Toonik Tyme to wrap up with annual hockey tournament – Nunatsiaq News

Apr 18, 2024

Team and players from Kuujjuaq join this year’s Brian Twerdin Toonik Tyme Memorial Tournament

Toonik Tyme men’s hockey is returning to Iqaluit with the annual Brian Twerdin Toonik Tyme Memorial hockey tournament.

“This time of year is always a great time for hockey in Iqaluit,” said Robert Comeau, the tournament’s organizer.

The puck drops Thursday evening and games run through April 21.

This year’s tournament will be bigger than last year’s, with nine teams participating instead of seven.

Players from Kuujjuaq are flying up to take part, along with a team from Pangnirtung, local Iqaluit teams and another that includes a mix of players from Kinngait, Kuujjuaq and Iqaluit.

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