24th Annual Cree Hockey Tournament
by Norman Fireman

The 24th Annual Cree Nation Hockey Tournament took place at the Palais des sports arena in Val d’Or from December 17- 21st.

The Class “A” Hockey Champions were the Mistissini Trappers. In class “B”, the Kuujuak Umimaqs took home the prize, while the Waskaganish Ex-Wings triumphed in class “C”.

Below is a list of the other teams who brought home gold, as well as individual award winners.

Women’s Champions:

Women’s Hockey - Waskaganish Panthers

Broomball class “A” - Wemindji Ice Stars

Broomball Class “B” - Chisasibi Goh (Chisasibi women)

Old Timers - Mistissini Rusty Blades

Individual Award Winners:

Class “A”

Best Defenceman

Mistissini Trappers - Errol Mianscum

Top Scorer

Mistissini Trappers - Chris Brant

Best Forward

Waskaganish Wings - Steve Cheechoo

Best Goalie

Waskaganish Wings - Lott Moses

M.V.P.

Mistissini Trappers - Cliff Bennac

Class “B”

Best Defence

Mistissini Falcons - Wesley Trapper

Top Scorer

Mistissini Falcons - Shaun Iserhoff

Best Forward

Kuujuak - El Tacolik

Best Goalie

Mistissini Falcons - Brian Peterson

M.V.P.

Kuujuak Umimaqs - Korn Pinguapipk

Class “C”

Best Defenceman

Waskaganish Ex-Wings - Jason Mathias

Top Scorer

Waswanipi Grand Chiefs - Mario Wabbinonik

Best Forward

Waskaganish Braves - Arthur Diamond

Best Goalie

Waskaganish Braves - Wilfred Moses

M.V.P.

Waskaganish Ex-Wings - David Jonah

Old Timers

Best Defenceman

Waskaganish Big Chiefs - Hugo Blackned

Top Scorer

Whapmagoostui Whalers - John King

Best Forward

Mistissini Rusty Blades - John Mianscum

Best Goalie

Mistissini Rusty Blades - Kenny Cheechoo

M.V.P.

Mistissini Rusty Blades - Joe Coon

Women’s Hockey

Best Defencewoman

Wani Mowatt - Pikogan

Top Scorer

Mistissini Mustangs - Jewell Matoush

Best Forward

Waskaganish - Lornna Whiskeychan

Best Goalie

Waskaganish - Laona Blackned

M.V.P.

Waskaganish - Emmy Diamond

Class “A” Broomball

Best Defencewoman

Waswanipi North Stars - Janice Gull

Top Scorer

Waswanipi North Stars - Michelline Saganash

Best Forward

Waswanipi North Stars - Stephanie Charles

Best Goalie

Wemindji Ice Stars - Victoria Mistacheesik

M.V.P.

Wemindji Ice Stars - Cheryl Weapinnacappo

Class “B” Broomball

Best Defensewoman

Chisasibi Goh - Jennifer Bearskin

Top Scorer

Waskaganish Wild Cats - Tracy Blackned

Best Forward

Mistissini Glaciers - Patsy Rabbitskin

Best Goalie

Chisasibi Goh - Charlene Georgekish

M.V.P.

Chisasibi Goh - Christiana Kitty