Three OHA Officials are selected to work the event which takes place Nov. 3-9 in Sarnia
Cambridge, ON – The World U-17 Hockey Challenge, originally known as the Quebec Esso Cup, is an international ice hockey tournament held annually in Canada.
Prior to 2011, the tournament did not operate during years in which the Canada Winter Games were held. As such, the World Under-17 Challenge was held three out of every four years. It is organized by Hockey Canada and is the first major international competition for male hockey players under the age of 17. The tournament is the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence and is used to identify players moving on to the U18 and National Junior Team.
The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge has continued to grow over the years to the point where it is perhaps the largest annual event administered under Hockey Canada’s own auspices. Although the tournament is not sanctioned by the IIHF, it attracts U17 teams from the United States, Sweden, and Russia on an annual basis and Czech Republic, Finland, and Slovakia on a semi-annual basis.
The tournament is currently held in November of each year. This year the event will be played Nov. 3-9 in Sarnia, Ontario. It is the seventh time Ontario will play host to the tournament, and the second time in Sarnia, following 2014.
As an official, it is just as big of an honour as a player that is selected to participate in the event. As such, the OHA is proud to announce that the following OHA officials have been selected to work the event:
Elford, David Referee
Figuiera, Damian Referee
Gale, Devon Linesperson
All three officials are young and have a really bright future in Officiating. In fact, Elford was one of the winners of the 2024 OHA Officiating Prospect Award
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