Like its’ counterparts across Canada, the Warriors in Birch Island can’t wait to get on the ice and play hockey for their home town.
Whitefish River First Nation Chief Frank Paibomsai says the new uniforms are in for the players taking part in this year’s tournament, and there is even a giant size banner gracing the side of the water tower.
Nipissing First Nation is hosting the 49th Annual Little Native Hockey League tournament, which has grown so large it is now held in some 23 venues scattered throughout Mississauga.
The League was founded by Earl Abotossaway, former Whitefish River Chief Jim McGregor, the late James D. Debassiage, the late Reverend Leonard Self and the late Norman Debassiage in 1971. The tournament was established based on four pillars: education, citizenship, sportsmanship and respect.
The tourney will be held March 15th to 19th and is the largest First Nation organized youth hockey tournament in Canada.
Up to 228 teams are registered to take part.
Alerts have also been sent out by organizers in regards to the coronavirus informing coaches, teams and parents the precautions to take to have a healthy tournament.
