The Lucknow-Wingham 86ers U11 C squad captured the Pink on the Rink championship in South Huron over the weekend, defeating South Huron 2-1 in the championship game. Pictured are, back row (from left): Sarah McLean, Myla Vaughn, Malynne Henry, Dennis McLean, Bryn Devos, Jenna McLean, Amber Ricicia,
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North Perth’s Alex Brooks wins PWSA award
North Perth’s Alex Brooks had an outstanding baseball season in 2023, and her individual prowess was recognized on Nov. 25 by the Provincial Women’s Softball Association when she received the Carol Cleverly Award as the Most Promising Minor Catcher (U15 Tier 1 Division) in the organization. In addit
Drives hang on for second win of season over Centenaries
The Milverton Four Wheels Drives added another win to the column in the 2023-24 Ontario Elite Hockey League standings with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Seaforth Centenaries on Sunday afternoon at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
Cyclones slay Warriors, fall to Siskins in marathon shootout
The Listowel Cyclones continue to prove they’re amongst the GOJHL’s elite clubs after extending their season-high point streak to 12 games last weekend against a pair of top-tier Midwestern Conference opponents.
Local students learn to curl
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.
U13 LL #1 Capitals, Minto play to scoreless draw
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Nov. 21 to take on the Minto Mad Dogs in WOAA hockey action. The back-and-forth affair saw plenty of opportunities for both teams to score, however the goalies for both teams had other plans, with the two teams playing to a scoreless
Thundercats need OT to beat Outlaws
The Durham Thundercats were able to erase a 2-0 deficit, but needed overtime to claim a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Sunday afternoon.
Capitals add more depth at forward
Walkerton Capitals General Manager Jordan Turcotte is certainly keeping busy, completing another roster move last week to bolster the forward corps.
Caps fall to Whalers at home, double up Flyers on road
The Walkerton Capitals continue to play steady hockey through the first half of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, picking up two more points last weekend to close out their November schedule.
Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep win pair of tournaments
The Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep team are in the midst of a successful season, having two tournament wins in November. The squad won the Georgian Shores Fall Classic, held Nov. 10-12, and followed that up by winning the consolation championship at the Clinton Optimist Tournament, Nov. 24-26, with a 4-0 w
Lancers come up short against Winterhawks
The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.
Ironmen drop weekend tests to finish 2-4-1-1 in November
The Wingham Ironmen will likely be happy to see the turn of the calendar into December, as the club’s tumultuous November schedule came to a close this past weekend with two more losses.
U18 Ironmen play in Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U18 team went 1-2-0 at the Silver Stick Tournament last week. The Ironmen beat the Saugeen Shores Storm 1-0 on Nov. 13, before falling to the Blyth Brussels Crusaders 3-1 on Nov. 17, and Arran Elderslie Ice Dogs 3-0 on Nov. 18. The team finished in the third spot below the first
‘Back to Basics’ curling clinic hosted at Wingham club
The Wingham Golf & Curling Club recently hosted the ‘Back to Basics’ curling clinic. Over 20 participants, both new curlers and some others just looking for some tips to improve their game. All would agree that had a very informative and fun filled day.
Lancers derail 81’s for first win of OEHL season
It took seven games, but the Lucknow Lancers finally registered a win in the Ontario Elite Hockey League.