Bantam Huskies donate to local charitable organizations

2017/18 Bantam Huskies (submitted photo)

Pincher Creek's Bantam Huskies made some money at their recent home-rink tournament.  They chose to donate $100 to several area not-for-profits, including Better Chances, the food bank,  and the CNP Women’s Resource Centre.  As an added bonus, the Huskies won their tournament (story soon).

Peewee Chinooks win home tournament

Home tournament champions the 2017/18 Pincher Creek Peewee Chinooks

C. Davis/T. Lucas - Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks hosted a hockey tournament at the Memorial Community Centre Arena December 1-3.  Participating teams included the  Chinooks, Canmore's Eagles, Crowsnest Pass Thunder, and the Chestermere Lakers.  The Chinooks took first place after Aiden Potts scored the winning goal in the championship game against the Lakers with just 1.1 seconds remaining on the clock in overtime.

Peewee Chinooks win 2017 league banner

2016/17 Peewee Chinooks

Chris Davis - Congratulations to Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks, who defeated the Okotoks Oilers 5-4 in overtime to win the 2017 Central Alberta Hockey League Tier 4 Championship. The game was a fast paced barnburner, played on Saturday evening in front of a large and appreciative hometown crowd. One of the most exciting games of the whole 2016/17 season.  Riley Potts scored four goals for the Chinooks during regulation time, and Cory Dyck scored the winning goal near the halfway mark of the sudden-death overtime period. It was the third game of the series, Okotoks won the first game 5-4 and the Chinooks won the second game 7-1. The Chinooks finished the season with 22 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie.

Novice Chinooks win league banner

2016/17 Pincher Creek Novice Chinooks

#2 Tuff Yellow Horn, #4 Keegan Grant, #7 Carter McGlynn, #9 Hunter McMullen, #10 Maddox Prout, #12 Sasha Shenton, #15 Tristan Grant,#17 Cashe Kropinak, #18 Ava Jessen (missing from photo), #19 Hunter Little Bear, #22 Kaydence North Peigan (goalie), #24 Kayson Crow Shoe, Head coach Dylan Prout, Assistant coach Eric Blanchard, Assistant coach Brad Kropinak, Assistant coach Tyrone Potts, team manager Jessica Jensen.

The Pincher Creek Novice Chinooks won the Central Alberta Hockey League banner on Sunday, March 19. They played game one in Cochrane on Saturday and won in the third over time period 5- 6. In game two the Chinooks came from behind and ended up winning 6 - 4.

Local youth Todd Crowshoe skates with Calgary Flames

Todd Crowshoe with Flames flag before game against the Islanders
(Calgary Flames photo)

K. Jorgenson and C. Davis - Pincher Creek's Todd Crowshoe travelled to the Calgary Saddledome on Sunday, March 5, where he skated with the Flames during their pre-game warmup and stood with them for the singing of O Canada before their game against the New York Islanders. The Flames won that contest 5-2. Todd is a 7 year old Flames fan who is in grade 2 at Canyon School. He's also a forward with the Piikani Warriors hockey team.

Midget Huskies end regular season with a tie and a win, honour retiring players

Retiring Midget Huskies: Nic Jordan, Jesson Luco, Tyson Goodreau, Brandt Sabo, Chase Snider

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies finished a remarkable regular season with two home games at the MCC arena last weekend.  They tied Bassano 4-4 on Friday evening,  They defeated long-time rivals Bow Island/Foremost 4-2 on Saturday, a after an intense game that included a raucous third period.  After the game the Huskies held a ceremony to honour their five retiring players.  Nicholas Jordan, Chase Snider, Jesson Luco, Brandt Sabo, and Tyson Goodreau are set to graduate this year and move on into adult life.  Each received a jersey and an ovation, thanking them for their years of contributions to Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass minor hockey.  Long-time Coach Kent Goodreau was also thanked.  His boys have now grown up and it seems likely he will retire from the Pincher Creek bench.

Pincher Creek Winter Walk and Jersey Day 2017

Pincher Creek Town Council

Chinook Lanes YBC 5-12

Hockey shorts to Feb. 1, 2017

^ Town Councillor Wayne Elliott in Ken Dryden's shadow at the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Today, February 1, is Jersey Day and Winter Walk Day in Pincher Creek

Cowboys win Napi Rec Tournament

2017 Cowboys (players only): Back row - Logan Little Mustache, Mike Price, Steve Yellow Horn, Rejean North Peigan, Shane Yellow Horn, Waylon Waterchief, Tyrus North Peigan, Jay Potts. Front row - Dallas Youngpine, Zac Big Swan, Beamer Tail Feathers, Brad Healy, Jon North Peigan 

Novice Chinooks still undefeated after barnburner tie with Strathmore

2016/17 Novice Chinooks

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Novice Chinooks have been having a remarkable season, and are currently in second place in their CAHL tier with a 10 win/3 tie record in the regular season.  The Chinooks were on home ice at the MCC Arena on Saturday January 28 when they hosted Strathmore's Storm, who are currently in third place in the same tier. The Chinooks came back from an 8-4 deficit at the end of the second period to tie the game 8-8.

Associated Peewee players help Bantam Chinooks through a rough patch

Bantam Chinooks with Peewee associated players

Chris Davis -  Pincher Creek's Bantam Chinooks recently played their first playdown games of the season, hosting the Crowsnest Pass Thunder at the MCC on January 24 and travelling to the Coaldale rink for the second game against the Thunder on January 27.  I caught the home game.  The Chinooks regular bench was much diminished  due to suspensions, injuries at their recent tournament and other factors, and three Peewee Chinooks leaped into the breach, and proved to be very valuable additions to the team.  The Thunder won the game 4-3, but it was a hard-earned win.

Olds wins 2017 Bantam Chinooks tournament

First place - Olds Grizzlys

Third place - Airdrie Lightning

Pincher Voice honourable mention - RMAA Renegades

Chris Davis -  Pincher Creek's Bantam Chinooks hosted their home invitational tournament last weekend at the Memorial Community Centre Arena.  Six teams participated, including the Chinooks, Okotoks Oilers, Innisfail Flyers, RMAA Renegades (Carstairs area), Airdrie Lightning, and Olds Grizzlys.  After a total of 11 games, the Grizzlys earned first place and the Chinooks earned second place.  The Lightning edged the Renegades for third place with a game-deciding goal at only half a second left on the third period clock.  With the exception of games involving the Grizzlys, the teams were very closely matched throughout the tournament.  The Grizzlys dominated all their games with the exception of game 9 against the Lightning, which the Grizzlys still won 3-1.

Pincher Creek Minor Hockey update to Jan. 15, 2017

2016/17 Pincher Creek Novice Chinooks

Headlines:

Novice Chinooks win two at home
Atom Chinooks lose two on road
Peewee Chinooks win two more
A win and a tie for Midget Huskies
Bantam Chinooks to host tournament this weekend

Recent Pincher Voice videos to Jan.14, 2017

Below are the most recent Pincher Creek Voice videos, including videos for stories that have been published and stories that are still in progress.

Pincher Creek Jersey Day and Winter Walk to return Feb. 1

Town councillor Wayne Elliott

Toni Lucas - At the January 9. 2017 meeting of Pincher Creek's Town Council Wayne Elliott asked council to acknowledge February 1, 2017 as Jersey Day and Winter Walk Day in Pincher Creek.  Councillor Elliott said he appreciates seeing the community spirit that has been displayed in the last couple of years during the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest/promotional event. Top prize is a chance to host a pre-season NHL game and $100,000 in arena upgrades.  Elliott's motion was passed unanimously.

Elk Valley wins 2017 Pincher Creek Midget tournament

First place: Elk Valley Wild

Second Place: Pincher Creek Huskies

Third place: Picture Butte Blades

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies hosted a non-league tournament at the Memorial Community Centre Arena.  Four teams participated in a total of eight games, including Elk Valley's Wild, Picture Butte's Blades, and High River's Foothills Flyers.  Elk Valley won all four of their games by convincing margins to win the tournament.  The Huskies earned second place despite being ultimately reduced to eight active players due to injuries sustained over the course of the weekend. The Blades earned third place by defeating the Flyers in a shootout.  Overall it was a dynamic tournament featuring well-matched teams.

Pincher Creek sports shorts to Dec. 23, 2016

Pincher Creek minor hockey players at Superskills Competition

Hockey Superskills Competition and Christmas Celebration

Atom Chinooks host Chestermere and Okotoks

Support the kids
Junior Basketball - Hawks host Piikani

Hockey skills program

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.

Midget Huskies finish 2016 on a high note

Huskies #21 Spencer Dorge scoring against Rockyford

Updated with photos from game against Brooks Bandits

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies finished their 2016 CAHL schedule with two wins on home ice at the Memorial Community Centre Arena, the first a 2-1 victory over the previously undefeated (in the 2016/17 regular season) Duchess Storm on Friday, December 16, the second a 4-5 victory over Rockyford's new Midget team on Saturday.  Duchess defeated Rockyford by a wide margin earlier in the month and defeated Bow Island/Foremost 5-2 on Saturday.

Peewee Chinooks host tournament

2016/17 Peewee Chinooks

Chris Davis - Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks hosted a tournament last weekend at the MCC Arena.  After three days of hard-played games Rimbey's Renegades earned first place, the Chinooks earned second place, and Strathmore's Storm earned third place.  Also participating were Calgary's Blackfoot and Medicine Hat's Oilers.

Santa visits the MCC Arena

Santa and Hanna have a chat

Chris Davis - Santa Claus made a special trip to Pincher Creek's Memorial Community Centre Arena last Thursday to visit with some Pincher Creek Chinooks hockey players and their fans and family members, and of course to hear suggestions as to what he might bring them for Christmas this year. Santa and his long-time assistant Cal Olson also handed out goodie bags to those who attended. (Note: the gallery below may take a few moments to load, depending on your internet connection and equipment)