Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
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OEHL names first commissioner
The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
Predators participate in Mitchell U13 tourney
The U13 LL Central Perth Predators took part in the Mitchell U13 Tournament on Nov. 10-12, and didn’t have to travel far for a pair of games played in the friendly confines of the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton. The Predators dropped the first two games of their tournament play, including
Cycs’ win streak snapped at seven, pick up three points in weekend contests
Facing a pair of relatively unknown opponents last weekend, the Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and an overtime loss in GOJHL inter-conference play to maintain its third-place status in the Midwest as the local junior club approaches the midway mark of the 2023-24 campaign.
Thundercats earn four points with wins over Lucknow, Tavistock
The Durham Thundercats have won three of their last four games, following a two-win weekend.
Junior Capitals pick up three points in weekend matchups
The Walkerton Capitals continue to cruise along towards the midway point of the 2023-24 PJHL campaign, with the junior squad picking up three of a possible four points in Pollock Division action last weekend.
Walkerton U13 Rep C team ranked No. 1 in Ontario
Walkerton has long had a reputation for having great minor hockey rep teams. Now, according to MyHockeyRankings, Walkerton can boast the No. 1-ranked U13 Rep team in the province.
Ironmen’s Coombs helps lead PJHL North to Prospects Game victory
In an annual exhibition showcasing the league’s rising stars, Wingham played host to the 2023-24 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North vs. West Prospects Game on Nov. 4.
Junior Mustangs fall in H-P basketball semis
The F.E. Madill junior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 36-17 loss to the St. Marys Salukis in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Ironmen drop two to open November schedule
The Wingham Ironmen are still searching for a sustained sense of offence through the first two months of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, as the local club was held to two tallies in a pair of losses last weekend.
Cheques presented to local curling club for new chiller and pump
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is gearing up for a busy season, with school curling and a learn to curl program that’s open to all age groups including youth.
Capitals acquire Thompson from Tavistock
The Walkerton Capitals have acquired some additional firepower in the forward corps.
Thundercats earn three points over weekend
The Durham Thundercats earned a weekend split in Ontario Elite Hockey League action over the weekend, skating to a win at home against Erin and dropping an overtime decision in Creemore.
Pats blank Caps in Saturday road test
After allowing only one goal over their two previous outings, the Walkerton Capitals found themselves in a scoring drought of their own in a 6-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots on Nov. 4.
St. Teresa School soccer teams have successful tournament
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton travelled to Hanover to compete at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Soccer Tournament. The girls’ team and the boys’ team each played four fast-paced games, where they
