The Inside Scoop on the Battle for the Blue Ox
If you've ever spent a freezing November weekend in a North Country rink, you probably know the battle for the blue ox is basically the Super Bowl of early-season youth hockey. For those who aren't familiar, this isn't some weird folklore reenactment or a lumberjack competition—though the trophy might suggest otherwise. It's one of the most prestigious, high-intensity Bantam and PeeWee hockey tournaments in the United States, held right in the heart of the "State of Hockey." ...