By Jeromy Corrigan

NWJHL teams ready for an exciting weekend at league showcase

Nov 8, 2018 | 8:05 AM

The North West Junior Hockey League is on the eve of their first ever league showcase, and the teams participating in the event are excited to show off their skills in front of fans and scouts.

Head Coach of the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers Rob Lavalley shared that he thinks this is a great event for everyone involved.

“It’s pretty special. It’s a little different for our league especially. It’s going to be nice to have everyone in one spot, so people can come and watch some good quality hockey.”

JDA County Kings Head Coach Kyle Chapple explains he is thrilled that his club gets to host the inaugural event.

“It’s an awesome opportunity for us. It’s something we looked at in the fall and partnered with the league and decided we wanted to go ahead with this event. To be having it in Grande Prairie in the first year that we are doing this, it’s a great oppotunity.”

Plan Ahead

Why Would You Pre-Plan Your Funeral?

Apr 03, 2024

Dying away from home

What Happens if You Die Away From Home?

Mar 04, 2024

Flag Retiring Ceremony

What Do You Do With Worn-Out Flags?

Feb 01, 2024

Chapple adds that this is something everyone involved should be excited for and expects a great three days of hockey.

And when it comes to exposure for the league, Lavalley feels this event will help immensely.

“It’s a good way for our guys to show their talents and the attributes they have to move forward when it comes to playing for different schools. It is a good league and there are some really good teams out there. So it would be a good time for everyone to come out and watch some good quality hockey from the both BC side and the Alberta side.”

The 2018 NWJHL Showcase will begin Friday night when Lavalley’s Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers meet the Dawson Creek Jr.Canucks at 8:00 p.m from the County Sportsplex.

A full schedule can be viewed below:

Friday:

Dawson Creek vs Sexsmith 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Fairview vs Dawson Creek 1:00 p.m.

Sexsmith vs North Peace 4:00 p.m.

JDA Kings vs Fort St.John 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

Fort St.John vs Fairview 1:00 p.m.

North Peace vs JDA Kings 4:00 p.m.