The Monkton Skating Club held its showcase on March 7 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex. The young skaters performed to songs from the popular kid’s movie, Encanto. The event saw skaters from all levels perform themed ice dances to the movie’s hit songs.
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Drives, Crushers even 2-2 in WOAA Senior ‘A’ finals
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives appeared poised to take a 3-1 series stranglehold in their best-of-seven WOAA Senior A championship tilt with the Shallow Lake Crushers on March 12, but then Mackenzie Fleming decided to take over Game 4.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Gord Hymers U11 Tournament
The 2023 edition of the Gord Hymers U11 Tournament saw 16 teams take part in both Listowel and Monkton, March 10-12. The Listowel U11 Rep Cyclones put forth a solid effort in the tournament, finishing as ‘B’ championship finalists.
Madill girls’ hockey team wins WOSSAA gold
The F.E. Madill varsity girls’ hockey team claimed WOSSAA gold on March 7 in London, defeating East Elgin Secondary School 5-2 in the championship game. The Mustangs now advance to the OFSAA provincial hockey championships in Stratford on March 21-22. Pictured, back row from left: Mr. Moffat, McKenn
Ironmen take 2-1 series lead on Bulldogs
Of the three PJHL North Pollock Division quarter-final playoff series, there was little doubt heading into the postseason that the best-of-seven between the Wingham Ironmen and Kincardine Bulldogs was going to be the tightest. Through three games, it has lived up to the billing.
Capitals down 3-0 in series against Barons
If the first three games of the PJHL Pollock Division quarter-finals against the Hanover Barons are any indication, it appears the season could be over for the Walkerton Capitals by the time most readers receive their paper.
Cyclones trail Redhawks 3-1 in Midwest quarters
The Midwestern Conference playoff quarter-final series between Listowel and Cambridge took a frightening turn during the first period of Game 5 on March 11 at the Galt Arena Gardens, when Cyclones centre Tanner Dietz was seriously injured after being the victim of a boarding by an opposing player.
Central Perth Predators girls win three divisions at Mitchell tourney
The Central Perth U11, U13 and U15 girls’ squads had a very productive weekend on March 3-5, with all three teams winning their respective divisions at the Mitchell Girls’ Tournament. Pictured from top to bottom, the U15, U13 and U11 Predators teams.
Cyclones trail Redhawks 2-1 in Midwest quarters
Nine wins and 24 points separated the Cambridge Redhawks from the Listowel Cyclones during the 2022-23 GOJHL regular season. But when it came down to the first three games of their Midwestern Conference playoff series, the two teams couldn’t be tighter.
Drives lead Senior ‘A’ championship series 2-1
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are only two wins away from capturing the WOAA Senior A title, following their 5-1 Game 3 win over the Shallow Lake Crushers on March 5 at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
IN PHOTOS: Skate Wallace’s ‘Movie Musical’s 2023
The lights were bright at the Kerr Complex on Sunday for Skate Wallace’s presentation of ‘Movie Musicals,’ and every skater in the organization came through for an entertaining afternoon showcasing skill and ability.
Gord Hymers tourney set for this weekend
Certainly in many Listowel hockey circles and beyond, the annual Gord Hymers U11 Tournament is as highly anticipated as the Silver Stick or OMHA playoffs.
WDCS junior, senior boys’ teams win silver at CWOSSA
The Walkerton District Community School junior and senior boys’ basketball teams both had successful seasons, with both teams winning silver medals at the CWOSSA basketball tournament held in Walkerton on Feb. 24. Both teams had to win three games in a row to reach the final. The junior boys lost th
Capitals outscore Barons 9-8 in final regular season game
After two tough losses, the Walkerton Capitals ended the regular season with a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Hanover Barons in front of a hometown crowd Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen to face Bulldogs in Pollock quarter-finals
After occupying the fourth and fifth spots in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings for a good portion of the 2022-23 campaign, it will indeed be the Wingham Ironmen and Kincardine Bulldogs facing off in the postseason when the first round gets underway this weekend.