The Jaca Ice Club Veterans 1 was proclaimed champion of 30th International Veterans Ice Hockey Tournament Jaca City that was held this weekend in the city. It had the participation of teams of Canada, United States, Slovakia, Finland, France, Combined International and Spainamong others.
Jaca, epicenter of veteran ice hockey
Last weekend, Jaca once again became the epicenter of international ice hockey with the celebration of the 30th Jaca City Veterans International Ice Hockey Tournament, which brought together approximately 200 veteran athletes from different parts of the world.
After three days of intense competition, the Club Hielo Jaca Veteranos 1 team was crowned champion of the tournament, defeating the Jockers Hockey, a team from North Carolina, United States, in an exciting and highly contested final.
The decisive match between the Jaca Veteranos 1 Ice Club and the Jockers Hockey kept the fans expectant until the last minute
The decisive match between the Jaca Veteranos 1 Ice Club and the Jockers Hockey kept the fans expectant until the last minute. Both teams, known for their experience and talent, offered a duel full of emotion and competitiveness, with plays that showed the quality and level of veteran hockey. The final, which was played on Sunday afternoon, was the perfect closing to a tournament that stood out for its high sporting level, in which each team left everything on the ice.
In addition to the exciting final, the matches for third and fourth place were not far behind in intensity. PGKA Las Vegas, from the United States, managed to take third place after a close match, leaving the French Les Vendangeurs de Bordeaux in fourth place. Both teams demonstrated their dedication to the sport and their high competitive level, providing a spectacle worthy of the tradition of this tournament.
Wooden Spoon for FC Barcelona Veterans
As is customary in this tournament, the team that finishes in last position wins the emblematic “Wooden Spoon”, a symbolic trophy that not only recognizes the final classification, but also represents a challenge to improve in the next edition. This year, the honor of carrying the spoon fell to the FC Barcelona Veterans team, who have already made the commitment to return next year to fight for another team to take it. This tradition, Far from being a disgrace, it reinforces the camaraderie between the teams and adds a fun and motivating element for future editions.
Global projection of the Jaca City Veterans International Ice Hockey Tournament
The 30th Jaca City Veterans International Ice Hockey Tournament has had the participation of teams from Canada, United States, Slovakia, Finland, France, Combined International and Spainamong others, demonstrating once again the global projection of the event. More than 200 veteran players, all with a life dedicated to hockey, gathered in Jaca to enjoy their shared passion for this sport.
On Saturday afternoon, the Jaca City Council organized a reception for the 14 participating teams, where each club gave the city a commemorative t-shirt of the edition. The shirts, with the number 30 and the JACA name on the back, symbolize the link between the city and this international tournamentwhich has been a reference in veteran ice hockey.
The oldest of the tournament
One of the most endearing moments of the weekend was the special match played between the oldest players of the tournament, whose ages ranged between 57 and 78 years. This match was a tribute to the sportsmanship and longevity of these players in the world of hockey. It is worth highlighting the presence of a 78-year-old player Patrice Pourtanelfrom the Jaca Veteranos Ice Club, who showed that the passion for hockey has no age limits.
The tournament began last Friday at 7:30 p.m., and continued until Sunday afternoon, when the curtains on this intense competition closed around 5:00 p.m. In total, 45 games were played over three days, accumulating more than 900 minutes of ice hockey. The teams were divided into three groups of five, competing in regular phases on Friday and Saturday to define the matches that would decide the champion and the holder of the Wooden Spoon. Each game was an example of the commitment and dedication of the veterans, who offered a show that will remain in the memories of those in attendance.
The Club Hielo Jaca Veteranos Sports Association thanks all the participating teams for their effort, dedication and sportsmanship, factors that have been key to the resounding success of this tournament. They also thank the Jaca City Council and the Red Cross for their collaboration.
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