Photo of 7 Chiefs Girls Hockey team from 2023 Native Hockey Alberta Championships
For small towns and tightknit communities, a hockey team brings the community together and offers a chance for youths, to learn various life skills.
Following the excitement of the Native Hockey Alberta Provincials in Edmonton which take place April 4 to 7.
After Provincials First Nation communities will be sending their home teams down to Calgary from April 11 to 14 for the Alberta Treaty Hockey Championships.
For the past 20 years, the Championships held in the Calgary have offered a space for community teams of multiple skill levels an opportunity to taste sweet victory.
President of the Championship Marty Wild Man of Chiniki First Nation spoke with CJWE about the upcoming Championships.
With many families coming to the City of Calgary as the tournament has over a hundred teams registered the Championship is estimated to bring $4.5 million dollars of revenue to various businesses in the Calgary area.
The opening ceremony for the Alberta Treaty Hockey Championships will be at the Seven Chiefs Sportplex & Jim Starlight Centre April 11 at 7 p.m.
For more information about both Native Hockey Alberta Provincials and Alberta Treaty Hockey Championships by visiting the CJWE events calendar.
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