December 26, 2017
Five BCMML teams are competing in the 2017 Mac’s AAA Midget Hockey Tournament, in Calgary, Alberta. One team has been placed into each of the five Round Robin Pools. The teams will play four round robin games to start.
The tournament has been running since 1978 and attracts top teams from across Western Canada and the USA, plus a few select clubs from Europe, including national teams from Hungary and Belarus this year.
Here’s a quick overview of the round robin schedules for the five BC teams. The teams were selected on the basis of their Top 5 BCMML standing in early November.
(Day 1 game updates included).
The Valley West Hawks are currently the number 1 team in the BCMML, a position they have held for the past four weeks.
The Hawks are currently 20-3-1-0 OTL, with 143 GF – 62 GA, 397 PIM.
The Hawks opened Boxing Day vs Airdrie CFR Bisons, and will face:
Regina Pat Canadians, 10:45 AM December 27 (3-3 tie).
Calgary North Stars, 4:15 PM December 28; and
Ontario Jr. Reign 8:00 AM on December 30.
All times Pacific.
Day 1 Update:
Hawks win opener 5-3 vs Airdrie (#9 AMHL South, 7-15-2). Max Mohagen player of the game.
| POOL 5 | ||||||||
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM |
| Calgary Northstars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| Valley West Hawks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Airdrie CFR Bisons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| Ontario Jr. Reign | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Regina Pat Canadians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Cariboo Cougars, who represent North Central British Columba are currently in second place in the BCMML.
The team is 19-4-1-0 OTL, with a 118 GF – 69 GA record, 370 PIM.
The Cougars opened the Mac’s on Boxing Day with a 10-0 Winn vs the Carolina Junior Hurricanes.
They play:
Swift Current Legionnaires, 4:15 PM, December 27;
Knights of Columbus Pats, 8:00 AM, December 28;
Calgary Buffaloes, 7:00 PM, December 29.
All times Pacific.
Day 1 Update:
Cougars open with 10-0 win vs Carolina. Score was 1-0 after first, 9-0 after second.
Brennan Algunas was 1G-1A, Mason Richey 1G-2A, Craig MacDonald 3A. Brett Funder and Brendan Pigeon were 1G-1A. Marcus Allen stopped 14 shots. Shots were 33-14.
| POOL 3 | ||||||||
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM |
| Calgary Buffaloes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Cariboo Cougars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| Knights of Columbus Pats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Jr Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Swift Current Legionnaires | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
The Fraser Valley Thunderbirds are currently in third place of the BCMML, with a record of 16-6-1-1 OTL, with 113 GF – 75 GA, 500 PIM.
Fraser Valley played their first game at the Mac’s on Boxing Day vs the Hungarian National U18 team winning 7-2.
They will face:
St. Albert Raiders, 4:15 PM, December 28,
Calgary Royals, 1:30 PM, December 29, and
Tisdale Trojans, 8:00 AM, December 30.
All times Pacific.
Day 1 Update:
T-Birds win their opener 7-2 vs the Hungarian National U18. Was 4-0 after first, 5-1 after second. Justin Plett with hat trick, Jackson Mainse with 2G. Harkirat Gill and Ethan Bowen 1G-1A. Dawson Pelletier with win.
| POOL 1 | ||||||||
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM |
| Fraser Valley Thunderbirds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| St. Albert Raiders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Calgary Royals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Hungarian National U18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 18 |
| Tisdale Trojans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Vancouver Giants are currently tied in 5th place of the BCMML with the Greater Vancouver Canadians.
The NW Giants are 12-9-0-1 OTL after 22 games, with an 80 GF vs 71 GA record.
The Giants opened their Mac’s in Calgary Boxing Day with a 11-2 loss vs defending champion Belarus National U17s.
The Giants will meet:
Red Deer Optimist Chiefs, 1:30 PM, December 28;
Saskatoon Contacts, 8:00 AM, December 29; and
Calgary Flames, 1:30 PM, December 30.
All times Pacific.
Day 1 Update:
NW Giants fell 11-2 to defending champion Belarus National U17s in game 1. Shots were 39-11 Belarus. Belarus with four power play and two short-handed goals. 4-1, 8-1, 11-2 peiord scores. NW goals by Matteo Pecchia and Jason Chu.
| POOL 2 | ||||||||
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM |
| Belarus National U17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| Red Deer Optimist Chiefs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Saskatoon Contacts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Calgary Flames | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Vancouver NW Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 14 |
Greater Vancouver Canadians are currently tied with the NW Giants in 5th place of the BCMML.
GVC are 12-11-0-1 OTL, 94 GF vs 82 GA.
Greater Vancouver opened their Mac’s tourney Boxing Day with a 6-1 loss vs the Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers.
GVC will meet:
Prince Albert Mintos, 10:45 AM, December 28;
New York Jr. Islanders, 8:00 AM, December 29; and
Lethbridge Hurricanes, 1:30 PM, December 30.
All times Pacific.
Day 1 Update:
GVC lose their opener 6-1 vs Okotoks (#7 AMML South 12-8-4), shots were 31-22 GVC. Tyler Hostmann with lone GVC marker. Was 1-0 after first, 4-1 after second.
| POOL 4 | ||||||||
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| New York Jr. Islanders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| Greater Vancouver Canadians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| Prince Albert Mintos | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
Wondering how the Alberta teams stack up? Here’s a look at current league standings just prior to Mac’s.
Alberta Midget Hockey League Stats:
South Division:
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | PQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lethbridge Midget AAA Hurricanes | 24 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 88 | 46 | 39 | |
| 2 | Calgary Buffaloes | 25 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 127 | 47 | 38 | |
| 3 | Red Deer Optimist Chiefs | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 72 | 41 | 37 | |
| 4 | Calgary Flames | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 99 | 69 | 33 | |
| 5 | Calgary Northstars | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 94 | 62 | 29 | |
| 6 | Calgary Royals | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 71 | 58 | 28 | |
| 7 | Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 85 | 79 | 28 | |
| 8 | Canadian Women’s Olympic Team | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 31 | 16 | |
| 9 | Airdrie CFR Bisons | 24 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 59 | 84 | 16 |
North Division:
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | PQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Albert Tire Warehouse Raiders | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 70 | 51 | 30 | |
| 2 | Knights of Columbus Pats | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 81 | 62 | 28 | |
| 3 | Sherwood Park J.Ennis Kings | 25 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 67 | 81 | 21 | |
| 4 | Leduc Chrysler Oil Kings | 25 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 76 | 88 | 20 | |
| 5 | SSAC Boston Pizza Athletics | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 72 | 88 | 18 | |
| 6 | Grande Peace Ernies Sports Storm | 24 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 63 | 89 | 17 | |
| 7 | CAC Gregg Distributors | 23 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 62 | 94 | 14 | |
| 8 | Fort Saskatchewan Boston Pizza Rangers | 25 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 57 | 97 | 14 | |
| 9 | Lloydminster Bandit Energy Bobcats | 23 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 62 | 109 | 12 | |
| 10 | MLAC Beverly Optimists | 25 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 49 | 117 | 6 |
