Paradise, NL – The 2023 Under 13 Atlantic Championships are set to begin March 30^th in Paradise, NL. The event hosted by the Eastern Knights and the Town of Paradise is the premier tournament for U13 hockey in the Atlantic region. The event will feature teams from Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador, Hockey Nova Scotia, Hockey Prince Edward Island and Hockey New Brunswick.

The following teams will be competing on behalf of their respective hockey branches:

Host: Eastern Knights

Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador: Eastern Hitmen

Hockey New Brunswick: North West Bulls

Hockey Nova Scotia: Pictou County Crushers

Hockey Prince Edward Island: Mid Isle Matrix

 “Our host committee has worked tremendously hard to provide a first-class experience for the participating players, coaches and parents”, stated Tournament Host Darrin Penney. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the best of the best in Atlantic Under 13 hockey.”

The tournament will run from Thursday, March 30^th concluding on Sunday, April 2^nd with the Bronze medal and Championship Games.

The full tournament schedule is as follows:

Thursday, March 30^th

1:00 pm                Eastern Hitmen (HNL) vs. Pictou County Crushers (HNS)

4:00 pm                North West Bulls (HNB) vs. Mid Isle Matrix (HPEI)

7:15 pm                Opening Ceremonies

7:30 pm                Pictou County Crushers (HNS) vs. Eastern Knights (HOST)

Friday, March 31^st     

10:00 am               Mid Isle Matrix (HPEI) vs. Eastern Hitmen (HNL)

1:00 pm                 Eastern Knights (HOST) vs. North West Bulls (HNB)

4:00 pm                 Mid Isle Matrix (HPEI) vs. Pictou County Crushers (HNS)

7:00 pm                 Eastern Hitmen (HNL) vs. Eastern Knights (HOST)

Saturday, April 1^st

9:00 am                  Pictou County Crushers (HNS) vs. North West Bulls (HNB)

12:00 pm                Eastern Knights (HOST) vs. Mid Isle Matrix (HPEI)

3:00 pm                  North West Bulls (HNB) vs. Eastern Hitmen (HNL)

7:15 pm                Banquet

Sunday, April 2^nd

8:00 am                 Bronze Medal Game

10:00 am               Gold Medal Game

Official Under 13 Atlantic Championships Website: https://u13-male.atlanticaaahockey.ca

AAA Atlantic Championships Website Portal: www.atlanticaaahockey.ca

Follow us on Twitter!  @U13Atlanticspar

LIVE WEBCAST: Friends, fans and family members unable to attend the event, all games will be streamed on AOTV. Live Stream: https://www.ao.live/en/channel/atlantic-hockey-online/p/page-break/u13-atlantics.3548

• Per game $10
• Tournament pass $30 (10 games, Championship and Bronze not included) 

For more information, please contact:

Darrin Penney                                                   Chad Brinson

darrinpenney@paradiseminorhockey.ca             chad.brinson@nlhockey.onmicrosoft.com

Host Chair                                                         Event Manager- Hockey NL

Under 13 Atlantic Championships                      Under 13 Atlantic Championships