Vanderhoof Atom Bears transformed into Kodiaks and Grizzlies for an at-home tournament this weekend.
Stacked with all the girls of Vanderhoof’s Atom Minor Hockey division, Grizzlies won third place, losing 3-4 to Fort St. James on Jan. 22 for the second time in the event.
Kodiaks triumphed over Fraser Lake for sixth place with a 6-5 shootout.
Fort St. James placed second behind tournament champions Smithers, losing 3-6 in the finals game.
“The kids played well as a team and was very respectful,” said Fort St. James Atom coach Andrew Hoy. “Our goalies played very well throughout the weekend.”