Alberta Cup wraps up

Times Reporter  

 

The 2013 Alberta Cup has come and gone, leaving with it a lasting impression on many of the youth who were lucky enough, and talented enough, to be chosen to take part in the four-day event. 

Kody McDonald from Lethbridge played right wing for team South. He has been working hard over the years to consistently improve on his skills, something he felt showed at the Alberta Cup tryouts. 

“I’m pretty excited I can’t wait to play a few of the guys that we’ve played through the year and just looking forward to the great competition,” said McDonald. 

Parker Aucoin, from Calgary, played left wing on the Calgary North team. He said the fact that he is a goal scorer and is an offensive player is reasons why he thinks he was picked for the team. 

“I’m extremely excited, it’s been a privilege to play against these guys all year and I’m very excited to get to play against them all again,” said Aucoin.

“I’m excited for the experience but I’m excited for the on-ice experience but I am also excited for the off-ice experience and just hanging with the team in the room and everything like that.”

Both boys represented their teams at the April 24 press conference, and both hope to play professionally one day. 

McDonald’s team, the South, team played their final game of the weekend against Northwest. Northwest scored early in the game and maintained the one point lead until the final minute of the third period when South scored. The game went from overtime into a shootout, and South walked away the C champions after scoring in the shootout. 

Calgary North played against defending champion Northeast in the A championship. Calgary North quickly took the lead, but in the end the Northeast remained the reigning champs with a final score of 6-3.  

The Alberta Cup will return to Strathmore next year for the 2014 edition of the games.