Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug teams reigned supreme in KI’s third annual Ball Hockey Tournament.
The KI Spitfires defeated the KI Icehawks 4-1 to win the men’s championship and the KI Northern Flames beat the Michikan Rage 1-0 to win the women’s championship. The JR Styrkers defeated the KI Potheads to win the 15-under championship.
Also, the Moose River Boys defeated the Neskantaga Wolves in the men’s consolation game.
The KI Spitfires went undefeated throughout the Aug. 4-8 tournament with a record of seven wins and one tie during the round robin while the Moose River Boys won six, tied one and lost one during the round robin.
Player awards
Best Goalie - Craig McKay, KI Spitfires
Best Left Defence - Danny Quisses, Neskantaga Wolves
Best Right Defence - Leo McKay, KI Spitfires
Best Rightwing - Jordan McKay, KI Icehawks
Best Leftwing - Chad Linklater, Sandy Lake Jr. Riverhawks
Best Centre - Reggie Mekanak, Moose River Boys
Sportsmanship - Richard Moskotaywenene, Moose River Boys
Most Assists - Darnell Ferland, KI Spitfires (12 assists)
Most Goals - Reggie Mekanak, Moose River Boys (18 goals)
Tournament Best Goalie – Craig McKay, KI Spitfires
Tournament MVP – Shane Kakegamic , KI Spitfires
Lyle Ostaman Memorial Award - Darryl Sainnawap, KI Spitfires
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