The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex will play host to a showcase of emerging youth talent over the next few days, as Wallace Minor Hockey will bring the 39th edition of the Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree to Listowel.
Sports
Capitals drop two in return from PJHL holiday break
The Walkerton Capitals were a bit sluggish out of the gate in returning from the PJHL’s holiday hiatus last weekend, with the junior club dropping a pair of decisions in Pollock Division action.
Thundercats pick up pair of big wins in OEHL action
The Durham Thundercats sit in fifth place in the Ontario Elite Hockey League standings following a pair of crucial wins over the weekend against Minto and Saugeen Shores.
U13 Rep C Capitals win Regional Silver Stick
The Walkerton Capitals U13 Rep C team ended the 2023 calendar year on a high note, winning the Kincardine Regional Silver Stick Tournament.
Lancers start 2024 with pair of losses
The road was not kind to the Lucknow Lancers on the weekend, as the Ontario Elite Hockey League club was outscored 12-2 in a pair of losses.
Ironmen top Hawks to open 2024 slate
The Wingham Ironmen got off to the start to 2024 they were hoping for last Saturday night, holding the Mitchell Hawks to 19 shots in a 4-1 victory.
Splitting the defence
Mason Ortlieb breaks between two Minto Mad Dogs defenders during a Dec. 22 matchup in Wingham. The Wingham Ironmen U11 Rep squad defeated the Mad Dogs by a score of 6-2, improving to 5-6-1 in regular season play heading into the new year.
Extra practice
Talented skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club take time for extra practice during the Christmas break. Skating at the arena was about the only traditionally winter sport happening over the holidays, thanks to unseasonably warm weather.
Team #37 donates to Easter Seals
On Dec. 28, Angela Freiburger and granddaughter Laci Freiburger (Team #37 “manager”) presented a substantial donation to Charlene Myke of Easter Seals Ontario.
Panthers host volleyball tournament in Listowel
The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament on Dec. 2-3 at LDSS. The team’s bake sale and silent auction also raised $900 for the breakfast clubs of Listowel schools. All the Listowel teams did well over the two days; the senior 16-17U team finished first, beating Waterloo 2-1. The 15U girl
Listowel Curling Club honours longest active member Doug Rathwell
The Listowel Curling Club (LCC) honoured its longest-tenured member with a surprise gathering prior to the holiday season getting underway.
Cyclones close out 2023 at top of Midwest conference
Despite having their 17-game point streak snapped on Dec. 21, the Listowel Cyclones were able to rebound with an overtime win the following night to close out their 2023 regular season schedule at the top of the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference.
Predators U13C Girls win Silver Stick, Pink in the Rink tourneys
The Central Perth Predators U13C Girls team are in the midst of a successful 2023-24 campaign, winning two tournaments in December – Pink on the Rink in Exeter, Dec. 1-3; and the International Silver Stick in Port Elgin, Dec. 15-17. At Pink on the Rink, the Predators went undefeated in the round rob
Capitals lose to Whalers in final PJHL game of 2023
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals lost 6-2 when they hosted the Fergus Whalers in a rare Wednesday night game on Dec. 20. It was the last scheduled game of the year for the Capitals.
Hornets, Cyclones LL#2 clash in U11 hockey action
The Listowel U11 LL2 Cyclones followed up their recent Regional Silver Stick championship with a narrow 2-1 win over the Howick Hornets Gold at the Steve Kerr Recreational Complex on Dec. 12.
