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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Vol. 47, No. 33
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The Sutter, Amundson, and Hafso kids took great initiative over the Brettzky Hockey Challenge weekend to sell friendship bracelets they had made themselves and raised $302 for the Brettzky. They are pictured with their dads who played for the Ribstones team (shown in back, from left): Brett Sutter, Tyler Amundson, Robbie Amundson and Eric Hafso; and Brettzky Organizing Committee member Brandi Bird (in front at far left).
Community Spirit on display at Brettzky’s Patricia Harcourt Editor
The 9th Annual Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge took place Aug. 8-11 at the Viking Carena Complex. “It was another successful weekend of hockey and community spirit while raising money for our community,” said Todd Ritchie, one of the organizers. The Brettzky ‘A’ Final winners were the team called Wild Rose AGI. This was the team’s second Brettzky trophy. Wild Rose AGI defeated Men With Wood in that final 7-3. The Gassed Kings won the Brettzky ‘B’ Final, with this being their second Brettzky trophy after defeating the Eagles 11-7. The weekend wrapped up with four semi-final matches on Sunday, followed by the ‘B’ Final and ‘A’ Final which chose the championship teams. Twelve
teams competed in this four day tournament. Other activity that weekend included a meet and greet at the Multiplex Thursday night to kick off the games and other events. On Friday night, an All-Star Female hockey game was the featured entertainment at the Carena. The next day the Viking and District Agricultural Society held a pancake breakfast in the morning at the Carena. The Brettzky week consisted of a successful sold out four-day Brettzky Hockey Camp followed by the four-day Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge men’s recreational hockey tournament. “All the money raised in the Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge goes directly to organizations involved in youth sports and activities and organizations which contribute to the wellness of the Viking community,” said Ritchie.
Saturday night, the Viking Multiplex was the venue for a banquet for players and sponsors, followed by a live/silent auction and music by Brad Saunders and his band. “The Brettzky Organizing committee would like to thank the Viking community for continuing to support the Brettzky by volunteering, sponsoring, attending, and merchandise,” he said, adding: “It takes the whole community to put on an event like the Brettzky and the support we get is outstanding.” Next year marks the 10th annal Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge and planning for this milestone event is already underway. “We plan on making the 10th Brettzky extra special,” said Ritchie. “Mark your calendars for the Brettzky Hockey Camp on August 4-7, 2025 and the Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge on August 7-10, 2025.”