Crowchild Twin Arena Oldtimers (CTAOT)
Hockey Tournament

Oldtimers Hockey: "Where your ego writes cheques your body can't cash!"

Played out of the beautiful Crowchild Twin Arena, in Scenic Acres, Calgary, this tournament has been running (in various formats) since 1993 (which was the 10th anniversary of the Crowchild Twin Arena building, built in 1983).

This is a fun tournament, with players ranging in age from the low 30s, right up to the late 60s (and higher?).  Most players are from the surrounding communities of Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, and Varsity.  Originally, this tournament showcased the talents of various Crowchild Arena based groups: Scenic Acres Oldtimers, Coaches, Brew Crew, Varsity Velocity, and more.

In 2007, the tournament took a twist with the introduction of the 1972 "Summit Series" Group A.  Players were grouped into new teams: Canada, Russia, Sweden, and Finland, wearing jerseys specially made for the tourney. With 'national' pride running high, games were a little more intense (for what 'oldtimers' could muster!) than in previous years! (introduced original 4 sets of "Summit Series" jerseys & 4 garment bags - Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland)

 

     
Canada                         Russia                         Sweden                         Finland    TM

 

In 2009, we introduced the jerseys for our "Summit Series" Group B, comprised of the powerhouse squads of Australia, Ireland, Spain, and Italy!  (introduced additional 4 sets of "Summit Series" jerseys & 4 garment bags - Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy & introduced 8 sets of socks )

 

Australia                   Ireland                  Spain                  Italy

 

In 2011, we introduced "The Don Bourne Memorial Trophy."   

 

"Summit Series" Standings

2007 
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland

Winners: Finland (Captain: Timmje O-Bjorn, Goalie: Glenn McQueen, Ryan Sadler, Brent Irving, Bob Lee, John Corrigal, Marvin Nickel, Gerard Dobek, Brian Laurie, Jason Hutchins, Dave Karbashewski, Doug Sharp, Greg Watson, Mark Studer, Richard Bueckert)
 

 

2008
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Kazakhstan (guest appearance)

Winners: Sweden (Captain: Danke Svenherauf, Goalie: Glenn McQueen, Tim Blackwell, Vince Ekvall, Francois Dion, Brian Laurie, Keith Meservia, Ron Popowich, Paul Coward, Mark Fioretti, Claude Dupuis, Adam Shelly, Roy Thomson, Rob Burgener, Jim Montgomery, Stephen Green)

 

2009
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Italy (Captain: Daniello Heraufolo, Goalie: Shayne Smith, Chris Hollingsworth, Mat Reay, Jason Dawson, Keith Braun, Clay Pelletier, Jonni Bilton, Gord Orr, Keith Muir, Harry Siewert, Rob Burgener, Bill Moore, John Corrigal, Jamie Spademan, Jason Hutchins)

 

2010
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Australia (Captain: Michael "Playin' with My Dingo" McLeod, Goalie: Corey Walyuchow, Greg Drew, Marv Nickel, Milt Nickel, Matt Glowa, Gerard Dobek, Dean Casorso, Duff Horne, Neil O'Connor, John Smith, Bob Lee, Andrew Killick, Steve Sterling, Dean Koch, Bob Modray)

 

2011 
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Italy (Captain: Christopholo "Night Nurse" Coltmano, Goalie: Paul Marsh, Steve Sterling, Clint Coltman, Pierre Morel, Marco Lebrasseur, Todd Noble, Keith Braun, Jeff Friesen, Eric Gagnon, Duncan Mackey, Marv Nickel, Jason Urekar, Matt Glowa, T.M. Gunderson, Bryan Boechler)

 

2012
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Italy (Captain: Kentonio Toewsolo, Goalie: Colin Bielesch, Garry Sutherland, Werner Gartner, Ron Popowich, Chris Toews, Jim Brady, Parker Foord, Jeremy Gukert, Mike Dlugan, Shane Sutherland, Brian Laurie, Ryan Nield, Lee Jackson, Bruce Thornton, Brett Sutherland)

 

2013
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Russia (Captain: Danovski Heraufovich, Goalie: Allan Manz, Bill Hamilton, Chris Hollingsworth, Dale Shipman, Eric Gagnon, Garry Sutherland, Gord Orr, John Smith, Kent Peters, Louis Paksi, Mike Parker, Pat Gaudet, Shane Sutherland, Tyler Bergh, Tyson MacDonald)

March 10, 2013 Global TV coverage: click here!

 

2014
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Italy (Captain: Kenolo Toewsofini, Goalie: Jeff Toews, Steve Tuckey, Ronald Popowich, Bryce Jones, Nick Jozwiak, John Robertson, Jeff Loessin, Garry Sutherland, Brendon Hang, Steve Glowa, Christopher Toews, Sylvain Drolet, Jamie Skawski)

 

2015
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Finland (Captain: Kentti Toewsqvist, Goalie: Allan Manz, Scott Moorman, Greg Claggett, Desmond Jordan, Jason Katzeley, Joe McCormick, Ron Watson, T.M. Gunderson, Joe Herauf, John Robertson, Bryan Boechler, Arlin Amundrud, Mark McCalder, Bob Lee, Rob McDonald)

 

2016
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Spain (Captain: Dan Herauf-Valdez-de-Pena, Goalie: Tom Heffner, Brad Orr, Chris Ruttle, Christopher Toews, Curtis Spitula, Doug Sharp, Eric Gagnon, Iain Little, Jamie Proudfoot, Jonni Bilton, Max Peddlesden, Scott Moorman, Steve Tuckey, Tim Bendle)

  

 

2017
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Spain (Captain: Mike "Hey Meester" McLeod, Goalie: Justin Brennan, Arlin Amundrud, Brian Laurie, Chris Murphy, Chris Ruttle, Craig Quipp, Greg Sine, John Reid, John Smith, Ken Toews, Kerry Stevenson, Nick Jozwiak, Ron Popowich, Tyler Bergh) 

  

 

2018
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Australia (Captain: Dean "Whackin' My Wallabee" Koch, Goalie: Mike Klinzmann/Toby Redfern, Mike Dirrane, Don Gillis, Jon Lambe, Stephane Piche, Greg Claggett, Jason Rumbolt, Ken Bowie, Joshua Hartloper, Gary Venables, John Boone, Doug Scott, Josh Taylor, Bill Hamilton)

 

 

2019
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy

Winners: Australia (Captain: Bryan "A Dingo Ate My Baby" Boechler, Goalie: Byron Koop, Louis Devost, Brad Orr, Stephen Yao, Theo Hennig, Jeremy Gukert, Greg Claggett, Mark Close, Jay Lukin, Kerry Jamieson, Troy Cleghhorn, Jonni Bilton, Austin Kowalsky, Dave McLeod, Kerry Stevenson)

 

 

 

Crowchild Twin Arena

Address: 185 Scenic Acres Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta  T3L 1L4
Telephone: W403.239.0171
Fax: F403.241.9146
Website: www.CrowchildTwinArena.net
E-mail: twinadslATtelus.net (change the AT to @ before sending)

There is:
- no charge for viewing admission to the tournament
- lots of free parking
- full concession on site
- plenty of safe viewing area.

Come on out and cheer on your favorite country!  Bring your flags - show your colors!!  Bring the kids!!

Family and friends are more than welcome to come and watch the activities.  Turn up the pacemaker and pass the Geritol!

 

In memory of Don Bourne
1954 - 2010
(goalie for CTAOT)

 

In memory of Larry "Wade" Schumaker 1965 - 2013 (CTAOT player)