A youth hockey team in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., that nearly lost the opportunity to play in a championship game over an alleged messy dressing room has been given the green light to compete this weekend.

The U18 AA Soo Jr. Greyhounds reached a resolution with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) late Friday night, according to team manager Lindsay Fera.

She said the NOHA reached out to the team and met virtually to discuss the league’s ruling that would have barred the Jr. Greyhounds from competing in the regional final against the Sudbury-based Copper Cliff Reds.

“Win or lose, the fact they get to play this game is a win in itself,” she said. “Our players are very grateful to be able to end this season the right way.”