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Goaltender named Falcons’ MVP, and to All-Conference team in NCHA By Pat Payton MEQUON, Wis. – It was a great way for goaltender Breanna Thomson, of St. Marys, to finish off her university hockey career with the Falcons here at Concordia University. Thomson, 21, recently completed her Senior year at the Wisconsin school and was…
Seaforth native is a huge Second World War history buff By Pat Payton GUELPH – It appears that the 2019-20 season is going to be Scott Driscoll’s last hurrah in the National Hockey League. After 28 years as an NHL linesman, the former St. Marys Lincolns’ defenceman (1985-89) planned to retire at the end of…
On behalf of St. Marys minor hockey, the association wants to thank all of its generous sponsors for their support during the 2019-20 season. These companies and businesses have helped to provide opportunities for the SMMHA’s young players this season. Team sponsors: Tim Hortons – St. Marys Ford Sales – Finnbilt Contracting Ltd. – St.…
Former Lincolns’ defenceman had hoped to officiate his last game at MSG in New York By Pat Payton GUELPH – It appears that Scott Driscoll is getting very close to hanging up his skates after 28 seasons as a National Hockey League linesman. The 52-year-old Seaforth native and former St. Marys Lincolns’ defenceman (1985-89) was…
By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “During this time of physical distancing, golf courses are uniquely positioned to provide safe environments that support the safety protocols put in place by the government,” read a letter to MPP Randy Pettapiece, penned by St. Marys Golf & Country Club (“SMGCC”) General Manager Matt Staffen earlier this…
Feisty winger from Clinton was a member of last Lincs’ championship team in 1993-94 By Pat Payton It’s been 25 years since Dan Wildfong (1992-95) was a member of the St. Marys Lincolns. But he says it seems like it was yesterday. Playing for the Lincs and living in the Stonetown for parts of three…
Local fastball player spent winter playing down under By Pat Payton It was recently a “great experience” for Kirkton area native Fraser Urquhart, who spent the winter playing Senior men’s fastball in New Zealand. The St. Marys minor ball product enjoyed all aspects of his time there. The South Perth Men’s Fastball League player is…
Rookie Ryan Burke double recipient; goalie Kyle Curtin named regular-season MVP By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns recently named their team award winners for the 2019-20 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) season. Winners of 11 team awards were announced. Centre Ryan Burke is the only double recipient. The 17-year-old London native will get his…
By Pat Payton Stonetown Karate Centre has closed its Dojo at 29 Wellington Street South due to the ongoing health concerns related to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the martial arts business hasn’t missed a beat. It is offering Virtual Live karate classes for its students. All in virtual, Stonetown Karate is featuring the following: Kids…
Nursing student now considering coaching position with the Mustangs By Pat Payton St. Marys native April Clark recently finished a stellar five-year career with Western’s varsity women’s hockey team. Now, she may be embarking on a new chapter in her sports life: coaching. In an interview with the Independent last week, Clark, 23, is considering…