West Kootenay Wildcats, Peewee Leafs open on wrong side of scoreboard at Minor Hockey tournaments
Nelson Leafs and West Kootenay Wildcats each lost opening round games as the B.C. Hockey Minor Hockey Championship tournaments kicked off Sunday on various locations around the province.
The Nelson Leafs dropped a 4-2 decision to Kelowna at the Peewee Tier III tournament in Quesnel.
Nelson returns to action Monday against Creston.
On Vancouver Island, the West Kootenay Wildcats ran into a tough North Shore squad as the local squad lost 3-0.
The Cats get a chance to bounce back Monday with a game against Prince George.
In Midget Tier III Championships in Osoyoos, Kaslo/Nelson opens play Monday against Whitehorse.
In Nakusp, the local squad plays host to the Midget Tier IV tournament. Nakusp plays Chetwynd Sunday and Saanich Monday.