2016 Alberta Cup – Canmore
CANMORE – For the second straight year, Calgary South are the Alberta Cup Champions.
Despite trailing 2-0 and 3-2 at different points in the game, Calgary South used a six goal third period to defeat Northeast 9-3. All-star defenceman Zach Ashton led the way for Calgary South with a goal and two assists, while Ryan Shostak chipped in with a goal and two assists of his own. Taylor Gauthier stood tall for Calgary South, stopping 35 shots, while All-Star goalie Ethan Kruger made 33 saves for Northeast.
The win is an extra-special one for Calgary South Head Coach Jamie Steer, as he won the first ever Alberta Cup as a player with Calgary South in 1986.
“I want to thank Hockey Alberta for the opportunity to coach (Calgary South) 30 years later,” said Steer. “It’s something we set out to do as a team, and as a coaching staff. Obviously every body wanted to win, but to actually come out on top and make it an even 30 years is really exciting.”
Team South finished third in the tournament, beating Calgary North 4-1 in the B Final. Earlier in the day, Edmonton Blue erased a 6-1 deficit to defeat Edmonton Blue 9-7 in the C Final, while Central took the D Final over Edmonton Yellow by a score of 5-4.
- A Final: Calgary South 9 – Northeast 3
- B Final: South 4 – Calgary North 1
- C Final: Edmonton Blue 9 – Northwest 7
- D Final: Central 5 – Edmonton Yellow 4
