Four Curve Lake teams are Little Native Hockey League champions

Tournament featuring 250 First Nations teams from across Ontario took place in March in Mississauga

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Players from the Curve Lake First Nation Nimkiins Kwe Novice Girls and Atom Girls teams display their championship banners to Chief and Council: Danika Jacobs, Maggie Jevons, Sierra Jacobs, Miley Garbutt, Naomi Coppaway, McKenzie Taylor, Goldie Whetung, Brittany Foster, Abigail Jacobs, Kenzie McIntyre, Marissa Williams, and Chief Phyllis Williams. (Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation)
Players from the Curve Lake First Nation Nimkiins Kwe Novice Girls and Atom Girls teams display their championship banners to Chief and Council: Danika Jacobs, Maggie Jevons, Sierra Jacobs, Miley Garbutt, Naomi Coppaway, McKenzie Taylor, Goldie Whetung, Brittany Foster, Abigail Jacobs, Kenzie McIntyre, Marissa Williams, and Chief Phyllis Williams. (Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation)

Four of the eight hockey teams representing Curve Lake First Nation at the 47th annual Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament brought home gold.

The tournament, which featured 250 First Nations teams from across Ontario, took place over the March Break in Mississauga and was hosted by Moose Cree First Nation.

The two Nimkiins Kwe teams (Girls Novice and Girls Atom), along with the Screaming Eagles (Atom Recreational), went undefeated and took home the win in the “A” championship game.

The Cedar Bay Jr. Wangers (Peewee Competitive) also brought home the win in the “C” championship game.

The champion Curve Lake First Nation Nimkiins Kwe (Atom Girls) team with Brigette Lacquette, the first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada’s National Women’s Team. (Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation)
The champion Curve Lake First Nation Nimkiins Kwe (Atom Girls) team with Brigette Lacquette, the first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada’s National Women’s Team. (Photo courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation)

Two players from Curve Lake also played on other winning First Nations teams: Brooklyn Jacobs (Serpent River – Girls Peewee) and Deacan Knott (Nipissing – Midget Competitive).

“We are so proud of all our teams, players, coaches, managers and families who work hard all year to attend this wonderful tournament and represent our community,” says Chief Phyllis Williams.

“This tournament is always a special time for our community. It helps strengthen our connections within our own community and with all the Nations represented at the LNHL.”

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