LAKELAND – The Lakeland hosted a large lacrosse tournament over the Mother's Day weekend, drawing teams in from across the region - and beyond.
Two Lakeland Heat teams kicked off the day’s Ice Melter Lacrosse Legacy tournament in Bonnyville on May 10, when the U9-2 and U9-3 teams battled it out.
The game was held at the Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre (C2 Cenovus arena), and Lakeland Heat U9-2 coach Eric Gaulin said it was a great game.
The kids hustled through the fast-paced game as parents and coaches hollered and cheered them on.
Gaulin, a father of two players as well as a coach, is a big advocate of team sports.
“[They’re] so important in the development of young kids. I’m a huge believer kids who go through any team sport will succeed well in life, as they will have the understanding of working as a team.”
The tournament continued throughout the weekend and included 39 teams, with games being played in Glendon, Bonnyville and Cold Lake.
Final results
U9: Edmonton Wizards won 4-3 over Lloyd Brutes
U11: Edmonton Wizards won 6-4 over Lakeland Heat 2
U13: Leduc Crush won 7-2 over St. Albert Rams
U15: Lakeland Heat 1 won 10-6 over Lakeland Heat 2
U17: Lakeland Heat 1 won 4-1 over Leduc Crush