What is going on in St. Marys Sports.
Three dates considered by league teams By Pat Payton In a recent press release from Commissioner Mark Tuck, he reported that Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) teams have determined Wednesday, Dec. 2 as the opening night for 2020-21 regular-season games. The GOJHL will work with the Government and the OHA to be granted approval.…
Local project spearheaded by True North Aboriginal Partnership supporter By Pat Payton St. Marys has come through once again! Just ask Brenda Burston, a St. Marys resident who supports True North Aboriginal Partnership, a not-for-profit charitable organization. True North has had a long-standing relationship with Mishkeegogmang, an Ojibway Nation reserve six hours north of Thunder…
London pair emerges overall champions on Saturday Spring came late to the St. Marys Tennis Courts this past Saturday as the annual ‘Rusty Springs’ tournament was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The extra practise time allowed 10 teams to shine on the courts, as deft drops, long lobs and sweet slices were hallmarks of…
Loretta Czernis claims Ladies division for second time in three years By Pat Payton There’s a new men’s club champion at St. Marys Golf and Country Club! At Sunday’s award presentations, General Manager and Director of Golf Matt Staffen said six or seven players in the ‘A’ Flight were within striking distance of capturing the…
Twenty-three foursomes take part in Mixed Scramble Saturday at St. Marys G&CC By Pat Payton A fast start obviously helped the Wilhelm-Forster entry on Saturday at St. Marys Golf and Country Club. The local team of Joe and Yvette Wilhelm and Kurtis and Marie Forster was six-under-par after their first six holes and went on…
The oldest draft of its kind in North America started in St. Marys By Pat Payton The Playoff Payoff Association (PPA) held its 45th annual NHL draft on Aug. 10. It was conducted at St. Marys Golf and Country Club, with 14 of the 15 members taking part. Twelve were at the draft (social distancing…
Team’s first-ever virtual AGM held via Zoom on Monday, Aug. 10 By Pat Payton The St. Marys Lincolns continue to build their team going forward, but when the 2020-21 GOJHL season starts is still a question mark. The Lincs held their first-ever virual Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom on Monday night, Aug. 10. Greg…
Burke, Small off to Navan Grads in the Ottawa area By Pat Payton When a Junior hockey team has a good season, teams at higher levels always seem to take notice. Last season, St. Marys Lincolns reached the 30-win plateau for the first time in 10 years and finished third overall in the Western Conference…
Two 16-man squads drafted this year; teams tied going into Sunday’s singles matches By Pat Payton This past weekend was the annual Ryder Cup competition at St. Marys Golf and Country Club. But this year, things were a little different — team wise. Instead of the (40 and over) Old Guys squaring off against the…
Fastball team went undefeated at the 1988 national championship in Lloydminster, Alta. By Pat Payton After a bitter loss to Napanee in the 1987 finals in Ottawa, St. Marys Creamery Juniors’ goal the following summer was to win the Ontario Eliminations and represent the province at the Canadian championship tournament in Lloydminster, Alta. As the…