Hocktoberfest...A Spooktacular Success!!!
By Bob Bellacicco
for In Play! Magazine
Two years of hard work paid off for the organizers of Hocktoberfest, the largest female hockey tournament ever hosted in Essex-County.
“We’re still in shock. The feedback we’re getting is positive. People are writing in thanking us for providing them with competitive games, great officiating and a great tournament overall. We’re beaming with pride and thanking everyone” says Cathy Murphy, one of the tournament organizers.
Murphy praised the co-operative effort put forth by the City of Windsor, Town of Tecumseh and the Town of LaSalle in providing arenas to accommodate the tournament. She also cited the help of a large group of volunteers.
“We sent out posters last year. 170 people signed up.” Murphy continues, “A lot of the people that came out to help weren’t even involved in hockey.”
“It was a huge step for women’s hockey and the area” says Murphy. “I think we’re going to see more teams on board. More Europeans that’s for sure. I’m looking forward to next year.”
Murphy says that plans for next year’s event began the day this year’s festival started. She estimates that the local economy received a 3.5 million dollar boost from the tournament.
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