MALLAIG – Every year, members of the Mallaig and surrounding communities come together for a day of fun, and to support Mallaig Minor Hockey.
On Aug. 23, the Cabrini Park Challenge Cup, an annual charity bean bag tournament, which runs alongside a tractor and car show, helped raise money for Mallaig Minor Hockey. Money raised helps with the organization's costs, and allows young hockey players to enjoy the sport.
"This community and the amount of support we get is unreal," said Laurier Jodoin, president of Mallaig Minor Hockey. "Everyone understands the cost of everything that goes into supporting a minor hockey association, especially in a small town."
"People are just out and about helping out and it's awesome to see," said Jodoin.
Results
After a day of competition beneath a blazing sun, Brett Bacque and Kyle Smyl of "The Cornholios” defeated Lane Martin and Wyatt Gillard of the “The Teen Baggers” in a nail-biting 21-20 final.
For the car show, Trudy Larsen's 1972 VW Beetle claimed first prize, with Robert Duff's 1962 Studebaker winning second place.
Glenn Ogilvie and his 1929 Ford AA won first prize in the car show, while Allan Christensen's 1961 Ford F100 won the second prize.
In the tractor category, Garth Crooks with his 1927 Case tractor won first place, with Trent Coultard's 1947 IHC winning second.
Murray Yake won People's Choice with his 1960 Chev Apache.
