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Dudley Planning Continues In Fort Frances

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The planning for the Dudley-Hewitt Cup in Fort Frances continues.

It will take place at the end of next April.

Co-chair Larry Patrick says having hosted the event in 2015 has helped with that planning.

“So we’re basically taking that template and modifying it somewhat for 2020. But the key is, and I stress, a volunteer pool of committed, passionate people and that we have. So we are off to the races,” says Patrick.

Patrick says more sponsorship is one area they are still working on.

“Sponsorships are huge. We definitely need some help in that area. I know the business community of Fort Frances and district, our neighboring communities, always come to the plate and help us out.”

Patrick adds much of the logistics are in place including ensuring accommodations and meals for participating teams.

One of the new things will be a banquet to be held prior to the teams hitting the ice.

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Fort Frances Awarded 2020 Dudley-Hewitt Cup

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The Dudley-Hewitt Cup is coming back to Northwestern Ontario.

Fort Frances has been awarded the Central Canadian Junior A Hockey Championship for 2020.

This is the third time that Fort Frances has hosted the Cup.

It was first held in the community back in 2003 and more recently in 2015.

SIJHL Commissioner Bryan Graham says the entire Lakers organization and the town of Fort Frances did a tremendous job hosting Dudley back in 2015 where the game action and attendance figures were second to none and he’s looking forward to much the same this season.

Lakers head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan says they are honoured and thank the selection community for the opportunity.

Strachan says they have an initial template to follow from hosting in 2015 and are taking the necessary steps to get the prestigious event organized.

The Tournament is scheduled to start on April 28th.