The Brooks Bandits win the Rocky Mountain Challenge. Brooks Bandits/Davin Beer

By Eli J. Ridder

SPORTS

Brooks Bandits win Rocky Mountain Challenge

Jun 1, 2024 | 11:53 PM

The Brooks Bandits on Saturday night capped off the franchise’s first playoff run in a new league with a ceremonial championship, claiming an unofficial title as the best team in the British Columbia Hockey League.

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The Bandits beat the Surrey Eagles — the winning junior hockey team out of B.C. — in Game 2 of the best-of-three series 4-1 to claim victory in the one-time Rocky Mountain Challenge.

The Bandits have been driving into uncharted territory since the team left the Alberta Junior Hockey League in February, along with four other franchises.

The Brooks players booked their ticket to the Rocky Mountain Challenge by winning the league’s Alberta Cup last week.

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