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18th annual Eric Nystedt Memorial Basketball tourney tips off tomorrow

NEWS RELEASE ERIC NYSTEDT MEMORIAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ************************* The 18th annual Eric Nystedt Memorial boys basketball tournament is slated to tip off this Friday, in Sault Ste. Marie.

NEWS RELEASE

ERIC NYSTEDT MEMORIAL
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
 
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The 18th annual Eric Nystedt Memorial boys basketball tournament is slated to tip off this Friday, in Sault Ste. Marie.

The tournament started in 1995 at Bawating Collegiate as a Midget tournament in memory of the former student and fallen OPP Officer. 

Last year, Scott Gray (Sault College), Seth Cond (Superior Heights), and Jeff Giovanatti (Korah) united to coordinate the 2013 tournament and offer divisions at both the Junior and senior level, with the sole purpose of remembering Eric. 

Eric Nystedt was a Sault Ste. Marie native who followed his dream and becam an OPP officer in 1990. 

Tragically while on duty, Eric was fatally wounded. 

Eric was known for his commitment to physical fitness, hard work and sense of community. 

It is in his memory that the inspiration for this tournament began in 1995, and continues to this day.

This year games will be played at three area high schools (Korah, Superior Heights, White Pines), with Superior Heights hosting the tournament championship games. 

Come on out to see our local teams ‘tip off’ the season competing with out of town teams for the coveted 2014 tournament championship. 

This year’s finals will be play Saturday evening, with the Juniors tipping off at 6 p.m., and the seniors to follow at 7:30 p.m. 

Admission is free to all of the games.  

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