A sudden, intense winter storm led to a number of postponements Friday night, including the PJHL game dubbed “Battle of the Basement” between the Goderich Flyers and Walkerton Capitals.
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Ice opens at Formosa Outdoor Rec Centre
After a relatively warm January, the temperature dropped and the Formosa Recreation Ice Team could finally make ice in the newly-built covered outdoor pad in Formosa. A few skaters tested the ice on Feb. 2 and 3, with more weathering the wind on Feb. 4. This picture of the outdoor pad was taken on S
Ironmen double up first-place Patriots
The Wingham Ironmen were facing a tough slate over the PJHL club’s first five games to open February, but so far so good following a pair of victories over the North Pollock Division’s top team last week.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Walkerton Capitals continue to struggle to find the win column
In PJHL North Pollock Division action, the Walkerton Capitals added two more losses to their record, as management continues to make changes both behind the bench and to the lineup.
Senior hockey playoff matchups set
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior Hockey League regular season has concluded, with the top eight set to contest the AA championship and the bottom four to slug it out for the A title.
Central Perth Predators have success at B.A.D. Blazers tourney
The Central Perth Predators girls’ teams had a successful weekend at the B.A.D. Blazers annual hockey tournament, with the U13s winning gold and the U15s losing a nail biter in the semifinals to the Chatham-Kent Crush, 1-0. The U13s pulled out a 2-1 shootout win versus the Lambeth Lancers to claim g
Cyclones take two wins over Bombers
The Listowel Cyclones somewhat salvaged what had been an otherwise dismal start to 2023, when the junior club took a pair of wins from the Caledon Bombers in decisive fashion last weekend.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Hockey Days 2023
The inaugural Listowel Hockey Days event was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Jan. 28-29, with most of the Listowel Minor Hockey Association in action over the course of its two-day running.
Ironmen prevail in weekend contests
Points are at a premium with the 2022-23 PJHL regular season beginning to wind down, and the Wingham Ironmen picked up four they desperately needed over the weekend to maintain pace with the teams they’re chasing in the North Pollock Division standings.
Walkerton Capitals name Chad Haggitt head coach for remainder of season
The Walkerton Junior Capitals have named a new head coach.
Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 squad finalists at Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 team had a successful weekend at the Silver Stick Tournament in Parkhill last weekend, finishing as finalists and silver medalists. Wingham tied Drayton 2-2 in the first game of the tournament, and followed that game with a pair of wins over East Lambton (8-1) and South
Ironmen shut down Barons for Sunday matinee victory
The Wingham Ironmen defense corps was dialled in on Sunday afternoon at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, limiting the visiting Hanover Barons to 21 shots en route to a 4-1 win for the home side.
Four games, four losses for Walkerton Capitals
Four games, four losses – the past week wasn’t a good one for the Walkerton Capitals.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Howick 2023
Hockey Day in Howick returned in fine fashion on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Howick Community Centre, where 11 teams within the Howick and Upper Maitland Mustangs organizations put their skills on display for another exciting event that received tremendous spectator support.