The 32nd Annual Robin's Minor Hockey Classic kicked off in Thunder Bay, attracting 151 minor hockey teams and 2,500 players from across northwestern Ontario and beyond. The tournament, running from January 16 to 19, features players aged 4 to 17 and includes A and AA skill levels from U7 to U18.
The 32nd Annual Robin's Minor Hockey Classic kicked off in Thunder Bay Thursday. A total of 151 minor hockey team are set to participate. The 2,500 players involved range from 4 to 17 years old and include A and AA skill levels between U7 to U18.The 32nd Annual Robin’s Minor Hockey Classic is being hosted in Thunder Bay from January 16 to 19. A total of 151 minor hockey team are set to participate.
Mallon said that teams are attracted from as far away as Manitoba to play in the tournament. A total of 30 out-of-town teams are attending, including teams from Fort Frances, Geraldton, Longlac, Marathon, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Dryden, Red Lake and Wawa. "Everyone's got relatives, family, friends from out of town. And it's a great way, even if they're not in the same age group, they can go see each other play or they play each other. And that just adds to the the enjoyment of the event," said Mallon.
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