Both teams did a team building scavenger hunt during their off-ice time. They had multiple tasks to complete. Teams finished at the Okanagan Outpost where they had to tell a joke to receive a double scoop of ice cream!
U15 Lumby Stars Host an Action-Packed Hockey Weekend!
The Pat Duke arena was buzzing this weekend as teams gathered for the annual Monashee Classic Hockey Tournament.
From the first puck drop on Friday morning to the final buzzer on Sunday, the weekend delivered high energy hockey, edge of your seat periods and outstanding community support.
The Female Stars hosted teams from Williams Lake, Surrey and Tri Cities. While the Integrated team hosted teams a little closer to home but nonetheless competitive, they had the Vernon Warriors, Vernon Cougars and Vernon Sharks.
The integrated team kicked off the weekend Friday morning, versing Vernon Cougars, fighting hard but losing 5-3. The Female Stars played right after against the Surrey Falcons and skated away with a 3-2 win. The integrated team had one more game on Friday against the Vernon Warriors and lost 1-0.
Bright and early Saturday morning the Female stars hit the ice at 7AM playing against Williams Lake Timberwolves in a nail-biter game, ending in a 4-3 loss. The Female Stars then played Tri-Cities Predators with a result of a 4-4 tie. With the Tri Cities Predators having 2 more goals for in the tournament than Lumby Stars taking the spot to play 1st vs 2nd. The last game of the day was the Integrated team playing the Vernon Sharks and securing a 3-1 win.
Both Stars teams played Sunday in the 3rd vs 4th spot. Female Stars played first against Surrey with both teams playing with determination to secure 3rd place. The game ended with a 1-1 tie, Female Stars getting 3rd place with more overall goals in the tournament.
The Integrated team hit the ice right after to play the Vernon Cougars. The game started as a ping pong table with each team scoring back and forth the first period, ending the first period 3-2 for Vernon. The Stars fought hard, but the game ended in a 7-4 loss. The Integrated team taking 4th place in the tournament.
The 1st and 2nd place games took place right after the Lumby teams. On the Female side, Williams Lake beat Tri Cities 3-2 to take the Gold. On the Integrated side, the Vernon Sharks beat the Vernon Warriors 4-3 in OT taking Gold.
Every single player, every single game, gave it their all, but more importantly they showed incredible sportsmanship.
Beyond the action on the ice, the tournament was a success for the community. Parent volunteers kept the concession, 50/50 and raffle tables running. A special thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, referees and rink staff who worked behind the scenes to make the event possible.
