Game On Magazine - April 2017 GameOn-Apr2017-P001-144-ONLINE | Page 32

MANITOBA
MAJOR
JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE
2017
KEYSTONE
CUP
Arborg T
readies
for the
2017
Keystone
Cup
By Scott Taylor
Photos by Inge Matthiesen/
Matthiesen Photography
Front Row left to right:  Nathan Friesen, Jim Skin-
ner (Executive), Clint Torfason, David Finnson (Ass.
Coach), Cal Finnson, Jordan Liske, Ryan Pochailo, Cody
Didychuck (Coach), Kyle Barkman, Ivan Gulay (G/M),
Dylan Ossachuk.
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2017 PLAYOFF EDITION
he 2017 Keystone Cup is coming to Arborg. And it’s coming
quickly.
The Arborg Ice Dawgs will soon play host to the Western
Canadian Jr. B Hockey Championship – and they will also represent the
Keystone Jr. B Hockey League as the Host Team – and you can feel the
excitement building.
“I’m personally, extremely excited for the opportunity for our organi-
zation to host the Western championships,” Didychuk said. “I think it’s
a fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their talent against
the best Junior B players in Canada and I’m really excited for them. I also
believe it’s great for the Ice Dawgs Organization and the Community of
Arborg to have this opportunity.”
Ivan Gulay, President and GM of the Ice Dawgs, believes the 2017 Key-
stone Cup could be the biggest event in Arborg hockey history. However,
more importantly, he’s proud of the board of directors and the list of
committee chairs that have been assembled from within a small com-
munity of just 2,000 people.
Although Arborg is a small community, visitors will be treated very
well. In fact, most of the teams coming to town for the Westerns will be
staying in Hecla and Gimli. The Arborg and District Arena is being reno-
vated and by the time the opening faceoff rolls around on April 13, the
tournament committee will be ready to go. The tournament itself will be
held from April 13-16, 2017, and the championship game will be played on
Sunday afternoon, April 16.
“We’re very excited,” said Gulay. “This is a big undertaking for a small
community, but everyone is working hard and everyone is excited to play
host to this tournament. It’s going to be a great event.” n
Middle Row left to right: Kristin Oddleifson (Equipment
Manager), Johan Einarson (Equipment), Brett Goertzen,
Josh Wilkinson, Aaron Kristjanson, Colton Davies, Jor-
dan Kristjanson, Neil Sigvaldason, Travis Kilbrei, Clayton
Nichols, Al Sveinson (Executive)
Back Row left to right: Byron Gard, Corbin Pasternak,
Jordan Woytowich, Dylan Furgala, Braydon Chwartacki,
Karson Collins, Spencer Kilbrei, Derric Gulay, Ron
Johnston (Executive)