Hockey Tourney this week

With a new ice rink in town, Three Forks Mayor Sean Gifford is hoping to see more local involvement in hockey. This weekend will serve as an opportunity to showcase the sport in the Gallatin Valley with two of his daughters playing at a home tournament for the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association U14 Girls team.

The tournament scheduled from Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5, will feature Utah, Idaho, and Flathead County teams.

Gifford is hopeful this tournament can draw attention to the program.  

"The girls' hockey program can be an afterthought at times. However, it's not intentio...