This past February, the Vermont Flames, a year-round youth hockey organization that includes players from throughout the state, participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament and skated away as the first Vermont team in the history of the 63-year-old event to win it all.

The Flames team is made up of some of the top players in the state including the two goalies, Isaac Tane and Kaleb Sanderson, who are both from Quechee.

The Tournament is the oldest and most prestigious youth hockey tournament in the world and unofficially serves as the Pee-Wee (13U) World Championships. Founded in 1960, the event is attended annually by more than 2,250 competitors from over 15 countries.… Read More