The eighth edition of South Delta Minor Hockey's Party In Da House Tournament once again proved to be a hit on and off the ice.
A record number of supporters turned up at the Ladner Leisure Centre and Tilbury Arena to cheer on their teams over four exciting days of action. Sunday's championship games featured hundreds of fans.
This unique event features exclusively SDMHA recreational level teams
Besides division titles being awarded to the Warriors (Midget), Wolves (Atom) Kings (Pee Wee) and Warriors, there was plenty of other highlights that makes this more than a typical holiday hockey tournament.
The Hunger Challenge produced a record number of non-perishable items with a whopping 1,640 pounds being donated to the Delta Food Bank. The teams that generated the most donations received a gift certificate generously donated by the Boot and Sombrero Restaurant in Ladner.
The winning teams were: South Delta #5 (Atom), South Delta #2 (Pee Wee), South Delta #2 (Bantam) and South Delta #2 and #4 (Midget).
The tournament also made a $500 donation to Canuck Place.
Sportsmanship on the ice was recognized with four teams earning awards - South Delta #6 (Atom), South Delta #5 (Pee Wee), South Delta #3 (Bantam) and South Delta #2 (Midget).
Today's Optimist features articles on tournament wins in the Bantam and Atom Divisions. See Wednesday's edition for Pee Wee and Midget coverage. All four division stories as well as additional photos are available online at www.deltaoptimist.com
