What a WNMHA Tournament Means to our Community, News (West Niagara Minor Hockey)

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Jan 06, 2026 | Jim Borsodi | 68 views
What a WNMHA Tournament Means to our Community
Have you ever wondered about the economic impact a West Niagara Minor Hockey tournament has on our community? Each tournament attracts hundreds of visiting players, families, and coaches whose spending supports local businesses, accommodations, and services, creating a meaningful boost to the local economy.

Event: West Niagara Minor Hockey Tournament

Host Community: West Niagara

Total Participating Teams: 128

Attendance & Visitor Estimates

  Players: 15 per team

  Coaches/Staff: 5 per team

  Parents/Guardians: Approx. 2 per player

  Estimated visitors per team: 50

Total estimated out-of-town visitors:

128 teams × 50 visitors = 6,400 visitors

 

Estimated Economic Impact

Accommodation

-  Approx. 15 hotel rooms per team

-  Average stay: 2 nights

-  Average room rate: $180/night

-  Estimated hotel impact: $691,200

Food & Beverage

-  Average spend: $75 per person per day

-  Duration: 2 days

-  Estimated food & beverage impact: $960,000

Ice Rentals & Municipal Facility Use

-  Arena ice rentals, staffing, and officiating

-  Estimated direct facility impact: $100,000+

Retail, Fuel & Local Services

-  Gas, groceries, pharmacies, retail, and entertainment

-  Conservative estimate: $100 per visitor

-  Estimated local spending: $640,000

Total Estimated Economic Impact

Approximately $2.4 million injected into the local economy


Community & Long-Term Benefits

  Increased exposure of West Niagara as a sport tourism destination

  Repeat visitation by teams and families for future tournaments and events

  Support for local businesses and employment

  Maximized use of municipal recreation infrastructure

  Strengthened partnership between the Towns and West Niagara Minor Hockey

West Niagara Minor Hockey is proud to bring an event of this scale to the community and values the Town of Lincoln’s continued support in delivering positive economic and community outcomes through amateur sport.

 
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