Squirt International

Chay participated in his first Squirt International hockey tournament. This is one of the largest tournaments in the U.S. There are 224 teams that participate from all over the US and Canada. The tournament is so large, they spread it out over three weekends. Last weekend, there were 80 of the 224 teams in town. Our own youth hockey program hosts this event and it is tons of fun for everyone involved.

During the opening ceremonies, they take a picture of all the kids participating. For Chay's weekend, there are about 800 kids on the ice. They put the Fargo teams up front, since they are the tournament hosts. Can't figure out which one is Chay? He's on the right side. Here's a closer shot:

I put an orange arrow pointing to him.

Chay posing in front of the sign.

Chay receiving his medal after their last game.

Team photo after their last game.

Chay's team played great and ended up in a very tough bracket. (The other two Fargo teams were in easier brackets due to a lower record in pool play on Friday.) However, they didn't win all of their games and did not get a trophy.

Chay has no games this next weekend and then finishes with two games the first weekend of March and his hockey season will be over. But the Squirt International weekend was probably one of the highlights of the season. The team played their best hockey when it mattered most and the best part is how much fun they had.