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Sault Ste. Marie was abuzz with excitement as over 110 hockey teams from across Northern Ontario descended upon the city for the 2025 Soo Pee Wee Hockey League Extravaganza Tournament. Held from January 30th to February 2nd, this highly anticipated event showcased young hockey talent across eleven divisions, ranging from U9 Tier to U18 House League.
The tournament saw teams from various regions, including Valley East, Sudbury, Blind River, Manitoulin, West Nipissing, Schreiber, Hearst, and the host city, Sault Ste. Marie, all competing fiercely for the championship titles. The games were held across multiple arenas throughout the city, bringing together players, coaches, families, and hockey enthusiasts for a thrilling weekend of competition and camaraderie.
As the tournament reached its climax on Sunday, February 2nd, eleven championship games took place, each featuring intense action and outstanding displays of skill and sportsmanship. These matchups not only highlighted the high caliber of hockey talent in Northern Ontario but also reinforced the values of teamwork and dedication that are integral to the sport.
The Soo Pee Wee Hockey League Extravaganza continues to be a premier event in the region, providing young athletes with an opportunity to test their skills against top competition while fostering a love for the game. With the success of this year’s tournament, the excitement is already building for next year’s edition, as teams look forward to once again taking the ice in Sault Ste. Marie.
2025 Soo Pee Wee Hockey League Extravaganza Tournament coordinator Cole Clouthier that “the tournament went great. It’s the most amount of teams we’ve had participate and we aim to grow even larger next year and beyond. I hope that the product we put out for the teams draws more attention and the teams enjoyed the competition, hospitality, and games while they were here. This tournament is a huge fundraiser for the league. It helps keep costs as low as possible for our families, while still being able to provide the best experience for the kids and families.”
It’s amazing to see that all these teams enjoy themselves in Sault Ste Marie at the 2025 Soo Pee Wee Hockey League Extravaganza Tournament,” added Clouthier.
2025 Soo Pee Wee Hockey League Extravaganza Tournament Championships
U9 Tier 1 (1:00 p.m)
Floreani O’Toole (1) vs (4) LBMX Express
U9 Tier 2 (2:00 p.m)
Blind River Thunder (4) vs (3) Wawa Travellers
U10HL (7:00 p.m)
SSM Redhawks (1) vs (3) Soo Blizzards
U10A (2:00 p.m)
Jr Knights White (4) vs (3) Jr Knights Maroon
U11A (3:00 p.m)
Sudbury Nickel City Cubs (4) vs (5) LBMX Panthers
U11HL (5:00 p.m)
Desbarats North Channel Lightning (2) vs (3) SSM Blue Yetis
U13A (4:00 p.m)
Hearst HLK (1) vs (2) SSM Winmar
U13HL (3:00 p.m)
Kinze Adventure Dogs (0) vs (3) First Star Cougars
U15A (5:00 p.m)
West Nipissing Sting (0) vs (4) Manitoulin Panthers
U15HL (4:00 p.m)
Schreiber Superior Stars (2) vs Valley East Tremblay Bookkeeping
U18HL (6:00 p.m)
SSM SMS Hurricanes (3) vs (1) SSM Wolves
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