Bivši hokejaši su pokazali izuzetno umeće na ledenoj ploči tokom takmičenja, gde je 15 timova bilo podeljeno u tri grupe. U grupi A su se nadmetali: Jesenice (Slovenija), Crvena zvezda (Srbija), Basa Šumperk (Češka), Kiškoroš (Mađarska) i Silesian (Češka).

Za prvo mesto u B grupi su se takmičili: Old Boys (Slovačka), North Hockey (Kanada), Kraljevi (Srbija), Izvrstni Posamezniki (Slovačka) i Vojvodina (Srbija), a u grupi C: Spartak (Srbija), Legends (Kanada), Čunjevi (Srbija), Dinamo (Bugarska) i Drvene nogice (Srbija).

Spartak je pokazao igru na zavidnom nivou i uz maksimalan učinak od četiri pobede zauzeo prvo mesto u svojoj grupi. Subotičani su ubedljivo 11:1 slavili sa protiv Čunjeva na startu turnira, potom su savladali ekipu Legends iz Kanade sa 5:0, pa Dinamo iz Češke sa2:1  i na kraju u poslednjem susretu gde su se sastali sa Drvenim nogicama uknjižili su još jedan ubedljiv trijumf od 6:1.

Pred početak poslednje utakmice domaćina, a ujedno i na ovogodišnjem turniru,  Damir Vujković, sin pokojnog Mirka Vujkovića bivšeg  trenera koji je znanje prenosio većini igrača koji danas u timu veterana brane boje Spartaka, uručio je prigodne poklone kapitenima Spartaka, Čabi Ladocki i Drvenih nogica, Bogdanu Daboviću.

– Drago mi je što se ovi momci trude i što i dalje promovišu subotički hokej, kao i ostali koji dolaze iz zemalja regiona, Kanade, Češke, Slovačke, Bugarske… Prelepa manifestacija u našem gradu gde se pre svega neguje ljubav prema ovom sportu, ali i dugogodišnje prijateljstvo koje je iznad rivalstav na ledu – rekao je Damir Vujković

– Vežu me velike uspomene za klizalište i sam hokej. Otac Mirko  je bio hokejaš, a kasnije trener i to većini igrača koji su sada u timu veterana Spartaka, ali i onih koji nastupaju za druge ekipe. Izuzetno mi je drago što sa imao priliku da simbolično i u znak pažnje njegovim bivšim igračima uručim prigodan poklon.

Nije lako odreći se sporta kojim su se nekad aktivno bavili i ljubavi prema ledu, štapu, paku i dresu voljenog kluba, a svedoci toga su veterani Spartaka koji su već 18 godina neumorni u organizaciji turnira,  manifestacije koja okuplja istinske zaljubljenike u hokej na ledu.

– Iz godine u godinu se trudimo da turnir bude što bolji i da se okupe bivši hokejaši koji su nekada igrali jedni protiv drugih, a na ovaj način nastavili da se druže i održavaju velika prijateljstva. Ove godine je bilo takmičenje samo u jednoj starosnoj kategoriji gde je na 30 odigranih utakmica pokazana dobra igra bez obzira na godine. Takmičenje je trajalo tri dana i sve je proteklo u najbolje redu. Gosti su zadovoljni napustili Suboticu, a mi se već polako okrećemo planovima za naredni turnir – kaže Miodrag Kerleta, veteran Spartaka i član organizacije.

Za Spartak su nastupali: Igor Basarić, Čaba Ladocki, Nikola Dujmović, Damir Futo, Žolt Šandor, Zoran Čulin, Dimitrije Ižipac, Ignjatije Ižipac, David Perduv, Vanja Krstić, Miodrag Kerleta, Dobrinko  Kareleta, Mikloš Koso, Dejan Basarić, Aleksandar Skenderović, Zotan Tot Bagi, Zolika Sakala. Trener Marko Ziđarević.

Rezultati trodnevnog takmičenja:

Former hockey players showcased exceptional skills on the ice during the competition, where 15 teams were divided into three groups. In Group A, the competitors were: Jesenice (Slovenia), Crvena zvezda (Serbia), Basa Šumperk (Czech Republic), Kiškoroš (Hungary), and Silesian (Czech Republic).

In Group B, the battle for first place included: Old Boys (Slovakia), North Hockey (Canada), Kraljevi (Serbia), Izvrstni Posamezniki (Slovakia), and Vojvodina (Serbia). In Group C, the teams were: Spartak (Serbia), Legends (Canada), Čunjevi (Serbia), Dinamo (Bulgaria), and Drvene nogice (Serbia).

Spartak demonstrated an impressive level of play, achieving four wins and securing first place in their group. The Subotica team convincingly won 11:1 against Čunjevi at the start of the tournament, followed by victories against the Legends from Canada (5:0), Dinamo from Bulgaria (2:1), and finally, in their last match, they dominated Drvene nogice with a resounding 6:1 triumph.

Before the final match of the hosts, which was also the last game of this year’s tournament, Damir Vujković, the son of the late Mirko Vujković, a former coach who trained many of the players currently representing Spartak in the veterans’ team, presented symbolic gifts to the captains of Spartak, Čaba Ladocki, and Drvene nogice, Bogdan Dabović.

– I am glad to see these players continue to promote Subotica hockey and bring together teams from the region, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria… It’s a wonderful event in our city, fostering a love for the sport and long-lasting friendships beyond the ice rivalries, said Damir Vujković.

– I have great memories of the rink and hockey itself. My father Mirko was a hockey player and later a coach, training most of the players who are now part of Spartak’s veteran team, as well as others competing in different teams. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to present a symbolic gift as a token of appreciation to his former players.

It is not easy to give up a sport they once passionately played, nor the love for the ice, the stick, the puck, and the jersey of their beloved club. Spartak’s veterans, who have tirelessly organized this tournament for 18 years, are a testament to this dedication—a celebration of true hockey enthusiasts.

– We strive each year to make the tournament better and to bring together former hockey players who once played against each other, now fostering camaraderie and maintaining long-lasting friendships. This year, the competition was held in a single age category, with 30 games showcasing excellent play regardless of age. The tournament lasted three days, and everything went smoothly. Our guests left Subotica satisfied, and we are already starting to plan next year’s tournament, said Miodrag Kerleta, a Spartak veteran and member of the organizing team.

Spartak’s lineup included: Igor Basarić, Čaba Ladocki, Nikola Dujmović, Damir Futo, Žolt Šandor, Zoran Čulin, Dimitrije Ižipac, Ignjatije Ižipac, David Perduv, Vanja Krstić, Miodrag Kerleta, Dobrinko Kareleta, Mikloš Koso, Dejan Basarić, Aleksandar Skenderović, Zotan Tot Bagi, Zolika Sakala. Coach: Marko Ziđarević.

Results of the three-day competition:

Source: Subotica.com