Thursday, September 24, 2026
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The Coeur d'Alene Hockey Association 13U Thunder won the Kimberley 13U Tournament this past weekend in Kimberly, British Columbia, going undefeated against some strong Canadian teams. The Thunder was the only U.S. team in the tournament and held their opponents to seven goals in five games. The defense was led by Benjamin and Jameson Whitcomb, Owen Peterson, Gio Balsimo, Daniel Ploof and Max Spencer, in front of goaltender Remington Price. Angelo Brown led all scorers with nine goals, including the game winning goal in the finals with only 28 seconds remaining against the other undefeated team, the Kimberley Dynamiters, breaking the 2-2 tie and securing the championship. Kingston Howard, Jaxon Wabs, Emmett Borjessan, Jase Van Valin, Jack Magnus, Finn Nelson, Cason Terracciano and Brixton Turrell added goals and assists for the Thunder, which beat Chestermere 11-1, Creston 4-0, Trail 4-2, Rockies High Country 8-1 in the semifinals and the Kimberley Dynamiters 4-2 in the final. In the front is goalie Remington Price; second row from left, Angelo Brown (72 on arm), Jack Magnus, Brixton Turrell, Jaxon Wabs, Kingston Howard, Benjamin Whitcomb, Jameson Whitcomb and Max Spencer; and back row from left, Daniel Ploof, Gio Balsimo, Annie Brown (Assistant Coach), Finn Nilson (in far back above Annie Brown), Owen Peterson, Emmett Borjessan, Rhett Nilson (head coach), Cason Terracciano, Jase Van Halin and Jeremy Price (assistant coach). Not pictured is Jesse Balsimo (assistant coach).

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