Fresh off of their Russell Initiation Tournament's A side Championship win, the Yorkton Initiation Tim Hortons Terriers took to the road again to attend the Esterhazy Initiation Tournament on Feb. 4.
The Terriers picked up right where they left off, winning all three games on their way to the Esterhazy Initiation Tournaments 'A' side championship.
In the tournament opener, Yorkton came out firing, defeating a Langenburg Warrior squad, 21-2. Terrier power forward Liam Hoffman potted two goals and was named Rising Star of the game, while winger Chance Happy- fighting thru illness all weekend- was named the game's Most Sportsmanlike Player.
The second game saw Yorkton defeat the host Esterhazy Blue Flyers 17-7 in a back-and-forth tilt. Steady defenceman Sam Cristo was the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the game for the Terriers, while centre iceman Grady Hoffman was named the game's Rising Star for his five-goal output.
The 'A' final was a closely contested 60 minute battle, with the Terriers ultimately prevailing 10-7 against a very strong Moosomin White Rangers team. Matthew Ronn's three-goal effort and tenacious checking helped him land the games Rising Star honours, while DJ Pelly and his solid two way play saw him earn the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the game.
