The U14 Comox Valley Ice Crushers put on an impressive display at the Ice Breaker tournament in Burnaby, winning all four of their round-robin games with strong goal-tending, including two shutouts from Gavin Perry, and standout performances across the roster.
The team showed incredible resilience and determination, dominating the competition and building momentum with every game.
In a thrilling gold medal match, the Ice Crushers battled through multiple lead changes in a nail-biting 9-8 finish, earning the Silver medal. A first ever for this age division at the Ice Breaker tournament! The result reflects the team's growth, teamwork, and hard work over many seasons. The coaches were proud to witness the players' confidence soar as they came together to win tough battles. With their sights set on January鈥檚 tournament in Richmond, the Ice Crushers are eager to continue their development and test their skills against top teams from across the province.
The Cougars, the Valley鈥檚 open team (age 18 and over), lost two games and tied two in an impressive performance for their first year playing in this more competitive division. Last but not least, athletes from the u10 and u16 level joined other teams to compete and had a fabulous time meeting other athletes in the sport and playing mainland teams.
The Comox Valley Ringette Association offers ongoing registration. Ringette is the perfect way to learn to skate: kids are in full gear, playing games, socializing with friends and having fun. The association has a wonderful parent community and there are no early morning ice times!
Whether you鈥檙e a parent looking for a safer choice for your child without early morning ice times or an athlete seeking a game that emphasizes agility and teamwork, ringette stands out as a safe, inclusive ice sport. For more details ringette in the valley please visit comoxvalleyringette.com
