CONWAY — Team Black, captained by Joey Murphy (Class of 2009), topped two other talented squads to retain bragging rights and win the annual Kennett Eagles Hockey Alumni Classic Tournament for the second year in a row on Saturday at the Ham Ice Arena.
It was the final time for that tournament’s name. It was renamed the Justin Clements Alumni Tournament in honor of the Class of 2009 standout, who passed away last year.
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