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March 16, 2022 - KV Kings to Host U15 AAA Atlantic Championship in Quispamsis
news • 2022-03-16Quispamsis, NB – Hockey New Brunswick is proud to announce the KV Kings as hosts of the U15 AAA Atlantic Championship, that will be held May 5th-8th at the qplex in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. The event will host the top U15 AAA teams from across Atlantic Canada as they compete for the chance to hoist the Atlantic Championship trophy.
Joining the host KV King’s at this year’s U15 AAA Atlantic Championship will be the Provincial Champions from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick.
The first game of the tournament will be played on Thursday May 5th at 1:00 pm and the Championship Game will finish up the weekend on Sunday May 8th at 12:00 noon. The Opening Ceremonies will take place at the qplex on Thursday evening prior to the 7:30 pm game, which will feature the host KV Kings against Newfoundland and Labrador.
“We are excited to host the top U15 AAA teams in Atlantic Canada. This is a premier event for this age group, and after the 2020 and 2021 Atlantic Championships were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking forward to an exciting weekend of hockey in Quispamsis,” said Brogan Bailey, Director of High Performance & Events at Hockey New Brunswick.
“Hosting a tournament of this magnitude requires many dedicated volunteers and the support of the community,” added Tiffany Green, 2022 host committee chair. “We are grateful to the many local businesses that are generously supporting the event and making it possible to bring this prestigious tournament to our local area. We hope to see many local fans in the stands cheering the players on.”
With the tournament estimated to bring more than 350 room nights and $85,000 in economic impact to the Saint John region, Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency is looking forward to welcoming players, coaches, families, scouts, and spectators from across Atlantic Canada.
“Our region has been anxiously awaiting the return of sporting events, and 2022 is our year to showcase all we have to offer,” said Paulette Hicks, CEO of Envision Saint John. “We recognize the economic impact that events like this will provide to our region. Sports Tourism is without doubt a key driver of our economy, for the Saint John region, and for New Brunswick.”
For a full schedule and further details on the tournament, visit the official website at
https://u15-male.atlanticaaahockey.ca/
For more information:
Brogan Bailey
Director, High Performance & Events
Hockey New Brunswick
(506)453-0864
bbailey@hnb.ca
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