Chicago Gay Hockey Team Wins Los Angeles Tournament
Fri. September 16, 2005 12:00 AM by GayWebMonkey.com
Chicago, IL -
The Chicago Black Wolves won the championship of the annual Coors Cup hockey tournament, played Sept. 1-5 in Los Angeles.
The Black Wolves cruised to the championship in their 12-team division, marking the first out-of-state tournament title in the three-year history of the Chicago Gay Hockey Association (CGHA).
"It was great to finally win our first tournament," said CGHA founder and president Chuck Jacobson. The CGHA previously has competed in tournaments in Toronto and New York City.
The Chicagoans out-shot their five Los Angeles opponents 155-32 and out-scored their foes 27-7, including a 3-0 championship game win over the White Russians.
"Everyone played exceptional, with great positioning throughout," said CGHA tournament coordinator Billy Rey. "The defense was outstanding and the offense's fore-checking was phenomenal, not allowing the other teams to get (their offense) started."
Center Larry Zyks of Chicago (four goals, three assists) was named the tournament's Offensive MVP, while CurtisYoung (10 goals, 10 assists) was the Defensive MVP. CGHA goalie John Adams was the co-Goalie MVP.
"I was honored to win the award," said Adams, a Chicago resident. "It was terrific getting the shutout in the championship game; that was the icing on the championship cake, especially because it was my first team championship.
"I couldn't be happier."
With the title, the CGHA received a $1,000 prize check, with $700 being donated to Vital Bridges in Chicago and $300 going to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
"The tournament was a blast," said Laura Moss, the Black Wolves' lone female participant. "This really is a great bunch of guys to play with."
The Black Wolves cruised to the championship in their 12-team division, marking the first out-of-state tournament title in the three-year history of the Chicago Gay Hockey Association (CGHA).
"It was great to finally win our first tournament," said CGHA founder and president Chuck Jacobson. The CGHA previously has competed in tournaments in Toronto and New York City.
The Chicagoans out-shot their five Los Angeles opponents 155-32 and out-scored their foes 27-7, including a 3-0 championship game win over the White Russians.
"Everyone played exceptional, with great positioning throughout," said CGHA tournament coordinator Billy Rey. "The defense was outstanding and the offense's fore-checking was phenomenal, not allowing the other teams to get (their offense) started."
Center Larry Zyks of Chicago (four goals, three assists) was named the tournament's Offensive MVP, while CurtisYoung (10 goals, 10 assists) was the Defensive MVP. CGHA goalie John Adams was the co-Goalie MVP.
"I was honored to win the award," said Adams, a Chicago resident. "It was terrific getting the shutout in the championship game; that was the icing on the championship cake, especially because it was my first team championship.
"I couldn't be happier."
With the title, the CGHA received a $1,000 prize check, with $700 being donated to Vital Bridges in Chicago and $300 going to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
"The tournament was a blast," said Laura Moss, the Black Wolves' lone female participant. "This really is a great bunch of guys to play with."
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