Four local minor hockey teams make their mark at provincials

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Four Fort St. John minor hockey teams had a successful run at provincials over the past week, with each team bringing home a medal for their organization.

The under-11 Fort St. John Flyers travelled to Richmond to compete in the U11 Tier 2 Spring Classic Tournament, where they were named division champions and earned gold medals after defeating the Yellowknife Wolfpack 3-2 in overtime. 

The under-13 Fort St. John Flyers hosted the U13 Tier 2 BC Hockey Championships, earning gold after defeating the Hollyburn Country Club Huskies 5-3 in the championship final. The under-13 team earned the title of division champions for the 2023-2024 season. 

The under-15 North East BC Bantam Trackers travelled to North Vancouver to compete in the U15 Tier 1 BC Hockey Championships. There, they made their way to the bronze medal game, where they celebrated an 8-3 victory over the Strathcona Bears. 

Finally, the under-18 North East BC Trackers headed to Nanaimo for the U18 Tier 1 BC Hockey Championships. The Trackers made it to the gold medal game, where they lost 6-2 to the Central Zone Rockets. The boys brought home silver medals for their hard work and effort in the final game. 

More information about the BC Hockey Championships and results can be found here.