2018 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Opening Ceremonies

On Wednesday, January 10th Hockey Edmonton held the Opening Ceremonies for the 2018 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week at the Downtown Community Arena where the 2018 Wayne Gretzky Award winners were announced. 

The Wayne Gretzky Award is awarded annually during Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week to a participant in the AA, BB and Junior programs. The recipients are nominated and chosen based on sportsmanship, scholastic achievement and community involvement. The 2018 Wayne Gretzky Awards sponsored by ATB Financial were awarded in the categories of Bantam BB, Bantam and Midget AA, and Junior. Hockey Edmonton congratulates the three winners: Brian Crossen, BB award winner from the Northwest Zone NW244; Rian Santos, AA award winner from SSAC SS983; and Nathan Trombley, Junior award winner from the JRC Rivermen. The Wayne Gretzky Awards were handed out by Lyle Best from Quikcard; Doug Hicks, an Edmonton Oilers Alumni; and John Windwick from ATB.

Brian Crossen being presented with the Wayne Gretzky Award - Bantam BB

Rian Santos being presented with the Wayne Gretzky Award - AA

Nathan Trombley being presented with the Wayne Gretzky Award - Junior

This year Hockey Edmonton also held the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Opening Ceremonies along with the annual Media vs Oilers Alumni in conjunction with announcing the Wayne Gretzky Award winners. 

On behalf of Mark Doram, President of Hockey Edmonton and Joan Kirillo, Chair of the 2018 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Committee thank you to all those who attended the Opening Ceremonies and our sponsors for helping us kick off the 2018 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week in excellent style!