North York has a way to beat the February blahs - playing hockey. No fewer than three hockey tournaments are planned for the first weekend of February (Feb. 3 to 5) in North York:
- The North York Knights Challenge 2012 Hockey Tournament featuring teams at the 'A' rep level in age divisions from minor atom (2002) to midget (1994). All games take place at Canlan Ice Sports, located on the grounds of York University. For the schedule and other info, visit www.knightshockeychallenge.com/index.html- The Toronto City Blues hockey club Escape the Blues minor hockey tournament featuring teams at the A and AA rep levels in age divisions from minor atom to midget. All games take place at Chesswood Arena, 4000 Chesswood Dr., in North York. For the schedule and other info, visit www.torontocityblues.com/- The Presidents Cup Challenge hosted by Downsview Beavers Hockey Club featuring teams at the select level in age divisions from novice (2003) through to minor midget (1996). All games are at either Downsview Arena, 1633 Wilson Ave., or Roding Arena, 600 Roding St. (Keele and Wilson). For the schedule and other info, visit www.downsviewhockeyclub.com/