U16AA - Tournament Champions, News (UPPER YORK MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION)

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Feb 03, 2026 | Cristina Meadows | 132 views
U16AA - Tournament Champions
The U16AA team were the gold medal winners of the Buffalo Winter Classic.

They were undefeated against teams from Philadelphia, Denver and Tacoma, playing in sub-zero temperatures in all outdoor games. They showed incredible teamwork and resilience in spite of the frigid temperatures.

Head Coach Joe McTamney is incredibly proud of their accomplishment this past weekend, stating, “This group is very resilient. They were trailing in every game but found a way to come out on top and they did it as a team. As the great Michael Jordan once said,“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Our boys made it happen. “