What is going on in St. Marys Sports.
By Pat Payton LONDON – Serving proved to be a major factor for the DCVI Senior boys volleyball team at the WOSSAA ‘A’ championships here last Tuesday (Nov. 12) at London Christian. Coach Stephen Chateauvert reported that Salukis didn’t serve the ball well in their semi-final match in the morning against the host London Christian…
FERGUS – St. Marys U-16 Snipers travelled here last Thursday to take on the Elora-Fergus Edge at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The Snipers, looking to forget their disappointing weekend at the recent London Lynx tournament, were excited to return to league play in only their second WRRL game of the year. Unfortunately, the Edge…
By Stewart Grant For those who are tired of the subject, this isn’t an article about Don Cherry, although the recent dismissal of the polarizing sports personality seems consistent with the changes occurring within the administration of hockey. Hockey Canada announced this week that “Midget”, along with the other hockey terms such as Novice, Atom,…
Air Canada invites 13-year-old St. Marys resident and his family to Leafs’ game last month By Pat Payton Thanks to Air Canada and the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was a day Brock Chessell and his family will never forget! Air Canada is recognizing youth making a difference in their communities across Canada with a season-long…
By Pat Payton Head coach Brent Rae says speed is a team strength with his Cement ‘BB’ Midgets this season. But his team also showed grit and physical play and got excellent goaltending in a recent 1-1 Shamrock League tie with the visiting Lambeth Lancers. Missing five regulars, the Cement men had just 10 skaters–eight…
Rock team plays seven games en route to the championship By Pat Payton MITCHELL – Now, that was a full weekend of hockey for the Firefighter ‘BB’ Peewees. Dwain Smith’s squad played a total of seven games on their way to repeating as champions at the 64th annual Mitchell Peewee tournament on the Nov. 8-10…
No home game Friday; Lincolns play in St. Thomas Sunday night By Pat Payton CHATHAM – St. Marys Lincolns managed to pick up just one point in two Western Conference games this past weekend. Lincs earned a point after losing 3-2 in overtime to the home-town Maroons here Sunday night at Chatham’s Memorial Arena. But…
By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns held their annual on-ice Remembrance Day ceremony just prior to last Friday night’s game against Strathroy Rockets. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 236, colour party consisted of: president Tom Jenkins, Sgt. At Arms Darryl Golz, back-up Sgt. At Arms Ernie Gillham, Veteran Service Officer Bill Taylor, and Tom Leier.…
Salukis also qualify for WOSSAA ‘A’ this week in London By Pat Payton STRATFORD – The DCVI Senior boys volleyball team was just one set from reaching the championship final at the Huron-Perth Conference playoff tournament here last Tuesday at the Stratford Agri-plex. Facing the perennially-strong Stratford St. Mikes Warriors in the afternoon semi-finals, Steve…
LONDON – St. Marys U-16 Snipers competed in the 39th annual ‘Pink the Rink’ tournament here this past weekend, hosted by the London Lynx Ringette Association. Snipers travelled to Kinsmen Arena, the Flight Exec Centre and Western Fair Sports Complex in their first tournament of the year. The St. Marys girls were eager to hit…