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Lakers set 2026 slate; O’Connell takes AA helm, golf tourney set for May 4 at Northern Pines
The Lakers confirmed Michael O’Connell as AA head coach and published their 2026 AA slate, putting the program’s roadmap in front of the Flathead Valley faithful. [1][2]Tournament play is circled on the calendar: Canadian Days (May 15–17, 2026), the Flathead Lake Invitational (June 18–21, 2026), and the John R. Harp Memorial Tournament (July 10–12, 2026). Team entry is listed at $850 with a $200 non‑refundable deposit, with registration handled through Toby Liechti. [3]Home remains Griffin Field at Begg Park just south of town, a familiar backdrop where the Lakers have built their American Legion identity. [4]Off the diamond, the 31st Annual Kalispell Lakers Golf Tournament is set for Sunday, May 4 at Northern Pines Golf Course, 18 holes with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. Registration runs $600 per team or $150 for individuals, with mulligans available at $5 (max two per player). [5]Community support also powers an ongoing push to replace the team’s aging bus, a priority the club has spotlighted as it gears up for the season. [6]