The 24th Annual Cree Nation Hockey Tournament took place at the Palais des sports arena in Val d’Or from December 17-21st.
The Class “A” Hockey Champions were the Mistissini Trappers. In class “B”, the Kuujuak Umimaqs took home the prize, while the Waskaganish Ex-Wings triumphed in class “C”.
Below is a list of the other teams who brought home gold, as well as individual award winners.
Women’s Champions:
Women’s Hockey – Waskaganish Panthers
Broomball class “A” – Wemindji Ice Stars
Broomball Class “B” – Chisasibi Goh (Chisasibi women)
Old Timers – Mistissini Rusty Blades
Individual Award Winners:
Class “A”
Best Defenceman
Mistissini Trappers – Errol Mianscum
Top Scorer
Mistissini Trappers – Chris Brant
Best Forward
Waskaganish Wings – Steve Cheechoo
Best Goalie
Waskaganish Wings – Lott Moses
M.V.P.
Mistissini Trappers – Cliff Bennac
Class “B”
Best Defence
Mistissini Falcons – Wesley Trapper
Top Scorer
Mistissini Falcons – Shaun Iserhoff
Best Forward
Kuujuak – El Tacolik
Best Goalie
Mistissini Falcons – Brian Peterson
M.V.P.
Kuujuak Umimaqs – Korn Pinguapipk
Class “C”
Best Defenceman
Waskaganish Ex-Wings – Jason Mathias
Top Scorer
Waswanipi Grand Chiefs – Mario Wabbinonik
Best Forward
Waskaganish Braves – Arthur Diamond
Best Goalie
Waskaganish Braves – Wilfred Moses
M.V.P.
Waskaganish Ex-Wings – David Jonah
Old Timers
Best Defenceman
Waskaganish Big Chiefs – Hugo Blackned
Top Scorer
Whapmagoostui Whalers – John King
Best Forward
Mistissini Rusty Blades – John Mianscum
Best Goalie
Mistissini Rusty Blades – Kenny Cheechoo
M.V.P.
Mistissini Rusty Blades – Joe Coon
Women’s Hockey
Best Defencewoman
Wani Mowatt – Pikogan
Top Scorer
Mistissini Mustangs – Jewell Matoush
Best Forward
Waskaganish – Lornna Whiskeychan
Best Goalie
Waskaganish – Laona Blackned
M.V.P.
Waskaganish – Emmy Diamond
Class “A” Broomball
Best Defencewoman
Waswanipi North Stars – Janice Gull
Top Scorer
Waswanipi North Stars – Michelline Saganash
Best Forward
Waswanipi North Stars – Stephanie Charles
Best Goalie
Wemindji Ice Stars – Victoria Mistacheesik
M.V.R
Wemindji Ice Stars – Cheryl Weapinnacappo
Class “B” Broomball
Best Defensewoman
Chisasibi Goh – Jennifer Bearskin
Top Scorer
Waskaganish Wild Cats – Tracy Blackned
Best Forward
Mistissini Glaciers – Patsy Rabbitskin
Best Goalie
Chisasibi Goh – Charlene Georgekish
M.V.R
Chisasibi Goh – Christiana Kitty
