By Sesi King 

Pro Hockey arrives in Akwesasne

 

The Akwesasne Warriors’ ceremonial puck drop. Front to back: Rome’s Anthony Monte, Chief Larry King, Owner Basem Awwad, Grand Chief Mike Mitchell, artist John Thomas, and Akwesasne Warrior Pierre Dagenais.

The atmosphere of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Saturday evening was filled with excitement, as the first ever professional hockey game took place on Akwesasne Ice.  The crowd around the arena was estimated to be at about 1700 in attendance.  ...



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