Peewee Chinooks atop standings midway through season

2016/17 Peewee Chinooks

Chris Davis -  Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks are at the top of the Central Alberta Hockey League (CAHL) Tier 4 South standings as the league heads into the holiday season break.  The Chinooks have 7 wins and 1 loss so far in the regular season, as does Fort Macleod's Mustangs.  The Chinooks are slightly ahead of the Mustangs on points.  The Mustangs handed the Chinooks their one regular season loss, a close 5-4 contest on December 16.  Fort Macleod's one loss came at the hands of the Okotoks Oil Kings on November 20, the Oil Kings winning that one 8-6.  The Oil Kings are currently third in the standings.

Simons Valley Storm earns gold at Atom Chinooks tournament

First place: Simons Valley Storm

Second place: Calgary Southwest Cougars

Third place: Elk Valley Wild

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Atom Chinooks hosted a six-team tournament last weekend at the MCC Arena.  After three days of non-stop action, the Simons Valley Storm (Calgary) emerged as the tournament champions after a dramatic final game on Sunday against the Calgary Southwest Cougars that had to be decided with a shootout.  Elk Valley Wild placed third after defeating the Chinooks in the bronze game.

Novice Chinooks begin 2016/17 season with four tiering round games

2016/17 Pincher Creek Novice Chinooks

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Novice Chinooks have four tiering games under their belts so far this season.  Like the other Pincher Creek minor hockey teams, the Chinooks have joined the Central Alberta Hockey League (CAHL), which means more and longer road trips, and a much expanded list of potential competing teams.