The Esso Cup started with a bang Saturday night, as the region gathered for fireworks and to welcome teams from across Canada who will be competing in this elite female midget national championship.  The first round of games started Sunday, and we were happy to welcome you to the arena prior to the Pembina Valley Hawk's opening game against the West representatives, the Prince Albert Bears.

 

Chuck Vandaele had a pregame opportunity to talk with player, parents and a former Esso Cup Winner, Madison Hutchinson.  Here are those interviews:

Meet some of the Lady Hawks:  Hannah Petrie, Karsty Nicholaisen and Cara Fijala 

 

Madison Hutchinson is a former Esso Cup Winner

 

People have come a long way to cheer on their team.  Meet the Moms from PEI

 

You can track the results of the week's action in the Local Sports section of Pembina Valley Online all week long.

Below's a few of the people we had a chance to meet on their way into the building.