By now I’m sure everybody has stepped back into everyday life. Although I’m back to work and the kids are back to school, the reality of what we did in Ottawa hasn’t fully sunk in yet. What we accomplished this past weekend is something the boys (and adults) will never forget. We are the first Kings team ever to be crowned champions at the prestigious Bell Capital Cup. Memories were created that will last a lifetime.

We said at the beginning of the year we were going to push the boys to the limit and then some. And this weekend was the true test. Our theme for the tournament was the quest to climb Mt Everest. We approached each game like the climbers prepare to ascend to each camp on their way to the summit. These boys were asked to skate in four games and compete in a skills competition in a 25 hour period in order to win the championship and they did it with eagerness and without complaint. They fought through the pain and survived on adrenaline alone. We couldn’t have been more proud of how they responded.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip a success. The parents came together as a team, just like the boys. From loading the bus, to watching the boys, coordinating events, getting food, sharpening skates and keeping order, everybody played their part and we want to personally thank everyone for their effort. We could not have gotten as far as we did without everyone’s help. The welcoming committee at Skylands was also very special. The boys felt like heroes for a day! Thank you to everyone – it was amazing!!!!

Coach Scott & Coach Pete