The sport with the most vocal parents, hockey, can’t help but take centre stage for families from the Kivalliq and across the territory.
Many Nunavummiut made the trek to Fort McMurray to support their child or relative, and many were decked in jerseys of their family’s name or custom-designed parkas representing Nunavut colours.
No matter the division, the fans love their Team Nunavut hockey players.
Garren Voisey patrols play from his position on defence for the U19 squad. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Iqaluit’s Keenen Uluqsi watches play from the bench with the U16s. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Jimmy Ollie shuts the door for Nunavut against Alaska. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Kadin Eetuk buzzes around the Alaskan net. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Kobe Tanuyak cheers after a goal against Alaska Tuesday, Jan. 31. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Koby Connelly eyes down a defender in preliminary play for U19 hockey. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Kylan Saviakjuk leads his U16 team down the ice. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Max Ammaq swings a backhander at the Alaska goalie. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
Pangnirtung’s Nate Dialla eyes up a defender. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo