Mackenzie ‘Mac’ Nichol has made a swift climb in the officiating world.
Sports
LDSS routs Stratford in field hockey
LDSS forward Sadie Long battles a Stratford defender during their Huron-Perth varsity field hockey matchup on Oct. 13 in Listowel. Long was a key contributor in LDSS’s 8-0 rout of Stratford (0-4), as the Lightning (1-3) picked up their first victory of the 2021 fall season.
Cyclones see scoring dry up, drop weekend road tests
The Listowel Cyclones had their defense and goaltending locked in last weekend, but their offense was nowhere to be found in a pair of low-scoring road losses in Stratford and Waterloo.
Listowel Minor Hockey executive disappointed with council/RAC decision to maintain ice rental rates
Following North Perth council’s decision to support a Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) recommendation to not reduce ice rental rates after a request from the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) for cost leniency, to say that President Claude Leroux was disappointed would be an understatement
St. Teresa holds school cross country meet
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School held its in-school cross country meet last week.
Walkerton Hawks return to home ice this Friday night
The Walkerton Hawks played two away games on the weekend, both ending in losses.
Local karate students earn new belts
Despite the many lockdowns and obstacles faced this year, students from Schweitzer’s Martial Arts in Wingham didn’t allow that to stand in their way.
Ironmen victorious in home opener
After 18 months, the Wingham Ironmen were finally back on home ice to play a PJHL Pollock Division game.
Ironmen’s winning streak comes to an end against Mitchell
The Wingham Ironmen split the Thanksgiving weekend with a 4-3 win against the Hanover Barons and a 1-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks.
Walkerton Hawks claim their first win of the season
A chippy game against the Goderich Flyers gave the Walkerton Hawks their first win of the season – a 9-4 victory on home ice on Oct. 8.
Goldie hat trick powers Cycs to Sunday win
The Listowel Cyclones and Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins exchanged road wins last weekend, with the red, white and black’s top line delivering in decisive fashion at the Memorial Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Seniors’ bocce in Listowel
Seniors’ bocce has enjoyed steady turnouts throughout the summer and into fall, with Marg Smith and Ken Pike (pictured above) facing off in a match on Sept. 30 at the Elm Avenue courts adjacent to Listowel Memorial Park. (Below) Wilma Rathwell and Doug Filsinger watch their throws move into position
Cyclones salvage week with lopsided victory over Bandits
After dropping a pair of close back-to-back decisions late last week, the Listowel Junior Cyclones rebounded with a victory on Oct. 3 in Brantford to close out their weekend action.
Council follows RAC recommendation to not further subsidize North Perth minor ice sports
Council decided on Oct. 4 not to support a reduction of ice rates for minor sports in North Perth facilities.
Wingham Golf and Curling Club receives donation from Howick Mutual Insurance
Howick Mutual Insurance recently donated $4,200 towards the Wingham Golf and Curling Club’s rock refurbishment project. “The donation of $4,200 will help us provide great curling to our members, expand our junior curling program and continue to hold elite curling events at our club,” wrote the club
