Drumheller Minor Hockey is already at the Christmas break, but so far this season the teams are performing well and developing their skills.
The teams have completed their tiering rounds and launched into the regular season with zeal.
The U18 Mastel Transport Raptors have had a great season so far and are undefeated at home. So far, they are sporting a 4-1-2 record with wins over Innisfail, Blackfalds, and Hanna. So far, their only loss was a close 2-1 result at the hand of Olds. They tied with Sundre and Lacombe.
The U15 Boston Pizza/ Western GM Raptors are also playing stellar hockey and are undefeated with five wins and one tie. They have topped Okotoks, RMAA, and Blackfalds, and tied with Stettler.
The U13 Hi-Way 9 Raptors are progressing throughout the season and have a .500 record, with two wins and two losses, and a tie with Strathmore.
The U13 NGC Raptors have also had a good start to the season and have a 5-1-2 record. Ther wins have been over High Country, Olds, and Airdrie. Against Brooks, they tied once and lost once. They also tied with Indus.
The Yavis U11 Raptors are playing great hockey sporting a 4-1-1 record and are undefeated on the road. With wins over Chestermere, Okotoks, Carstairs, and Airdrie, they have been tested in league play. Their only loss was to Brooks, and they tied with Carstairs.
The U11 McDonald’s Raptors are playing .500 hockey with a 4-4-1 record. They topped Oyen, Castor, Coronation, and Bassano.
Teams are on the holiday break but play at the Drumheller Memorial Arena will resume on Saturday, January 8 when the U11 Yavis Atom Raptors take on Chestermere, followed by actions from the U15 Boston Pizza/Western GM Raptors and the U13 Hi-Way 9 Raptors.