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56 teams, a metric tonne of potatoes — and one unforgettable hockey weekend in Whitehorse

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How big is the Yukon Native Hockey tournament?

One metric tonne of potatoes big.

That’s what the person tasked with feeding fans and players ordered ahead of this weekend in order to meet the demand.

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“That’s about 2670 potatoes,” said Tim Cameron.

Cameron manages the concession at Takhini Arena, one of the venues where the tournament is happening this weekend. He estimates he’ll serve upwards of 1800 orders of poutine this weekend.

“I try to sleep when I can because I’m here all the time.”

Tim Cameron heads up the concession stand at the hockey tournament. He estimates he’ll serve upwards of 1,800 orders of poutine

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This story was originally published on  CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-native-hockey-tournament-2024-1.7153366?cmp=rss.

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