The minor hockey department in Makkovik, held their 2nd Annual Cape Makkovik Cup Ice Hockey Tournament.
Chantelle Evans is the Arts Program Coordinator with Nunatsiavut Government.
This year the tournament started Friday, March 29th at 5pm and ended Sunday March 31st with the Men’s final starting at 4:45pm, followed by the Awards presentations.
The tournament took place at the Makkovik arena.
There were four men’s teams and three women’s teams, two Tykes/Novice teams, and two Minor Hockey teams that included Atom/Peewee/Bantam/Midget and an Alumni exhibition game.
Most of the teams were from Makkovik, with some teams having players from out of town.
First place for the women’s team was team Air Borealis Kuvianattut and first place for the men’s team were team Sheshatshiu Wolves. First place winners won a long sleeve shirt and the Cape Makkovik Cup Trophy.
Second place for the women’s team was team Hustlers and second place for the men’s team was team Ikey’s Point Surfers. Second place winners won a long sleeve shirt.
Third place for the women’s team was team Ukiuk and third place for the men’s team was team Big Bight Braves. Third place winners won a long sleeve shirt.
Evans added that the Makkovik Minor Hockey Committee along with very dedicated volunteers were able to run the ice schedule, canteen schedule, and ticket sales.
The next Cape Makkovik Cup is scheduled for March 20-22, 2020, of next year.
Evans also added they had a ticket table that had prizes of a Hockey Bag, Howies package, Easter basket, a plush blanket, and they did a money stick. They also sold tickets on a 55” 4K Smart TV. Tickets were drawn for the all prizes during the Awards Presentations.
Other awards were presented as well.
MVP Female- Madison Dicker
Top Defence Female- Madison Dicker
Most Sportsmenlike Female- Kim Andersen
Most Sportsmenlike Team- Air Borealis Kuvianattut
MVP Male- Uniam Rich
Top Defence Male- Jonathan Powell
Most Sportsmenlike Male- Lucas Lampe
Most Sportsmenlike Team- Jurassic Puck
Volunteer appreciation award – Roberta Baikie-Andersen and Marek Andersen
Most Sportsmenlike Alumni – Tony Andersen
MVP Minor Female – Emma Ford
MVP Minor Male – Jonathan Andersen
Top Defence Minor Female – Keira Evans-Rice
Top Defence Minor Male – Shannon Holwell
Most Sportsmenlike Minor Female – Logan Dicker
Most Sportsmenlike Minor Male – Troy Evans-Rice
Top Goalie – Marin Lane