Two Los Alamos Mini Mite’s, ages 6 and under, take control of a loose puck near the Taos goal in a game played as part of the Los Alamos Hockey Association’s annual Winter Classic Hockey Tournament at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink this week. There will be 24 teams from New Mexico, Texas split into four divisions with kids ranging from 5-12 years old. Games started this morning and run through Thursday evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos mini mite’ s and the Taos goalie battle for the puck in front of the Taos goal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Rink is divided into 3 small rinks so the young skaters would not have so far to skate. Photo by Rob Van Winkle/LAHA

A Rio Rancho skater tries to keep the puck from a Santa Fe defender in the Pee Wee Division ages 12 and under. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A Santa Fe player steals the pick from a Rio Rancho player. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A New Mexico Warrior brings the puck down the ice in a U12 Pee Wee played this afternoon. Photo by Rob Van Winkle/LAHA

A face-off between an El Paso Rhino and a New Mexico Warrior. Photo by Rob Van Winkle/LAHA