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Tofield Plays Host to Provincial U15 Tier 3 Championships

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Tofield played host to the Provincial U15 Tier 3 Championships from March 23 to March 26. The four day event brought in 141 players and 45 coaching staff from across the province to the community.

Committee Head Chair Nikki Jardine said, “Over 700 people attended this event throughout the weekend to support our athletes.” More than 90 volunteers were involved in planning, organizing and helping out during the event.

“The tournament was a huge success and I would like to thank every volunteer who helped ensure the participants had a weekend to remember. Tofield is a small town with a huge heart. Many teams compli-

mented the town on its hospitality and focus on making everyone feel welcome. Provincials is a special event that few get to experience and having it held in Tofield was an honour,” said Jardine.

Members of the Tofield Titans.

(Mike Saramaga/Photo)

Tofield Titans Head Coach Mike Tooke said it’s a rare opportunity to be able to host the event and was grateful to the Town of Tofield and the Tofield Ag Society for supporting the bid to host Provincials and offering to extend the hockey season in order to accommodate the event.

Titans’ player Colton Munson said it was exciting to be able to compete in Provincials, something he had not previously done.

Teams began playing games on March 23 with the official opening ceremonies on March 24, prior to the home team facing off against the Elk Point Avalanche.

Members of the Smoky Lake Stars.

(Mike Saramaga/Photo)

Dan Gargus, Head Coach of the Smoky Lake Stars, said, “It was a great experience for our players. We didn’t do as well as we wanted, but I am still very proud of the team to make it to Provincials and represent Smoky Lake Minor Hockey Association as well as they did. Very proud coach and dad all weekend regardless of the outcome.”

In the finals the Elk Point Avalanche edged out the High Level North Stars 5-4 to clinch the title on March 26.

Tofield Titans in action against the Elk Point Avalanche on March 24.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Andrew Skating Club Glides Back to the ‘80’s

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The Andrew Skating Club travelled back to the 80’s for its annual Carnival on March 19. Favourites like ‘What A Feeling’ and ‘Danger Zone’ were some of the musical selections featured during the season finale.

Andrew Skating Club President Ambyr Berlinguette said they had a total of 10 skaters between five and 12 years of age perform with the club for the past six months.

Coach Colton Foreman with members of the Andrew Skating Club.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Berlinguette said, “We were lucky to have our coach from last year Juline Sieben come back for the beginning of the season to coach our Star Skaters till Christmas time. We were extremely fortunate to have Colton Foreman step in as a coach and will be happy to welcome him back next year. The kids really enjoyed having Colton as their Coach. He was able to build great relationships with all the kids.

We had amazing help from Hailey Yaremie and Charlee Rusnick with our Can Skaters.

Can Skaters Evie Marianicz, Brooklyn Nash, Kaylynn Howell, Karter Howell and Janie Juhasz perform to the song ‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ by Deniece Williams.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Following the performances Coach Colton Foreman presented medals to:

Pre-Can Skater of the Year – Vivien Van Hauwaert

Spirit Award - Sylvie Juhasz

Can Skater of the Year - Karter Howell

Spirit Award - Kaylynn Howell

Most Improved Star Skater - Harper

Berlinguette Spirit Award - Izabelle McGill

Berlinguette noted, “We have a few changes in discussion regarding next season in hopes to be able to attract and welcome more skaters to our club.”

Guest Skater Hailey Yaremie.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)