Calgary Trails West Wolves Male And Big Country Zone 2 Female Capture Gold At Alberta Winter Games

Hockey Alberta is pleased to congratulate Calgary Trails West Peewee Wolves (Zone 3) male hockey team and Big Country (Zone 2) female zone team for capturing Gold Medals at the 2012 Alberta Winter Games, which were held February 9-12 in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Female Competition:

Gold - Zone 2 (Big Country)
Silver – Zone 6 (Edmonton)
Bronze – Zone 3 (Calgary)
4th – Zone 5 (Black Gold/Yellowhead)
5th - Zone 8 (Peace Country)
6th – Zone 7 (Northeastern Alberta)
7th – Zone 4 (Parkland)
8th – Zone 1 (Sunny South)

Gold Medal Game:
Zone 2 (3) – Zone 6 (1)

Bronze Medal Game:
Zone 3 (5) – Zone 5 (1)

Male Competition:

Gold - Calgary Trails West Wolves (Zone 3)
Silver - Lacombe Rockets (Zone 4)
Bronze - Kneehill Cheifs (Zone 2)
4th Place – Drayton Valley Rangers (Zone 5)

Teams that didn’t qualify for playoffs (no specific ranking):

Edmonton SWAT Apex (Zone 6)
Sexsmith Vipers (Wildcard)
High Prairie Lumber Blades (Zone 8)
St. Paul Canadians (Zone 7)

Gold Medal Game:
Calgary Trails West (5) – Lacombe Rockets (1)

Bronze Medal Game:
Drayton Valley Rangers (3) – Kneehill Cheifs (4)

The Alberta Winter Games runs every second year. The male category is made up of club teams and is open to all provincial eligible Peewee A, B, C, and D teams throughout Alberta. The female category is part of Hockey Alberta’s Team Alberta program where the eight zone teams are comprised of the top U16 female talent in Alberta through a tryout process. U16 female athletes compete at the Alberta Winter Games in the off years of the Team Alberta Challenge.

The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation facilitates the Alberta Winter Games on behalf of the Alberta government and works closely with the host community to prepare for the event. The Alberta Winter Games were established in 1974 as multi-sport event to provide develop opportunities for amateur athletes and help them advance their skills in a competitive yet friendly environment. The Alberta Winter Games hosts over 2800 athletes, coaches and referees all participating in 24 different sports such as: badminton, wrestling, squash and more.

Hockey Alberta remembers the life of Mr. Vern Davis.

Vern Davis was co-founder of Edmonton Minor Hockey Week and has volunteered in many aspects of hockey in Edmonton and the province for over 50 years.

In his goal to help children learn the game of hockey, Vern was the founding father of the “Little Richard” League in NW Edmonton which eventually became Initiation hockey.  As a proud member of the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association Alumni, he assisted with raising funds for children and was instrumental in ensuring kids who were unable to play hockey for financial reasons had an opportunity.

Vern was named Hockey Volunteer of the Year by the Edmonton Oilers, he was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame by the City of Edmonton, and Vern was recognized by Hockey Alberta as one of the 100 Centennial Award Recipients.  These are just a few of his accomplishments over the years.  Of all the numerous awards and recognitions bestowed upon him, he will be remembered most as a kind and gentle man who has left an indelible mark on our hearts and the hockey world in Edmonton.

Until we meet again our dear friend...