Even though the weather did not cooperate, 52 teams have been able to play a match in the last decade.
Sunday noon, it is the 2 small MAHG players (5-6 years) who gave the last shots skates on the ice … that was beginning to find the time long.
Indeed, the warm weather of the last days made of soft ice, so the nets have been developed since the circles goalkeeper had the appearance of a slip blueberry. This was the only disappointment of one week the organizers have not regretted establishment.
“It was A plus across the board, except the weather that n has not worked in our favor. But we were able to play every game, “said the vice president of the Prix du Gros, Benoit Dusablon.
” It’s amazing. Young people have had fun and the parents too. Saturday, there is someone who has volunteered for fireworks after the national anthem and after goals. It was great. It is a success, “he added.
The stands were filled to see at work the” Reds “and” gray “of the Minor Hockey Association of the Cape -Madeleine. It must be said that small hockey players were waiting for this moment for several days according to team coach and former star of the local senior hockey, David Jacob-Tancred.
“They were excited. I came to show my young rink last week. The enthusiasm was so great, he talked about it all week. It was a good reason to tell them they had it to go well at home this week! “
Some players had taken it to seriously, going so far as to paint two black lines under the eyes to look like their idols.
“Before, we played in a cabin while, the sky is seen. We could not in a cabin. We we want to play with the Cataractes and the Canadian and them they play outside, “told the young Nikola Deschamps, sitting in the players’ bench.
In the stands, Patrick Ouellet, two boys attended Classic, applauded those who allowed the holding of such an event.
“This is outstanding! Thank you to the organizers. We would have liked to live that when we were young. The children were looking forward, they asked in how many dodos it was their turn. “
Of the 52 minor hockey teams and hockey school who jumped on the ice, 80% were from the region This did not prevent some clubs from as far as Montreal to participate in the event.
“I estimate that 1,000 young people went for 10 days. Unfortunately, there are still more young people who would have liked to play. We like the experience we should be back next year. “
Because a next edition, it now seems certain that there will be one.
The objectives that the organization had set with this investment estimated at between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000 were achieved, that is to say, promote the sport, give young people and being a good corporate citizen .
“When we made the decision to do this was to promote sport and give back to the youth of the Mauricie. We are happy and proud to have been able to do that. I have many companies in the region who have volunteered (to give a hand) next year. “
In the meantime, it will be the end for the rink, which will belong to 2017.
The organizers were not able to keep it because activity would have required daily maintenance.
In addition, a question Insurance has also influenced this decision, the surface being located on private land, unlike municipal rinks.
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