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PAGE 2 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 HINTON WEEKLY continued from front sport, got to play a fun game against Skye and Marshall from Paw Patrol as well as Hinton's Athacat and HCHS Howler,” said Nelson. “Everyone took home medals in Active Start and U10. The U12 gold medal was won by Edmonton Vortex, and the silver medal went to our own Hinton Wild.” “U14 was a great battle with St. Albert Rebels taking the gold and Spruce Grove Boom. In their Open Division, the gold medal game was a back-and-forth with a buzzer-beater goal by Hinton Xtreme to keep the gold medal at home and silver going to the Calgary Emperors,” Nelson Ringette's 'Friends on Ice' draws 24 teams for lively weekend added. Teams also took in Marmot skiing, scavenger hunts around town, mini putt, and evening outings to local restaurants and establishments. “They were welcomed by the community, and for that, we were thankful,” said Nelson. “The organizing committee did an amazing job, but if it weren't for all the volunteers and sponsors within the community, none of it would have been possible,” Nelson concluded. The Hinton Open Xtreme team during the Friends on Ice Tournament at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre on January 17. Hinton U10 Wild team during the Friends on Ice Tournament at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre in HInton.