The number of kids lacing up skates for minor hockey in Sooke continues to rise.

According to Nick Szadkowski, vice-president of the Sooke Minor Hockey Association, the number of players registered for this season is approximately 250, which might be higher given that some late registrations are expected.

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Szadkowski, in his 12th season of coaching and seventh with the associationB次元官网网址檚 executive, is happy to leave the challenges of the past two years arising from the pandemic behind.

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A dozen teams playing this year will include rep teams for U18, U15, U13 and U11.

The list of potential tournaments hasnB次元官网网址檛 been finalized yet, but Szadkowski said interest would be high province-wide after the lack of tournaments during the past two years.

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Sooke Minor Hockey Association is still accepting registrations for this season for players between six and 18 years of age.

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Sooke Minor Hockey also offers a First Shift program at the end of the season.

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To register or for more information, please visit .

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