Copper Kings VS. Coppers for Hockeyville
The stars of Copper Kings vs. Coppers. Photo Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
Law enforcement joins the fight – Manitouwadge for Hockeyville
Photos/article by Karina Hunter
Left to right; Kelly Sagle, Kelly Gorges and Mark Gorges volunteered keeping fans and stars fed and hydrated with hot dogs and kool-aid, a classic combination, all afternoon. The dogs & juice were once again provided thanks to the Gorges grocery store, F.P.Gorges & Sons.
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, January 28th, as part of Manitouwadge’s ongoing efforts to become Kraft Hockeyville 2011, the Copper Kings Atoms faced off against local law enforcement including Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detachment Officers and MNR staff. The game was well attended and fans in Manitouwadge Recreation Centre Arena stands were vocal. Referees Thomas Brandt and Kaitlyn Newton took full advantage of the opportunity to cuff and ‘jail’ the coppers in a penalty box decorated with bars for the occasion.
The game was only the beginning of the fun however, friendly competition continued with shoot outs and ‘bucket relay’ races. The later proved the downfall of the law enforcement team as some members did not fit into the provided bucket quite as well as their atom counterparts.
Organizers, Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association Moms (a.k.a. Manitouwadge for Hockeyville volunteers) were very pleased with community support at the game, thankful to both teams for their community spirit and participation and hopeful that Manitouwadge’s community spirit would bring them to the head of the competition in regards to their Hockeyville 2011 efforts. F.P. Gorges and Sons (a.k.a. Franks’ Grocery Store) once again provided free hot dogs for both fans and players as well as kool-aid to keep everyone well hydrated.
Congratulations to all involved for another successful Manitouwadge for Hockeyville event!
MORE INFO
- Watch an Interview with Hockeyville Volunteer Natalie Labbee
- Read about the Indoor Community Skate for Hockeyville
- Read about the Outdoor Community Skate for Hockeyville
- Visit the CBC.ca Kraft Hockeyville webpage
Click to enlarge images, photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011 (For personal use only).
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- Left to right; Kelly Sagle, Kelly Gorges and Mark Gorges volunteered keeping fans and stars fed and hydrated with hot dogs and kool-aid, a classic combination, all afternoon. The dogs & juice were once again provided thanks to the Gorges grocery store, F.P.Gorges & Sons.
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- The stars of Copper Kings vs. Coppers. Photo Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
