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The Ontario Minor Hockey Association kicked off the championship tournament March 15th, and last year's champions are hungry for another victory.
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The Barrie Jr. Colts Atom AAA team are not only the defending champions from the previous season, but also this year's tournament host. The tournament will take place March 15th-17th at Holly Recreation Centre.
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The Jr. Colts are heading into the tournament as the 1st place team in the west with a regular season record of 26-3-5. The team played the Halton Hills Hurricanes in their first game and finished with a tie of 2-2.
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Fans filled the stands to show their support, eager to see if the colts can take the gold on home ice!
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