Coaches, players, and officials from the Airdrie U18 CFR Bisons are sure to be disappointed after a tournament that they've been a part of in recent years was cancelled for 2020/2021 because of uncertainty over COVID-19.  

The Mac's Tournament Committee has cancelled the event which has been held in the Saddledome in Calgary from December 26th to January 1st each year since 1978.  A release on the tournament website from Larry Herbison, the Tournament Chair says:

"The social responsibility in regards to the safety of the participants, volunteers, spectators, and facility staff is one of the prime factors for this decision.  The challenges for International teams participation Western Canadian teams and associated hotels and team logistics while maintaining the current guidelines associate with Covid-19 could not be met to ensure the safety of everyone."

Herbison went on to thank their partners in the event and said they're looking forward to putting on an even better tournament in 2021-2022.

The Bisons have been part of the tournament several times over the years and have taken part in the event since coming to Airdrie in 2017.  During the 2018-2019 tourney, the Bisons acquitted themselves very well when they made it to the quarter-finals. 

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