Calgary hosts newly renamed U18 tournament Circle K Classic
Posted Dec 27, 2022 4:13 pm.
Last Updated Dec 27, 2022 4:25 pm.
The Circle K Classic got underway Tuesday in Calgary, with multiple teams competing for the top prize in the under-18 tournament.
What was once the Mac’s U18AAA tournament, the newly renamed tournament is hosting triple-A hockey teams from across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
“This edition of the tournament brings a renewed level of excitement with the return to the traditional Christmas timing, increased participation from international teams, and the top competition from around Canada. We cannot wait to drop the puck,” said Jesse Hale, the tournament’s general manager in November.
Calm before the storm! Puck drop in less than 2 hours at the Circle K Classic pic.twitter.com/YL5emthVZK
— Circle K Classic (@CircleKClassic) December 27, 2022
The first game was at 10 a.m. between the Burlington Eagles and the Vancouver NW Hawks at the Max Bell Centre, with the Eagles winning 6-0.
The Calgary Royals faced off against the Okanagan Rockets at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex. Calgary lost 7-4 in a game that saw several second- and third-period goals.
Another Calgary-based team, the Flames, defeated the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy 5-2.
Thirty-two teams are playing, with the tournament finishing on Jan. 1.
We are only one sleep away from the Circle K Classic puck drop! Check out tomorrows' schedule and head out to the arenas to take in some amazing hockey.
Opening Ceremonies will be held at 7PM at Max Bell Ken Bracko
Tickets ➡️ https://t.co/umssbEcEiR pic.twitter.com/q5mOkimQiq
— Circle K Classic (@CircleKClassic) December 27, 2022
Last year’s winner was the South Alberta Hockey Academy, with the Vancouver NE Chiefs taking the “C” championship.
Games are being played at Max Bell Centre, Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, and the Jim Starlight Centre.
Tickets can be bought online, and it is being streamed on Hockey TV.
More information can be found on the website.
