benjamin Miller, Spencer Pearson, Ross Doherty, Justin Bennell, Morgan Zhou, Taj Gambin

strathcona

Staff: Cory Wagner, Kyley Salikin, Mike Amyotte, Jayson Arbuckle, Cory Salikin, Steven Miller, Colin Wadsworth

U13 TIER 2 blue: wm502

whitemud west

Players: Owen Zayac, Lochlan Gallaher, Brynden Christiansen, Grady Shesky, Eliasz Krezalek, Ken Huynh, Taylor Brown, Mason Spencer, Jack Dallin, Logan Alexander, Alex Delblanc, Matthew James, Zack Darsaut, Tyler Hydukewich, Jacob Popowich, Eamon Berube Staff: Ryan Popowich, Glen Hawkins, Sara Brown, Ben Gallaher, Brad Berube, Jay Shesky, Kris Zayac, Tony Huynh

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Staff: Brad Stawnicky, Jonathan Vernesen, Preet Rai, Dan O’connell, Sarah Doherty, Justin Gambin, Mark Kuzio, Jasper Lamouelle

Gold Medal Winner ZACK DARSAUT

Current Team: WM502 Knights Number of Years Played: 6 School Grade: 6 Usual Position: Defense Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Leon Draisaitl Who is your Role Model: My Dad Other Hobbies: Hockey Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week 2024!

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U13 TIER 2 red: fs501

U13 TIER 3 blue: sw505

Players: David Michaelchuk, Brayden Way, Nate Dul, Ethan Mekechuk, Kaden Dorosh, Ty Krueger, Linden Stang, Jace Weinrich, Koaden Fedun, Brezdon Skoreyko, Jordan Ferreira, Parker Cox, Dylan Currie, Carter Quilty, Manfred Peterson, Carter Blatz, Jacob Gawron

Players: Corbin Viczko, Koehn Santos, Lukas Peacock, Kiran Haziya, Nolan Brassard, Brayden Dunne, Musi Dhliwayo, Ryan Zolkavich, Felix He, Iliyan Damani, Carter Coonan, Kairo German, Mara Stefaniuk, Marek Werbicki, Alexander Shaker, Lucas Letourneau

fort saskatchewan rangers

Staff: Paul Krueger, Jake Currie, Mason Fedun, Mike Way, Bob Dul

u13 tier 3 red: sa509

st. albert silverbacks

Players: Lucas Jean Pouliot, Liam Lalor, Connor Atkinson, Jager Kersey, Odin Grochmal, Rylen Hnatiw, Ander Fergusson, Cohen Huberdeau, Noah Karaki, Neven Malbasic, William Davidson, Bretton Childs, Callum Johnson, Jack O’Reilly, Adrix Ross, Arlo Patty, Ewan Larocque

SWAT

Staff: Jacob Coonan, Sean Peacock, Parveen Aheer, Shauna Shaker, Jen Hocking, Marc Brassard, Shannon Werbicki, Shawn Dunne, Terry Zolkavich, Tyler Letourneau

Gold Medal Winner odin grochmal

Current Team: SA509 Silverbacks Number of Years Played: 9 School Grade: 7 Usual Position: Centre Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Matthew Tkachuk Who is your Role Model: My Dad Other Hobbies: Lacrosse, Camping & Hiking Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week two years in a row!

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CONTACT DOUGLAS LUONG (587) 894-7041 | DLUONG@DFIC.CA

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS U13 TIER 3 green: sg504

U13 TIER 4 blue: be505

Players: Braylon Bell, Noah Bolstad, Jackson Forster, Caleb Glandon, Liam Harris, Reid Hostyn, Jensen Luke, Aiden Johnston, Huxley Keith, Luke Mulligan, Maxwell Naiker, Carter Penner, Logan Pittman, Kailyr Reynolds, Cole Seaman, Austin White, Seth Widdowson, Maddox Wilson

Players: Jaxson Dalshaug, Camden Snowden, Tate Hannon, Andrew Tancowny, Ethan Luo, Cohen Prokopiw, Brody Van Leeuwen, Yale Gerein, Michael Foreman, Kingsley Simpson, Jace Richards, Kenzie Bishop, Carter Way, Ryder Depape, Jax Gilson, Nathan Hyndman, Gavin Hyndman, Davis Kneller

Staff: Branden Bell, Dave Chiasson, Kiel Holstyn, Shane Mulligan, James Penner, Ryan White

Staff: Lance Hyndman, Ian Bishop, Ryan Snowden, Matt Foreman, Scott Simpson, Matthew Tancowny

U13 TIER 4 green: kc504

Gold Medal Winner

spruce grove flAMINGOS

kc north soul reapers

Players: Kush Prasad, Jaundrei Dela Rosa, Lucas Krawchuk, Harley-Gene Poon, Zach Holmberg, Thomas Manzara, Camden Ahearn, Cohen MacDermott, Leighlind Eely-Foster, Davin Longson, Gavin Humberstone, Trevor Poon, Max Menard, Emmett Johnston, Kalan Neill, Tyko Boraas Staff: Dayton MacDermott, Mark Ahearn, Jerek Dela Rosa, Jeff Holmberg, Ross Longson, TH Poon, Tricia Timtim-MacDermott

beaumont

zach holmberg

Current Team: KC504 Soul Reapers Number of Years Played: 7 School Grade: 6 Usual Position: Forward Favourite Hockey Team: Edmonton Oilers Favourite Player: Zach Hyman Who is your Role Model: Connor McDavid Other Hobbies: Video Games, Sports & Lego Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning gold at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week 2024!

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

u13 tier 4 red: wm506

WHITEMUD WEST EAGLES

Players: Jill Machnik, Dexter Bowes, Bennett Hautmann, Eva Samu, Jack Cloran, Joel James, Scott Goddard, Ashton Olson, Harrison Schmidt, Wyatt Lennon, Fischer Nguyen, Maddox Zarowny, Chase Turenne, Sami Alexander, Eric Upshall

leduc roughnecks

Players: Edgar Maldonado, Rebecca Rolof, Tyrell Baynes, Landon Williams, Elliott Miller, Stone Murphy, Beckham Bienert, Jack Rude, Liam Daly, Matthew Judge, Noah Miller, Derrick Peterson, Lincoln Lazowski, Easton Erickson

Staff: Scott Bowes, Scott Upshall, Jordan James

Staff: Tyler Bienert, Gregg Williams, Ethan Williams, Gent Judge, Justin Erickson, Ashley Rolof

u13 tier 5 red: sp509

u13 tier 5 green: sg509

sherwood park silverbacks

SG FEMALE OUTLAWS

Players: Matthew Atkinson, Bennett Caines, Austin Kerr, Kaden Panchuk, Gage Rose, Chase Zachary, Ethan Backman, Daysen Levicki, Morgan Holmes, Jackson Chichak, Blake Gravelle, Sadie Brecht, Dylan Roberge, Cole Panchuk, Casen Faryna, Clark McMenamon

Players: Kaelynn Muise, Sophia Szybunka, Maisy Lucas, Amelia Corbett, Carolyn Lenkenhoff, Zoe Vaillant, Mollie Martin, Gwendolyn Dowds, Claire Saunders, Jinessa McDonald-Szatmary, Rachel Scherle, Emily Lynes, Isabella Goertzen, Emery Smallwood, Rori Bell, Dominique Toth, Emma Wilks, Josie McDonald-Statmary

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Staff: Brendon Vaillant, Adam Lynes, Andrea Saunders, Chris Corbett, Cory Scherle, Mark Syzbunka, Steve Goertzen, Shelley Thomson, Dave Chaisson

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS u13 tier 6 red: le550

leduc female roughnecks

Players: Mila Koziol, Olivia Tremblay, Erica Fedechko, Avery Smedsrud, Blakely Demitor, Korie Montgomery, Kasey Lamy, Emari Abel, Peyton Anholt, Kallie Marchand, Brielle Fry, Rebekah Klapstein, Delilah Boyd, Miley Kubik, Monroe Finley, Gibsyn Breau Staff: Devin Demitor, Jason Boyd, Aaron Smedsrud, Duane Klapstein, Trent Koziol, Kelsey Monahan

U13 TIER 6 blue: mw505

bruins

Players: Kaydience Straightnose, Zechariah Sabourin, Lukas Playford, Damien Bernal, Sahib Dhaliwal, Benjamin Wentland, Sully Green, Even Neatby, Nolan Vallerand, Blake Koidjos, Zack Wosar, Izaak Boekestyn, Drake Jenson, William Lytle, Karter Verbin-Tocheniuk, Jack Thiele, Kiaan Dhinsa Staff: Curtis Wentland, Tyler Fedun, Les Neatdy, Randy Boekestyn, Misty Mcmanus, Casandra Bamford, Keira Boekestyn

Gold Medal Winner mila koziol

Current Team: SA509 Silverbacks Number of Years Played: 4 School Grade: 5 Usual Position: Goalie Favourite Hockey Team: Arizona Coyotes Favourite Player: Darcy Kemper Who is your Role Model: My Mom Other Hobbies: Painting & Cooking Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning the gold medal to win the whole season last year, with a 1-0 shutout!

U13 TIER 6 green: ns504

north seera

Players: Christopher Acevedo, Alec Brayman, Rowland Buchholtz, Lynkoln Donovan, Louis Gagnon, Francis Hamilton, Simon Harder, Cedric Hicks, River Horstemeier Cardinal, Rex Johnston, Drew McFadyen, Jaxen McInroy, Gavin Olson, Caleb Schram, Isaiah Teske, John Twerdochlib Staff: Mike Hamilton, Jared Schram, Jake Twerdochlib, Alfonso Acevedo, Trevor Johnston, Jeff Hicks, Michael Cardinal, Charlee Donovan, Ryan Donovan Hockey Edmonton Magazine I 37

U15

GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

u15 female A: eg601

u15 female b: wc650

Players: Sophia Appelman, Samantha Lee, Isabella Reid, Trynity Link, Charlee Donovan, Aubrey Reich, Mikail Laboucan, Amy Lamer, Rachel Ihasz, Abigail Han, Halle Deuna, Ashley Tustin, Taryn Mochnach, Mia-Isabela Colin, Emma Taylor, Amelia Owens

Players: Jazzlyn Alexis, Abby Danks, Johnna Dickson, Anya Erlandson, Hannah Erlandson, Farrah Everitt, Autumn Fortin, Harmony Fortin, Nova McDonald, Myla Parker, Demi Potts, Danica Walker, Tylre Walker, Darbie Yarnold

Staff: George Colin, Garry Laboucan, Stacy Link, Chuck LaMer, Ryan Donovan, Leeta Taylor

Staff: Will Dickson, Chris Erlandson, Brody Fortin, Darla Shirley, Jeff Yarnold

u15 tier 1 bc: kc601

u15 tier 1 nbc: sa616

sabres

st. albert thunderbirds

Players: Aaris Lang, Bentley Burns, Brody Lorentz, Darrian Nurse, Elliot Tomlinson, Jackson Lewis, Langston Sample, Logan van Ooyen, Nathan Cheremshynski, Noah Ezrouti, Phoenix Burns, Cooper Harasimiuk, Ethan Reynolds, Gabriel Fink, Liam Davies, Liam Firmaniuk, Treyson Soco, Quintyn Black, Riley May

Players: Austen Coyne, Cooper Reed, Finn McBean, Eric Love, Kingston Whitenect, Gage Jewers, Jay Jordan, Forester Ferguson, Joe Lutic, Parker Gaetzman, Lucas Zaychkowsky, Tristen Shebansky, Jaxen Girod, Graydon Watson, Kaleb Gervais, Carter Desjardins, Braden Gruter, Seth Richmond

Staff: Jason May, Grant Lorentz, Kory Firmaniuk, Greg Harasimiuk, Jackie Auch

Staff: Andrew Lutic, Shayne Ferguson, Chris Reed, Shawn Jewers, Rosanna Desjardins

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS u15 tier 2 red bc: kc602

u15 tier 2 blue bc: nw604

Players: Denver Kong, Mohammed Hamdan, Deontae Estrada, Omar Tarrabain, Liam Raymond, Elliot Haverstock, Jesse (Koen) Mansfield, Everett Neufeld, Brismoh Mansaray, Nolan Ryan, Ameer Seifeddine, Brayden Tso, Brady Kapicki, Jerek Lejen Dela Rosa, Jacob Prins, Ronin (Kammal) Siffledeen, Elliot McQuiston, Luigi Manucci, Tyler St.Pierre

Players: Jackson Smith, Jacob Wass, Liam Bewick, Tianyi Qin, Noah Blais, Sam Penney, Brekyn Rudniski, Spencer DeBaie, Matheo Robert, Henry Vandervelde, Conor Ducharme, Jacob Schauerte, Connor Moroskat, Jackson Hydukewich, Sawyer Kolbuc, Jack Christian, Nathan Schuler, Zach Read

sabres

Staff: George Emery, Rob McQuiston, Wayne Raymond, Jason Haverstock, Stuart St.Pierre, Ted Ryan, Steve Tso, Adale Seifeddine

nwz Mavericks

Staff: Nathan Schauerte, Jean-Marie Robert, Jeff Kolbuc, Eric Christian, Jason Moroskat, Bill Blais

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

u15 tier 2 red nbc: sp607

u15 tier 2 blue nbc: sn605

Players: Beckem Melrose, Owen Good, Paul Correia, Nash Delainey, Evan Egilsson, Ethan Pearn, Hunter Hudson, Arjan Dhuga, Robbie Wellar, Sebastien Duval, Bradley Ballhorn, Caden Cech Fowlie, Tyson Pardo, Alex Lafontaine, Ethan Singbeil, Jack Scott, Connor Lyster, Callen Hoeft

Players: Alec Assenheimer, Randy Frencheater, Nolan Jacobs, Cohen Tuks, Emily Trueman, Javontae Wells, Zachary Houston, Connor Covill, Kaleb Gray, Logan Norman, Bryson Wiche, Raiden Mercer, Cooper McLim, Shelby Coley, Piper Tomm, Jaxon Bauman

sherwood Park Hitmen

Staff: Sean Hudson, Wayne Duval, Stuart Ballhorn, Jason Delainey, Chris Good, Michael Hoeft

Staff: Lealand Jacobs, George Mercer, Ryan Coley, Chad Mclim, Dean Ransom, Brian Mercer, Jackie Suian

u15 tier 3 red bc: sp605

u15 tier 3 blue bc: sg602

sherwood park

spruce grove

Players: William Fulcher, Liam Bicknell, Eli Wilisko, Vaughn Holowach, Ty Gilewich, Moses Koshuta, Demian Usatov, Joseph Anthony, Oliver Seaby, Rylan Berryman, Gavin Firth, Aaron Zheng, Chase Hanneman, Julian Lee, Tanner Ewaskiw, Colby Abraham, Thomas Wimmer, Ridley Guenette

Players: Brady Lauman, Ethan Flaman, Xavier Medeiros, Mack Linton, Chad Cooper, Maddox Auger, Paxton Mugford, Emmerson Tremblay, Bennet Ethier, Tristan Krahn, Kieran Murphy, Theron Visser, Travis MacPherson, Carter Keith-Orey, Gage Irion, Joe Scherle

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS u15 tier 3 green bc: sa614

u15 tier 3 red nbc: st605

Players: Riley Durocher, Malcolm Hopkins, Cael Conlon, Milo Harty, Jawad Ammar, Tyler Otto, Jad Hamdan, Connor Volpatti, Luke Emerson, Jack Mohrbutter, Luciano Abella, Caden Duchscher, Sam Newman, Noah Kluthe, Maksim Haupt, Levi Rivet, Ian Ludlow, Colby Bergstrom

Players: Jack Gamache, Kohl Stoppler, Bobby Stepanick Sabre Johnson, Halley Bosko, Tyler Gallant, Ryan Stoski, Arshaan Brar, Jordyn Lambertus, Izaak Raffa, Wyatt Sazwan, Connor Ellery, James Mundy, Kai Gowin, Francis Ryan, Brayden Doll, Willow Domoslai, Mattias Goodwin, Beckett Schweitzer

Staff: Kevin Haupt, Steve Emerson, Johnny Abella, Tarek Ammar, Jeff Hopkins, Daryl Newman

Staff: Randy Lambertus, Chelsea Schweitzer, Glen Doll, Dan Gamache, Shawn Goodwin, Troy Gowin, Tylor Raffa, Shane Ryan

st. albert spartans

strathcona

u15 tier 3 blue nbc: st604

strathcona warriors

Whether your vehicle was used for shot practice, or somebody hit you from behind...

At CSN Herbers, we’ll straighten it out!

csnherbers.com

Players: Jonah Amyotte, Cole Bechard, Ryder Bezubiak, Heinrich Burghoff, Carter Dawson, Jackson Desrochers, Jacob Hackman, Tyler Haneman, Dominic Jensen, Carson Kroeker, Joshua Landry, Matei Manolescu, Gavin Mcgrath, Gavin Oslund, Dawson Raven, Troy Rietveld, Johnathan Smith, Steen Spilchen Staff: Simon Amyotte, Kyle Hackman, Mark McGrath, Jason Rietveld, Darren Spilchen Hockey Edmonton Magazine I 41

U18

GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

u18 female a: eg702

u18 female b: fs703

egha kodiaks

fort saskatchewan fury

Players: Addyson Woloschuk, Aliyah Ushkowski, Catarina Stolte, Dani McDonald, Jayla Quiroga, Jolie Bolster, Julianna Symbaluk, Keira Boekstyn, Kenzie Lemay, Kiera Moore, Madison Purdy, Morgan Engels, Raina Wrightsell, Rebecca Shkrobot, Sofia Aujla, Sophie Annett, Taya Kowalchuk, Gabrielle Fownes

Players: Peyton Gushue, Jennifer Mcneill, Kyra Skillen, Ava Hammer, Hayley Berehulke, Teagan Pearson, Crimson Donnelly, Chloe Clements, Reese Beer, Bailey Miller, Alexis Lewis, Ashlynn Kofluk, Juliana Leblanc, Elizabeth McPhillamey, Rayna Yaremko, Kenadee Brake, Alexis Macdonald, Jada Pesony, Kalen Anderson

Staff: Rob Engels, Jody Shkrobot, Dave Quiroga, Jason Ushkowski, Kara Lemay, Scott McDonald, Cher Gauthier-Fownes

Staff: Andrew Donnelly, Jeff MacDonald, Mitch Yaremko, Amanda Huddy, Rachel Kofluk, Gord Pearson

u18 tier 1 bc: nw701

u18 tier 1 nbc: fs702

nwz thunder

fort saskatchewan rangers

Players: Ayden Giovanni, Ben Buzenus, Caleb Borosuik, Christian Spencer, Cohen Mckenzie, Eddie Cochrane, Grayson Otto, Holden Schmidt, Issac Michaelchuk, Jameson Gibb, Layton Wallington, Luke Tevelde, Marco Waugh, Nolan Ferguson, Reid Boyko, Ryder Housworth, Talen Hobal, Tyler Halcrow, Bill Bergman

Players: Cameron Klassen, Eli Yeo, Cole Lefebvre, Carter Lefebvre, Logan DeHaan, Brayden Field, Tilden Laverdiere, Carter DeHaan, Taylor Dabbs, Jared Van Hecke, Blake Butler, Kaden Van Domselaar, Harley Mohr, Andrew Van Hecke, Tate Yeo, William St. Thomas, Nathan Pinno

Staff: Dave Dumas, Austin Pilkey, Billy Dragicevic, Jerry Nisar, Mike Ippolito

Staff: Chris Yeo, James Van Domselaar, Mike Field, Greg Van Hecke, Shawn Lefebvre, Tyler Butler, Roxanne Field

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS u18 tier 2 red bc: nw702

nwz cyclones

Players: Austin Zaplotinsky, Brendan L’Hirondelle, Cameron Matheson, Cohen Kushnerik, Colby Hayne, Cole Neilsen, Colin Wood, Connel Coughlan, Denver Jackson, Eric Charest, Evan Beitel, Hunter Damery, Jesse Cox, Matthew Moreau, Oliver Harrington, Patrik Fiszer, Ronan Cardinal, Tyler Lee Staff: Tyler Nielsen, Keith Hayne, Mike Moreau, Monty Wood

u18 tier 2 blue bc: sz704

swz oil kings

Players: Bennett Brown, Pierce Cheyney, Riley Landsperg, Matthew Lee, William Melsness, Ben Roth, Daoud Sampson-Gough, Parker Schimpf, Silas Shillabeer, Aiden Smyth, William Spencer, Rhyse Emmott, Sacha Gauchier, Braden Jones, Grady McMullen, Jonathan O’Connell, Sebastian Rai, Isaac Brimacombe, Alexander Hasinoff Staff: Carmen Brown, Danielle Brown, Wes Cheyney, Ian Roth, Francis Gough

u18 tier 2 nbc: sp706

sherwood park sabres

Players: Dayton Funnell, Taiven Pring, Gavyn Macleod, Brayden Chalifoux, Austin Clifford, Cooper Scott, David Law, Hudson Pichota, Ryden Perron, Micah McLachlan, Peyton Rayfield, Marc Laventure, Cael Lambert, Caleb Davis, Connor Wilkin, Reno Zaharia, Jonathan Law, Archer Hoeft, Jared Nelson Staff: Louis Laventure, Brent Lambert, Jesse Funnell, Jason Perron, Mark Chalifoux, Trevor Pring Hockey Edmonton Magazine I 43

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GOLD MEDAL WINNING TEAMS

u18 tier 3 red bc: sp704

u18 tier 3 red nbc: de703

Players: Loghan Wray, Quinn Schreiber, Garrett Eliott, Luke Beaumont, Braxton Stead, Keaton Onysyk, Nicholas Couves, Ethan Berry, Austin Cartwright, Elias Ferro, Anraj Dhaliwal, Jarret Burns, Zach Gallimore, Colton Lynam, Luke Gravelle, Grady Todd, Ryder Billisten, William Klinck, Linkin Marson

Players: Jack Adams, Jaden Campbell, Kayden Martin, Kaeden Campbell, Hudson Zender, Everett Parnell, Cashis Thomas, Victor Robertson, Daniel Curtis, Luke Van de Kraats, Hunter Gaulton, Shea Gaulton, Cayden MacLean

sherwood park

Staff: Chris Lynam, Kristina Wray, Ryan Todd, Derek Burns, Johnny Wray, Scott Couves

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Staff: Joanna Parnell, Michelle Huculak, Josh Van de Kraats, Roman Campbell, Tyler Campbell, Matthew Robertson, Anestin Gaulton

u18 tier 3 blue nbc: nw710

u18 tier 3 blue bc: sz706

nwz hurricanes

swz oil kings

Players: Ryan Blake, Jacob Colistro, Lincoln Kehoe, Jacob Pinto, Harjhap Dhaliwal, Cade Albert, Benjamin Basualdo, Sacha Dhanda, Rayhan Faiz, Greyson Felzien-Lust, Jevin Kingsbury, Toma Makowsky, Brodie Malone, Izaac Plesman, Isaac Rich, Chandan Sidhu, Jacob Stewart, Jaden Plesman, Ethan Hay

Players: William Arndt, Nichoulas Hunter, Aaron Sana, Mattix Farthing, Noah Rensen, Nikolas Tjoruskins, Evan Garries, Jack Fizli, Hudson Young, Nathaniel Brassard, Cole Wurban, Alexander Young, Brody Palmer, Kaleb Kooy, Dominik Martinec, Ryland Stuart, Larsen Loowell, Zachary Furtas

Staff: Shawn Sidoruk, Jasper Pinto, Jeffery Hay, Trevis Stewart, Mike Malone, Chad Albert, Cherie Malone

Staff: Nathan Garries, Ryan Furtas, Marc Brassard, Scott Palmer, Elias Sana, Mark Lowell, Derek Farthing

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