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Review Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Volume 49, Issue 03
Loads of fun at Viking U7 tourney Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking U7 Gas Kings tournament on Saturday, Jan. 17 was favoured with good weather to help entice so many to come out and enjoy this funfilled day of hockey. Family and friends filled the stands to watch the Viking Minor Hockey U7 Tournament. “It was a fun-filled and exciting day where we hosted 10 teams from around our central Alberta area,” said Viking’s team manager Jodi Larson. Viking was the host for teams from Irma, Wainwright, Edgerton/Chauvin, Provost, Vegreville, Sedgewick/Killam and Mannville. These teams accounted for over 120 players competing in the Viking Carena Complex rink. “And those kids worked hard,” said Larson, who organized the tournament
along with U7 Director Shaylin Erickson. As well as all the hockey, which also took place during Minor Hockey Week, there was a 50/50 draw, a rainbow raffle table, loonie sticks and a puck toss all to add to the fun. Viking’s Heart and Hustle recipients for the day were first-year skaters Jaycee Jober and Logan Field, And Viking’s MVP recipients were Ry Kittle, “for scoring the first goal of his U7 career;” and Merrick Pobuda, “for always being a strong player and goal scorer for the Gas Kings squad.” Organizers also gave points to those in the community who helped make the day so successful. “It all wouldn’t be possible without our parent volunteers who make the day run smoothly,” said Larson. “We are also so grateful to our community sponsors for keeping the hockey dreams alive for these kids.”