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Hey, hockey fans! Mark your calendars for March 6-8, 2026, because the Lac Du Bonnet Minor Hockey Association is gearing up to host the sweetest event of the season—the 3rd Annual U9 Candy Cup Tournament! Get ready for the sweetest weekend in hockey, filled with hockey, fun, and community spirit. Whether you’re a player, coach, or proud hockey parent, we can’t wait to see you at the rink!
A Big Welcome to All Teams!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for this Hockey Manitoba-sanctioned tournament. That means we’re playing by the official “Constitution Regulations and Rules of Competition”—fancy, right? If any questions pop up, our Tournament Executive Board will swoop in with a final decision faster than a breakaway goal. Please abide by Fair Play Code!
Key Info to Keep You in the Game
- Dressing Rooms: Check the schedule or the arena postings for your team’s spot. Keep ‘em tidy! Max one parent per player allowed inside, and heads up—rooms won’t be locked, so please do not leave valuables in locker rooms
- Schedule and Game Updates: Games and scores will be posted at the rink after every game, plus you can catch the latest on our website at ldbmh.ca.
- Welcome Packages: Every team gets a sweet goodie bag upon arrival at Lac du Bonnet Arena before their first game, complete with tournament rules, schedule and a little treat bag for every player.
- Coaches will determine Player of the Game for their own teams after each game with brief Player of the Game presentation on ice after each game
- Medal Presentation for 1st, 2nd, and Runner Up teams for B Tier & C Tier
- Player of the Game swag sponsored by: Drifters, Rats Hockey Team & Ol’ Blues Hockey Team
Show Me the … Prizes!
- Progressive 50/50 Draws: Tickets 3 for $5 or 10 for $10
- Friday’s draw is at 7:30pm Friday March 6th
- Saturday’s draw is at 7:30pm Saturday March 7th (tickets will be sold at both LDB and Pinawa arenas throughout the day, 1 lucky winner will win the combined progressive pot)
- Sunday’s draw is at 3:30pm Sunday March 8th
- Check below for winning ticket numbers
- Toonie Stick: Draw will take place Saturday March 7th at 7:00pm
- Cost $2 per ticket
- Winner will receive stick & $100 cold hard cash
- Stick can be exchanged at Keystone Source for Sports Selkirk if size/hand does not work for winner
- Winning ticket will be posted
- Classic Plinko
- Cost $2 per drop – every player wins a prize!
- Super Plinko: Draw will take place Saturday March 7th at 7:00pm
- Cost $5 – get 3 drops – add up the numbers to earn entries into draw for Mystery Mini Sticks
- Winning ticket will be posted
- Silent Auction: Draw will take place Saturday March 7th at 7:00pm
- Prize Sheets – $10 each or 3 for $20
- Winning tickets will be posted
Tournament Rules: Let’s Play!
Here’s the scoop on how we’re rolling:
- Jerseys: Home teams rock dark, away teams go light.
- Benches: Follow the schedule for Home vs. Visitor sides.
- AP Players: Gotta be on the roster and same-tier calibre—fair’s fair!
- Game Setup: Full ice, 5 skaters + 1 goalie per side, big nets, and 3-minute warmups.
- Gameplay: Three 15-minute run-time periods, switching sides each period. Shift on the fly, icings are called, but no offsides. Face-offs happen at goals, penalties, pucks out of play, or goalie covers.
- Penalties: 2 minutes, clock stops, and the player sits even if the other team scores.
- Goal Limit: 5 goals max per player per game (excluding overtime)
- Timeouts: One 30-second breather per game per team.
- Flooding: Ice gets a refresh every two games.
- Refs Rule: On-ice calls are final—no arguing with the stripes!
Tied Up?
- 5-minute sudden-death overtime (goal limit resets to 0).
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Still tied? 3-player shootout time! Keep going ‘til we’ve got a winner—no repeats until everyone’s shot.
Why We Love This Weekend
The Candy Cup isn’t just about goals and glory—it’s about making memories, cheering loud, and having a blast. So lace up those skates, grab your sticks, and let’s make this a tournament to remember!
Thanks for being part of the 2026 Lac Du Bonnet U9 Candy Cup Tournament. See you at the rink—let’s have some FUN!
Want more details? Swing by ldbmh.ca for all the juicy updates!
Fuel Up
The canteen will be open daily, serving up goodies to keep you energized.
Chicken Chef (located across the street from arena) is offering a weekend special $5 Kids Meals
Drifters (located at JCT Hwy 11 & Hwy 313) is licensed and offers a menu with great selection
Teams
‘B’ Division
| Pool A | Pool B |
| SW Golden Knights | Beausejour Blade |
| Kenora Strone Lightning | Lakeside Falcons |
| Selkirk Fishermen | Lorette Comets |
| Pinawa Panthers | La Broquerie Habs |
‘C’ Division
| Pool C | Pool D |
| Lac Du Bonnet Lightning | Niverville Clippers White |
| Niverville Clippers Blue | Ste Anne Aces |
| Lorette Comets White | Lorette Comets Blue |
| Grunthal Red Wings | La Broquerie Habs C |
Schedule
Friday, March 6th, Lac Du Bonnet
| Time | Location | Home | Dressing Room | Away | Dressing Room |
| 1:30 – 2:30pm | LDB – Game 1 | Lac du Bonnet | Blues | Lorette White | 2 |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | LDB – Game 2 | Niverville Blue | 1 | Grunthal | 3 |
| 3:30-3:45pm | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 3:45 – 4:45pm | LDB – Game 3 | La Broquerie C | 2 | Niverville White | 4 |
| 4:45pm – 5:45pm | LDB – Game 4 | Lorette Blue | 1 | Ste Anne | 3 |
| 5:45 – 6:00pm | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | LDB – Game 5 | Beausejour | 4 | Lorette | 2 |
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | LDB – Game 6 | Pinawa | 1 | Selkirk | 3 |
Saturday, March 7th, Lac Du Bonnet and Pinawa
| Time | Location | Home | Dressing Room | Away | Dressing Room |
| 9:00 – 10:00am | LDB – Game 7 | Kenora | 1 | SW Golden Knights | 3 |
| 9:00 – 10:00am | Pinawa – Game 8 | Ste Anne | Niverville White | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00am | LDB – Game 9 | Lac du Bonnet | Blues | Niverville Blue | 4 |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Pinawa – Game 10 | La Broquerie C | Lorette Blue | ||
| 11:00 – 11:15am | LDB & Pinawa | FLOOD | |||
| 11:15 – 12:15pm | LDB – Game 11 | Lakeside | 1 | La Broquerie | 3 |
| 11:15-12:15pm | Pinawa – Game 12 | Pinawa | Kenora | ||
| 12:15 – 1:15pm | LDB – Game 13 | Lorette White | 2 | Grunthal | 4 |
| 12:15 – 1:15pm | Pinawa – Game 14 | SW Golden Knights | Selkirk | ||
| 1:15 – 1:30pm | LDB & Pinawa | FLOOD | |||
| 1:30 – 2:30pm | LDB – Game 15 | Beausejour | 1 | Lakeside | 3 |
| 1:30 – 2:30pm | Pinawa – Game 16 | Lorette | La Broquerie | ||
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | LDB – Game 17 | Ste Anne | 2 | La Broquerie C | 4 |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Pinawa – Game 18 | Niverville White | Lorette Blue | ||
| 3:30 – 3:45pm | LDB & Pinawa | FLOOD | |||
| 3:45 – 4:45pm | LDB – Game 19 | Lorette White | 1 | Niverville Blue | 3 |
| 3:45 – 4:45pm | Pinawa – Game 20 | Kenora | Selkirk | ||
| 4:45 – 5:45pm | LDB – Game 21 | Lac du Bonnet | Blues | Grunthal | 2 |
| 4:45 – 5:45pm | Pinawa – Game 22 | Pinawa | SW Golden Knights | ||
| 5:45 – 6:00pm | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | LDB – Game 23 | Beausejour | 1 | La Broquerie | 3 |
| 7:15 – 8:15pm | LDB – Game 24 | Lakeside | 2 | Lorette | 4 |
Sunday, March 8th, Lac Du Bonnet
| Time | Location | Home | Dressing Room | Away | Dressing Room |
| 9:00 – 10:00am | LDB – Game 25 | Pool C #2 – Lorette White | 1 | Pool D #1 – Ste Anne | 3 |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | LDB – Game 26 | Pool A#1 – Pinawa Panthers | 2 | Pool B #2 – Lorette B | 4 |
| 11:00 – 11:15am | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 11:15 – 12:15pm | LDB – Game 27 | Pool C #1 – Lac du Bonnet Lightning | 1 | Pool D #2 – Niverville White | 3 |
| 12:15pm – 1:15pm | LDB – Game 28 | Pool A #2 – Kenora Strone Lightning | 2 | Pool B #1 – La Broquerie | 4 |
| 1:15- 1:30pm | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | LDB – Game 29 | C Final – Winner Game 25 – Lorette Comets White | 3 | C Final – Winner Game 27 – Lac du Bonnet Lightning | Blues |
| 2:30 – 2:45pm | LDB | FLOOD | |||
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | LDB – Game 30 | B Final – Winner Game 26 – Lorette Comets | 2 | B Final – Winner Game 28 – La Broquerie | 4 |
Tournament Results
B SIDE CHAMPS: La Broquerie Habs
C SIDE CHAMPS: Lac du Bonnet Lightning
B SIDE 2ND PLACE: Lorette Comets
C SIDE 2ND PLACE: Lorette Comets White
B SIDE RUNNERS UP: Pinawa Panthers & Kenora Strone Lightning
C SIDE RUNNERS UP: Ste Anne Aces & Niverville Clippers White
Tournament Results
B-Division
| Pool A | SW Golden Knights | Kenora Strone Lightning | Selkirk Fishermen | Pinawa Panthers |
| SW Golden Knights | X | L 6-8 | W 7-6 | L 2-10 |
| Kenora Strone Lightning | W 8-6 | X | W 10-4 | L 2-12 |
| Selkirk Fishermen | L 6-7 | L 4-10 | X | L 2-9 |
| Pinawa Panthers | W 10-2 | W 12-2 | W 9-2 | X |
| Pool B | Beausejour Blades | Lakeside Falcons | Lorette Comets | La Broquerie Habs |
| Beausejour Blades | X | W 7-3 | L 3-8 | L 3-15 |
| Lakeside Falcons | L 3-7 | X | L 1-5 | L 1-12 |
| Lorette Comets | W 8-3 | W 5-1 | X | L 5-8 |
| La Broquerie Habs | W 15-3 | W 12-1 | W 8-5 | X |
C-Division
| Pool C | Lac du Bonnet Lightning | Niverville Clippers Blue | Lorette Comets White | Grunthal Red Wings |
| Lac du Bonnet Lightning | X | W 9-1 | W 5-2 | W 5-0 |
| Niverville Clippers Blue | L 1-9 | X | L 2-5 | W 5-3 |
| Lorette Comets White | L 2-5 | W 5-2 | X | W 12-2 |
| Grunthal Red Wings | L 0-5 | L 3-5 | L 2-12 | X |
| Pool D | Niverville Clippers White | Ste Anne Aces | Lorette Comets Blue | La Broquerie C |
| Niverville Clippers White | X | L 5-9 | W 9-3 | W 6-1 |
| Ste Anne Aces | W 9-5 | X | W 9-3 | W 12-8 |
| Lorette Comets Blue | L 3-9 | L 3 – 9 | X | L 4-6 |
| La Broquerie C | L 1 – 6 | L 8-12 | W 6-4 | X |
Prize/Draw Winners
50/50 Winners:
- Friday’s 50/50 – $255 winning ticket number: 78271-149 – CLAIMED
- Saturday 50/50 winning ticket number: $1383 winning ticket number: 78271-728 – CLAIMED
- Sunday 50/50 – $258 – winning ticket number: 48657-684 (brown ticket)
Silent Auction Winners:
- Prize 1: Mega Candy Bundle – winning ticket number: 040966 – CLAIMED
- Prize 2 – FXR Black – winning ticket number: 022917 – CLAIMED
- Prize 3 – FXR Pink – winning ticket number: 022901 – CLAIMED
- Prize 4 – Lego & Hockey Bundle – winning ticket number: 040934 – CLAIMED
- Prize 5 – Craft Bundle – winning ticket number: 040937 – CLAIMED
- Prize 6 – Kids Outdoor Bundle – winning ticket number: 040963 – CLAIMED
- Prize 7 – Fishing Bundle – winning ticket number: 022915 – CLAIMED
- Prize 8 – Stay & Play Package – winning ticket number: 040927 – CLAIMED
- Prize 9 – Movie Night Bundle – winning ticket number: 040961 – CLAIMED
- Prize 10 – Lottery Tree – winning ticket number: 040976 – CLAIMED
- Prize 11 – Candy & Smart Watch Bundle – winning ticket number: 040836 – CLAIMED
- Prize 12 – Coffee & Tea Bundle – winning ticket number: 040942 – CLAIMED
- Prize 13 – Men’s Bundle – winning ticket number: 022952 – CLAIMED
- Prize 14 – Wine Night Bundle – winning ticket number: 040924 – CLAIMED
- Prize 15 – Women’s Bundle – winning ticket number: 040997 – CLAIMED
- Prize 16 – Outdoor Fun Bundle – winning ticket number: 040883 – CLAIMED
Toonie Stick Winner: 389752 – CLAIMED
Super Plinko Winners:
- Prize 1 – Mystery Mini Right Hand Stick & Bag winning ticket number: 2603924 – CLAIMED
- Prize 2 – Mystery Mini Left Stick winning ticket number: 68608-941 – CLAIMED
- Prize 3 – Mystery Mini Right Stick winning ticket number: 596217 – CLAIMED
Thank you
It’s frustrating and disappointing watching our U9 “B” team getting killed by the La Broquerie “A” team.
This isn’t the first tournament that they have blown-out this year, but if the organizers are going to let this happen then we are going to pass on this tournament in the future.
It really wouldn’t take much effort to vet the teams online and make sure that they are entered into the proper tier.
Thanks,
Thank you for your concern Marc! The teams were properly vetted. Seasonal standings and game results were submitted and reviewed, so please don’t assume the organizers haven’t done their due diligence. I’d recommend contacting the organizers and inquiring about the process instead to publicly commenting. Better luck next year.
I attended the Arena yesterday and watched some really good performances by all of the players. A couple of the games were a little lopsided. This is going to happen in most tournaments played.Hopefully the kids will remember their experience that they had playing here in Lac du Bonnet. A lot of work has gone into making this tournament the success it is. The Arena looks very inviting as you walk into the lobby with all of the decorations,silent Auction, Loonie stick, 50/50.To all the people and businesses that contributed to this I thank you. The smell of the delicious food being made by Connie herself coming from Our Canteen. The cleanliness of the Arena. Congrats must go out to all the organizers, players,coaches,referees,parents and Arena staff. Without you all ,there wouldn’t be tournaments like this. Win or lose you are all winners in my opinion.