Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament

November 9, 2023 @ 9:57 amNews

Players form an honour guard as Legion members and officials pass through for opening ceremonies on Nov. 4. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Markham-Stouffville Stars captain Shea Seits, left, faces off against Grand River Mustangs captain Jadynn McCracken to officially open the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Photo by Patrick Raftis
Members of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, Southwestern Ontario’s Army Reserve. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Members of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, Southwestern Ontario’s Army Reserve. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Photo by Patrick Raftis
Banners hang inside the common area at the arena. Submitted Photo
A memorial display at the arena, honouring veterans. Submitted photo
Mike Marson, centre, a teacher at J. D. Hogarth Public School and student Avery Holmes, left, a Mustangs U15 player, with Private Edwards, of 31 Canadian Brigade Group at the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic girls hockey tournament. The large wreath was created by students at J. D. Hogarth for the tournament played this past weekend in arenas around the area, including the Sportsplex in Fergus. Submitted photo
Tournament officials and players join legion members and Canadian Forces Reserves at the official opening ceremonies. Photo by Patrick Raftis

FERGUS – The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4. Games involving 60 teams were played at rinks in communities around the area including Fergus, Drayton, Arthur and Grand Valley. Some of those in attendance were tournament officials, players, legion members, teachers, and Canadian Forces Reserves.

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