The Weyburn Southern Range Gold Wings marked two special occasions at Crescent Point Place on October 10.
They opened their 10th regular season in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League by hosting the Saskatoon Stars. They played two home games against the Stars over the weekend.
Also, they launched ticket sales for the 2016 Esso Cup. Weyburn was selected to host the Esso Cup, which will be held in April of 2016.
“This event will be huge for Weyburn,” said Dale Renz, co-chair of the Esso Cup host committee.
“The Gold Wings and the Esso Cup host committee look forward to everyone’s support throughout the season including the Esso Cup.”
The host Gold Wings will be joined by five regional female midget AAA champions (Atlantic, Ontario, Pacific, Quebec and West) and play 19 games over seven days at Crescent Point Place, culminating with the gold medal match broadcast on TSN and RDS.
“This is an extremely exciting time for female hockey in Weyburn and in Saskatchewan,” said Renz.
Dale Renz and Peter Schaefer lead a team of local volunteers who will be working from now until April to make all the preparations for hosting Hockey Canada and tournament participants from around the country.
The host committee will be seeking volunteers, sponsors, and ticket holders in the coming months.
For just $60, fans can watch all 19 Esso Cup games from April 17 to 23, including the medal games.
“We want the stands to be packed because it creates a fabulous experience for the players, fans, and everyone involved,” said Ed Bourassa, ticketing chair for the host committee.
This is not the first time that the Gold Wings appear at the national stage. The Gold Wings were national champions, capturing the 2014 Esso Cup in Stoney Creek, Ont.
