Hockey Nova Scotia Bantam AA Provincials are being held at the Mariners Centre April 7-10. And the action got underway at noon on Thursday.
Only one team will emerge the provincial champion. This will be determined by the conclusion of the championship game Sunday at 2 p.m.
The provincials are being hosted by the Yarmouth Bantam AA Mariners, who are sponsored by Jacq’s Drycleaning and Jake’s Diner during the season. The team is made up of players from Yarmouth and Shelburne counties and Clare.
The other teams competing are Cape Breton County, South Shore, Glace Bay, Western Valley, Sackville and Bedford. Bantam AA players range in age from 13-15. Around 130 players are involved.
Yarmouth Mariners head coach Paul MacDonald says spectators won’t be disappointed by this level of hockey. He’s also hoping many fans turn out to support the host team.
“We have had a very successful season and should put on a good show for the local hockey fans,” MacDonald says. “I encourage people to attend as their support will definitely pump up the home team.”
The Yarmouth Mariners finished their regular season in second place among nine teams. While the team has been preparing for provincials on the ice, off the ice the host organizing committee, which is made up of team parents and community volunteers, has been working hard to make these provincials a true hockey event for the participants and spectators.
“The event will be something awesome for people to come out to as the parents, players and volunteers have put in a lot of hard work to make it successful,” MacDonald says. “I would like to thank all those who have graciously donated to make it possible to host this event.”
Businesses and individuals in Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties have been extremely generous in donating to this event.
In addition to their attendance, the public can also support the event by purchasing tickets at a Bantam AA Bucket Bonanza fundraiser that will take place at the Mariners Centre throughout the day on Friday.
This bantam AA championship is one of only three provincial Hockey Nova Scotia championship tournaments happening in the province. The other two are at the midget AA and peewee AAA levels.
Provincial champions of lower levels of minor hockey are determined at a Day of Champions.
Yarmouth’s first game is 4 p.m. on Thursday. Also during opening ceremonies on Thursday two special awards will be presented to chosen players from each team: the Jody Shelley Leadership Award and the Ryan Graves Hardest Worker Award.
These provincials are also being livestreamed by the MC Media video crew. The livestream link is livestream.com/mcentremedia/BantamAA. The semi-final and championship games will be rebroadcast provincially on Eastlink.
Admission prices
For adults:
• Tournament pass $20
• Day pass $10
• Single games $5
For children and students (to Grade 12):
• Free admittance
Provincials schedule and results:
Thursday, April 7:
• 12 p.m. - Bedford 0 vs Cape Breton County 1
• 2 p.m. - Sackville 7 vs South Shore 4
• 4 p.m. - Western Valley 2 vs Yarmouth 2
• 6 p.m. - Glace Bay 2 vs Bedford 5
Friday, April 8:
• 8 a.m. - South Shore vs Western Valley
• 10 a.m. - Yarmouth vs Bedford
• 12 p.m. - Sackville vs Glace Bay
• 2 p.m. - Cape Breton County vs Western Valley
• 4 p.m. - Bedford vs South Shore
• 6 p.m. - Yarmouth vs Sackville
• 8 p.m. - Glace Bay vs Cape Breton County
Saturday, April 9:
• 10 a.m. - Cape Breton County vs Sackville
• 12 p.m. - South Shore vs Yarmouth
• 2 p.m. - Skills Competition
• 4pm - Western Valley vs Glace Bay
Sunday, April 10:
• 8:30 a.m. 4th vs 1st
• 10:30 a.m. 3rd vs 2nd
• 2 p.m. Championship Game
Bantam AA Mariners roster
Leon Bouchard (Digby County)
Zach D’Arcy (Yarmouth County)
Ethan Doucette (Yarmouth County)
Ian Fitzgerald (Shelburne County)
Taylor Goodick (Shelburne County)
Justin Goodwin (Yarmouth County)
Jude Greenwood (Shelburne County)
Nolan MacDonald (Yarmouth County)
Max Nickerson (Yarmouth County)
Ryan O’Donnell (Shelburne County)
Ethan Olsen (Yarmouth County)
Cody Rennehan (Yarmouth County)
Teagan Scott (Shelburne County)
Justin Surette (Yarmouth County)
Spencer Surette (Yarmouth County)
Ryan Warner (Yarmouth County)
Coaches: Paul MacDonald, John Greenwood and Nick Bourque.
Manager: Lisa Bouchard
Hockey Nova Scotia Bantam AA Provincials are being held at the Mariners Centre April 7-10. And the action got underway at noon on Thursday.
Only one team will emerge the provincial champion. This will be determined by the conclusion of the championship game Sunday at 2 p.m.
The provincials are being hosted by the Yarmouth Bantam AA Mariners, who are sponsored by Jacq’s Drycleaning and Jake’s Diner during the season. The team is made up of players from Yarmouth and Shelburne counties and Clare.
The other teams competing are Cape Breton County, South Shore, Glace Bay, Western Valley, Sackville and Bedford. Bantam AA players range in age from 13-15. Around 130 players are involved.
Yarmouth Mariners head coach Paul MacDonald says spectators won’t be disappointed by this level of hockey. He’s also hoping many fans turn out to support the host team.
“We have had a very successful season and should put on a good show for the local hockey fans,” MacDonald says. “I encourage people to attend as their support will definitely pump up the home team.”
The Yarmouth Mariners finished their regular season in second place among nine teams. While the team has been preparing for provincials on the ice, off the ice the host organizing committee, which is made up of team parents and community volunteers, has been working hard to make these provincials a true hockey event for the participants and spectators.
“The event will be something awesome for people to come out to as the parents, players and volunteers have put in a lot of hard work to make it successful,” MacDonald says. “I would like to thank all those who have graciously donated to make it possible to host this event.”
Businesses and individuals in Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties have been extremely generous in donating to this event.
In addition to their attendance, the public can also support the event by purchasing tickets at a Bantam AA Bucket Bonanza fundraiser that will take place at the Mariners Centre throughout the day on Friday.
This bantam AA championship is one of only three provincial Hockey Nova Scotia championship tournaments happening in the province. The other two are at the midget AA and peewee AAA levels.
Provincial champions of lower levels of minor hockey are determined at a Day of Champions.
Yarmouth’s first game is 4 p.m. on Thursday. Also during opening ceremonies on Thursday two special awards will be presented to chosen players from each team: the Jody Shelley Leadership Award and the Ryan Graves Hardest Worker Award.
These provincials are also being livestreamed by the MC Media video crew. The livestream link is livestream.com/mcentremedia/BantamAA. The semi-final and championship games will be rebroadcast provincially on Eastlink.
Admission prices
For adults:
• Tournament pass $20
• Day pass $10
• Single games $5
For children and students (to Grade 12):
• Free admittance
Provincials schedule and results:
Thursday, April 7:
• 12 p.m. - Bedford 0 vs Cape Breton County 1
• 2 p.m. - Sackville 7 vs South Shore 4
• 4 p.m. - Western Valley 2 vs Yarmouth 2
• 6 p.m. - Glace Bay 2 vs Bedford 5
Friday, April 8:
• 8 a.m. - South Shore vs Western Valley
• 10 a.m. - Yarmouth vs Bedford
• 12 p.m. - Sackville vs Glace Bay
• 2 p.m. - Cape Breton County vs Western Valley
• 4 p.m. - Bedford vs South Shore
• 6 p.m. - Yarmouth vs Sackville
• 8 p.m. - Glace Bay vs Cape Breton County
Saturday, April 9:
• 10 a.m. - Cape Breton County vs Sackville
• 12 p.m. - South Shore vs Yarmouth
• 2 p.m. - Skills Competition
• 4pm - Western Valley vs Glace Bay
Sunday, April 10:
• 8:30 a.m. 4th vs 1st
• 10:30 a.m. 3rd vs 2nd
• 2 p.m. Championship Game
Bantam AA Mariners roster
Leon Bouchard (Digby County)
Zach D’Arcy (Yarmouth County)
Ethan Doucette (Yarmouth County)
Ian Fitzgerald (Shelburne County)
Taylor Goodick (Shelburne County)
Justin Goodwin (Yarmouth County)
Jude Greenwood (Shelburne County)
Nolan MacDonald (Yarmouth County)
Max Nickerson (Yarmouth County)
Ryan O’Donnell (Shelburne County)
Ethan Olsen (Yarmouth County)
Cody Rennehan (Yarmouth County)
Teagan Scott (Shelburne County)
Justin Surette (Yarmouth County)
Spencer Surette (Yarmouth County)
Ryan Warner (Yarmouth County)
Coaches: Paul MacDonald, John Greenwood and Nick Bourque.
Manager: Lisa Bouchard
