The EDZA South U13 AAA hockey team, which includes players from the Kennebecasis Valley, has qualified to play in the New Brunswick Provincial Championship in Moncton following a successful run in February 2026. This achievement brings young athletes from the Quispamsis and Rothesay areas to a high-level competition against the best teams from across the province.
While the players often develop through the Kennebecasis Valley Minor Hockey Association, AAA teams in New Brunswick are managed at the regional level by the East District Zone Activity (EDZA). Reaching this level of play is a major milestone for the players, as U13 AAA is the top tier for their age group in the New Brunswick minor hockey system.
The provincial tournament is being held in Moncton, a city that often serves as a central hub for regional sports because of its extensive arena facilities. The event brings together top-ranked regional teams to compete for the provincial title and a spot in the Atlantic Regional Championship.
Qualification for these championship events typically happens after league playoffs finish in February or early March. For the local players and their families, the trip to Moncton represents the result of a full season of travel, training, and hard work on the ice.
