March 9, 2023

Immediate Release

Minor Hockey AAA Provincials this Weekend

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL- The 2023 Marco U13 and U15 AAA Provincial Championships are taking place this coming weekend in the Avalon area and Bishop’s Falls.

In Avalon area, in a number of venues,  the championship features the top 11 and 12 year-old players in the province representing six teams.  The winner of the tournament will earn the right to represent the province and attend the Atlantic Regional Championship being held this year in Paradise, NL from March 30-April 2, 2023.

The teams will compete in a single round robin followed by a championship game on Sunday. The six teams are the Western Kings, Central Ice Pak, Tri-Pen Ice, St. John’s Hitmen, Eastern Knights and the Tri Com Thunder.

In Bishop’s Falls at the Pat O’Reilly Memorial Stadium, the top 13 and 14 year old players, representing four teams will compete for the provincial crown.  Host -Central Ice Pak, Tri Pen Ice, St. John’s Hitmen and Tri Com Thunder, will compete to earn the right to represent the province in the Atlantics. The Under 15 Atlantic Championship is being held in O’Leary, PEI from March 30-April 3, 2023.

Gonzo Bennett, is the Chair for minor hockey in the province and expects some great hockey.  “Both divisions have been very competitive this season and we expect very tight competition in both events”, remarked Bennett.

For a complete Schedule, Statistics, Results, please visit Hockey NL’s provincial tournament website by  Newfoundland & Labrador Major U13/U15 Hockey League (nlaaahl.com)

You can also follow live updates on the AAA twitter account @hkynlaaa

 

For more information, please contact:

Craig Tulk

Pronouns (He/Him)

Executive Director

Hockey NL

[email protected]

1 709 489 2051 office

1 709 486 0442 cell

www.hockeynl.ca