The Estevan Minor Hockey Association's third annual Aaron Lavoie Memorial U18 Hockey Tournament is underway in Estevan.
The tournament features eight teams, including the host Estevan Bears and Estevan Wolves. The first games were played Friday, and the action will continue Saturday and Sunday.
The competition is named after Lavoie, who played his minor hockey in Estevan. He died suddenly in 2019 at the age of 16.
His father, Gary, dropped the puck during a ceremonial faceoff Friday afternoon, prior to the game between the Yorkton Terriers and the Bears - the team Aaron was playing for.
It was noted that Aaron loved the game of hockey, worked hard, and played with heart and determination. Organizers hope the athletes playing this weekend will show the same attributes.
The next edition of the Mercury will have more on the tournament.
