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Goderich Young Canada Week starting Friday set to continue Pee Week Tournament Legacy started back in 1950

Goderich Young Canada Week starting Friday set to continue Pee Week Tournament Legacy started back in 1950

A hockey tradition started all the way back in 1950 is still going strong some 72 years later with Young Canada Week in Goderich.

The Pee Wee Hockey Tournament had a simple reason for starting says Co-Chair of the Event Mike Alcock.

“At the time there was no pee wee tournaments in the world. Young Canada Week started as a pee wee hockey tournament  and was the first in the world and basically was a big part of lowering the age of competitive hockey in Canada, North America and the entire world.”

The event has evolved over time to now also include not just U-13, but also U-15 and U-18 at both the Local League and Rep levels.

Opening Ceremonies are set for Friday night at 7pm and includes recognition of the 4 NHL players from the area Larry Jeffrey, Gary Doak, Jack Price and Al Dewsbury.

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