Mintos to host 2014 Western Regionals
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Prince Albert Mintos this season, as they are tied for first place in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League standings near the halfway point of the season.
But there likely be even more enthusiasm surrounding the team next year as the Mintos will host the 2014 Telus Cup Western Regionals Apr 3-6, the team announced at a press conference Friday at the Art Hauser Centre.
Joe Bexson, committee chair for the tournament, said the automatic regionals berth as hosts and their previous success at the Telus Cup national midget AAA tournament could help in recruiting process this offseason. The Mintos were the first team in history to win back-to-back championships since the tournament began in 1979, accomplishing the feat in 2006 and 2007.
“You’re going to the semifinals of a national championship, so what youngster wouldn’t want to have that opportunity?” said Bexson. “The Mintos are two-time Telus Cup champions in 2006 and 2007. That alone puts them in good standings.