Photo: Whale Cove Whalers take Johnny Kook cup

The hometown Whale Cove Whalers celebrate their victory over Rankin Inlet A & R March 29 which means the Johnny Kook Memorial cup will stay in Whale Cove this year. The four-on-four tournament, which ran March 27 to March 29, is held annually to honour the late Johnny Kook, a beloved resident and local hockey fan. Another team from Rankin Inlet, the Inuks, took third place this year. Back row, from left: Joey Arualak, Alex Makin, Dodai Kriterdlik, Chris Jones, Ronnie Ekwalak, Tyson Panika, Mikey Okalik and Simon Enuapik Jr. Front row, from left, Goalie David Oklaga, Luke Kabloona and Darryl Adjuk. (PHOTO BY NOEL KALUDJAK)