The Source for Sports AAA Hockey Challange has set its dates and the popular summer event is sure to draw teams and spectators from all over Manitoba, Saskatewan and North Dakota.  The tournament held annually in the Wheat City has played to host to many future NHL stars including Matt Calvert, Mike Ferland, Cody Eakin, Logan Couture and Ryan White. Week 1 - April 22, 23, and 24 / 2016 ( Friday to Sunday ) Boys Ages - 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 Week 2 - May 6, 7, 8 / 2016 ( Friday to Sunday ) Female Ages - U10, U12, U14, U16 Week 3 - May 13,14,15 / 2016 ( Friday to Sunday ) Boys Ages - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 / 2016 *** Body Contact allowed 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 Week 4 - TBA ( Midget AAA & Junior Age Weekend ) The 2016 Prices remain the same as the past 4 years. Canadian Prices:$1,795.00 USA Prices (in US Dollars - based on Dec. 1st exchange rate):$1,495.00 They also accept Visa & MasterCard & Paypal online and Cheques for offline payment.  

An Aboriginal hockey tournament featuring a few ex-WHL players was held in Brandon recently. The Norway House Bruins captured their 3rd straight championship defeating the Ochapowace Thunder in the tournament final. The Sioux Valley Dakota Nations full contact hockey tournament featured several Aboriginal teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta vying for the $15,000 top prize. Corey Courchene (Brandon Wheat Kings/Spokane Chiefs), Lyle McKay (Brandon Wheat Kings), Sterling Bear (Lethbridge Hurricanes) and TJ Constant (Prince Albert Raiders) are a couple of the players who participated with WHL experience. Wilson Dumais (Victoria) and Robin Big Snake (Vancouver/Portland) also played in the tournament after spending time in the WHL. The tournament also drew some players who've played in the MJHL and SJHL including Don Melnyk (OCN), Brent Wilson (Swan Valley Stampeders), Eli Halcrow (Neepawa Natives) and Kevin Braun (Portage Terriers). Alfie Michaud, a onetime member of the Vancouver Canucks, was named the tournament's top goalie while Brent Wilson was named the top defensemen. Norway House goaltender Sonny Albert took home the honors for as the tournament MVP white teammate Skyler Tait-Reaume was recognized as the top forward.