The Richmond A1 Blues hockey team will be taking its dream season all the way to the provincial championships in Kelowna.
With tournament victories at Seafair, Phoenix and the Richmond Midget International under their belts, the Blues booked their ticket to the Okanagan by capturing last week's Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association final four championship.
The Blues entered the round-robin event with an undefeated post-season record then locked up the B.C. berth with wins over Port Coquitlam (6-2), Abbotsford (5-2) and Semiahmoo (4-2).
The coaching staff, led by Norm MacAulay and assistants Rob McIntyre, Robert Savage and Bryan Downey say there are a number of factors that have led to the team's memorable 2011-12 campaign. They include a hard work ethic and the personal sacrifice made from the goaltenders to the forwards that was required to be a dominant team. A difficult schedule resulted in several injuries and fortunately the depth of Richmond Minor's A2 midget team has helped when necessary.
The team is grateful of the support from family, friends and sponsors that has provided so much energy. The championships will get underway on Saturday..
