The Bantam AA P.A. Lehner Electric Foxes, wearing orange and black, have been enjoying a strong tournament so far. (Submitted/Carey Lehner)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Minor Hockey

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Jan 4, 2020 | 3:37 PM

Teams from all over Saskatchewan are in Prince Albert this weekend.

The 20^th annual Prince Albert Female Hockey Tournament is on from Friday to Sunday. The tournament, hosted by P.A. Minor Hockey, features teams and players from a range of age categories from novice all the way to midget.

Midget AA play was underway at the Kinsmen Arena Saturday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Steve Young, head coach of the bantam AA P.A. Lehner Electric Foxes explained the tournament provides a good opportunity for teams coming off the holiday break. He said they especially appreciate having tournament play this season.

“I think the timing’s perfect for that type of thing, the league that we’re in this year is very parable,” he told paNOW.

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Heading into the weekend tournament, the Foxes coaching staff was hoping for a strong outing to help get their players get back in the flow.

Young’s team has started off the tournament strong. Currently the Foxes are undefeated holding a record of 2-0. The coach said while some of the scores have been one sided, the overall level of competition at the tournament has been good.

“It’s one game at a time,” he said.

Round robin play will to go through Saturday, with the tournament champions set to be crowned Sunday afternoon.

(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

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