10/12/2026
WHAT A WEEKEND! 2026 Varsity JOHN WOLD CUP.
What an incredible weekend of hockey!
As we wrap up the 2026 John Wold Cup Varsity Tournament, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the amazing people who made this weekend such a success!
TO OUR TEAMS: Cheyenne Capitals, Pinedale Glaciers, Gillette Grizzlies, and Casper Oilers — THANK YOU! What an outstanding group of young athletes and coaches! The talent, sportsmanship, determination, and passion for the game displayed this weekend were incredible. You should all be proud!
TO OUR COACHES: Thank you for the time, energy, leadership, and dedication you pour into your athletes every day. From practices and game preparation to encouragement from the bench, you help these players grow both on and off the ice. Your commitment to developing confident, hardworking athletes and great teammates does not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do!
TO OUR REFEREES & VOLUNTEERS: Tournaments like this simply do not happen without you! From the first puck drop to the final buzzer, your time, dedication, and willingness to step up made all the difference. We appreciate every single one of you!
TO THE CASPER ICE ARENA RINK STAFF: THANK YOU for everything you do behind the scenes to keep our rink running and our ice ready for every game! We know tournament weekends mean long hours, quick turnarounds, and a whole lot of hard work. Your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond do not go unnoticed. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing rink staff supporting our athletes and our hockey community!
TO OUR HOCKEY PARENTS: We know where the REAL support comes from — YOU! The countless miles traveled, early mornings, late nights, and sacrifices you make for your athletes do not go unnoticed. Thank you for sharing your amazing kids with us this weekend and for being their biggest fans!
TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: We cannot thank you enough! Your willingness to step up and invest in our young athletes and community means more than you know. Your generosity helps make events like the John Wold Cup possible. For a hometown tournament like ours, community support means EVERYTHING! We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you!
Cheba Hut
Swagger Sneakers and Styles
Farmers Insurance, Michael Erickson Agency
Pepsi
TO BEAR CREEK ORIGINALS: A HUGE shoutout to our amazing tournament apparel partner! Thank you for helping make this weekend special and giving our hockey families some great tournament gear to take home!
TO XANNAH: WOW! Thank you for capturing all the action and unforgettable moments on the ice! Your photography was amazing, and we appreciate you sharing your talent with our hockey families!
FROM ALL OF US AT THE CASPER AMATEUR HOCKEY CLUB — THANK YOU!
It takes an entire hockey community to pull off a successful tournament, and this weekend was proof of just how special our hockey family truly is.
We are proud to host the John Wold Cup, proud of the athletes who competed, and beyond grateful for everyone who helped make this weekend one to remember!
Until next year… THANK YOU for making the 2026 John Wold Cup Varsity Tournament a SUCCESS!
