16U-AA Earns Carmen Starr Memorial Day Classic Title
The Santa Barbara Ice Hawks 16U AA ice hockey team captured the Carmen Starr Memorial Day Classic championship over the weekend in Los Angeles.
The Ice Hawks, made up of athletes from all across Santa Barbara County, went undefeated in the tournament with wins over teams from California, Colorado and Canada.
In the championship game, Santa Barbara pulled out a 4-3 victory in overtime thanks to a game-winning goal by Charles Lovette.
“The players earned an opportunity through their hard work and dedication to each other and took full advantage, bringing home a banner for Santa Barbara,” Ice Hawks head coach Bryce Wendel said.
The Ice Hawks will now gear up for the 2025-26 season, beginning with tryouts on June 13th and 21st. For more information, visit www.sbicehawks.com.