It took the Walkerton Capitals until Nov. 27 to pick up three victories last year during their 2022-23 PJHL regular season. It took this year’s edition of the team all of 10 days to accomplish the same feat.
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Fordwich Parks Board receives loan from township to kick start playground replacement project
Howick Township has partnered with a local volunteer group to replace the playground in Fordwich.
Ironmen pick up pair of weekend wins
Since dropping their season opener back on Sept. 15, the Wingham Ironmen have since rattled off three consecutive victories to position themselves near the top of the North Pollock Division standings in the early goings of the 2023-24 PJHL campaign.
Kinsmen golf tourney raises $4,700
Based on the turnout and funds raised alone at the inaugural Kinsmen Charity Classic on Sept. 17, this one is a keeper.
Westfield Warriors curling team recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council honoured the 2023 Provincial Elementary School Curling champions from North Perth Westfield Elementary School with municipal medallions on Sept. 18. Members of the team include: Noah Schneider (skip), Brooke Schaefer (vice), Sofia Reinhardt (second), Reid Harwood (lead), and Clar
Cyclones help celebrate 50th anniversary season with win in home opener
The Listowel Cyclones kicked off their 2023-24 GOJHL regular season in fine style on Sept. 16, playing host to alumni festivities as part of the organization’s 50 years of junior hockey in the community.
Capitals open regular season with weekend split
It’s a new season and a clean slate for the Walkerton Capitals, who opened up their 2023-24 PJHL campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.
Wingham Smokies win Huron County Slo-Pitch Championship
The Huron County Slo-Pitch league held their year-end tournament in Belgrave this past weekend. The Wingham Smokies won the “A” Division this year for the first time in their 48-year history. Wingham beat Seaforth 12-11 by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two out. This year
Brussels Tigers win Huron County Fastball League championship
The Brussels Tigers played as perfect a weekend of fastball as a team could hope for.
Ironmen open regular season with weekend split
The PJHL regular season is officially underway, with the Wingham Ironmen opening up their 2023-24 campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.
Battle of Listowel at John Bell South
It was the Battle of Listowel on Sept. 6 at John Bell South, as the 15U WOBA1 and #2 squads faced off in playdown action. WOBA2 got the better of #1 on this particular night, coming away with a decisive 15-1 victory.
Listowel Golf Club crowns club champions for 2023
The Listowel Golf Club held its 2023 club championship on Aug. 19-20, with Katrina Klemp (+16), pictured above at left, claiming another women’s title and Adam Salisbury (+2), pictured above at right, winning the men’s bracket in a playoff over runnerup Craig Vanderheyden. In the senior men’s divisi
Third-year veterans make up Cycs’ leadership group in 2023-24
The incoming Listowel Cyclones leadership group boasts 15 years of combined junior hockey experience, and that will surely go a long way in helping to mentor the club’s younger players for the upcoming campaign.
Listowel 18U wins WOBA title
As the old adage goes, defense wins championships. That was certainly the case for the 2023 Listowel 18U Legionnaires.
Jr. Cyclones set for home opener, 50th alumni bash on Sept. 16
The 2023 GOJHL preseason is officially wrapped, and the Listowel Cyclones are all systems go for the start of the regular season this weekend.