Tag: hockey

Two New Recruits for Blenheim

Two New Recruits for Blenheim

Robyn Brady- September 7, 2018

The Blenheim Blades filled out their 2018-19 Provincial Junior Hockey League Stobbs Division lineup Wednesday by announcing the signing of two forwards – their 16-year ... Read More

Locals Weigh In On Arena Upgrades

Locals Weigh In On Arena Upgrades

Robyn Brady- August 9, 2018

A $2-million renovation to the Wallaceburg Arena is expected to sustain the aging facility for the next 15 to 20 years.  About two dozen interested ... Read More

PJHL PreSeason Schedule Released

PJHL PreSeason Schedule Released

Robyn Brady- August 9, 2018

Local teams are gearing up for the 2018-19 PJHL season with a handful of games. The pre-season schedule has been released, with the Wallaceburg Lakers ... Read More

Horvat Leaving the Chatham Maroons

Horvat Leaving the Chatham Maroons

Robyn Brady- April 4, 2018

Ron Horvat is leaving the Chatham Maroons, taking over as head coach of the GOJHL’s Komoka Kings. Former Maroons Head Coach Ron Horvat The Kings ... Read More

Ladd Excited For New Challenges

Ladd Excited For New Challenges

Robyn Brady- January 9, 2018

Grayson Ladd is getting ready for the next chapter in his OHL career.  The Kent Bridge-born defenceman was traded from Kitchener to the Windsor Spitfires ... Read More

East Kent Arena Upgrades Coming

East Kent Arena Upgrades Coming

Robyn Brady- December 21, 2017

Following a public outcry over the girls’ dressing room at Ridgetown’s East Kent Memorial Arena, changes are being made. Photo courtesy of Google Maps. Earlier this ... Read More

Blades Announce New Coaching Staff

Blades Announce New Coaching Staff

Robyn Brady- December 8, 2017

Blenheim Blades have a new coaching staff in place.  Just days after head coach Bill Cumming and defensive coach Shawn Tiffin were released, GM Lonnie Hamilton has ... Read More

Lakers’ Struggles Continue

Lakers’ Struggles Continue

Robyn Brady- December 7, 2017

In their worst home ice effort of the season, the Wallaceburg Lakers left their goalies pretty close to high and dry with some very 'casual' ... Read More

Coaching Changes in Blenheim

Coaching Changes in Blenheim

Robyn Brady- December 6, 2017

The Blenheim Blades, currently tied for seventh place with the Wheatley Sharks in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Stobbs Division, have made a change at ... Read More

Lakers Fall to Essex

Lakers Fall to Essex

Robyn Brady- November 30, 2017

The Wallaceburg Lakers, while showing signs of improvement, were still no match for the first place Essex 73's in PJHL action Wednesday night at the ... Read More

Maroons Comeback Falls Short

Maroons Comeback Falls Short

Robyn Brady- November 6, 2017

A tough loss for the Chatham Maroons, falling 3-2 to St Thomas at Memorial Arena.  Head coach Ron Horvat says the team seemed to be ... Read More

Lakers Fall to Canadiens

Lakers Fall to Canadiens

Robyn Brady- September 28, 2017

The Lakeshore Canadiens seemed to find an extra gear late in the second period Wednesday night, going on to score four unanswered goals as they dropped ... Read More

Dresden Jr Kings Sign Two Key Players

Dresden Jr Kings Sign Two Key Players

Robyn Brady- September 28, 2017

The Dresden Jr. Kings are making some big additions.  President Dave Cameron says the team got its hands on two key players, former Chatham Maroons Nolan ... Read More

Maroons Commit To Tilbury Underager Dylan Schives

Maroons Commit To Tilbury Underager Dylan Schives

Ian Kennedy- May 10, 2017

Dylan Schives, seen here with the Chatham-Kent Cyclones, will suit up for the Chatham Maroons next season - Photo by Paul KiddThe Chatham Maroons continued ... Read More