National Aboriginal Hockey Champions Named in Membertou – HockeyNow

May 23, 2018

After the Esso Cup was held in Bridgewater, N.S. last month, another big-time national championship came to Nova Scotia, bringing the top Aboriginal hockey players from across the country.

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) welcomed the top Bantam and Midget skaters representing their home provinces and territories and it was one to remember.

On the men’s side, British Columbia knocked off a powerhouse Saskatchewan team, while Manitoba repeated as champs in the women’s division.

Beyond the hockey, the NAHC fosters “cultural unity and pride” and works as a “focal point for grassroots and regional Aboriginal hockey development,” according the the tournament website.

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