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Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship Preview
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
Seven of the top Atom 'AAA' teams from across the province will be vying for the Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' provincial title at the New Waterford & District Community Centre this weekend.
Joining the host New Waterford Sharks at this year's provincial event are the South Shore Ice Sharks, TASA Ducks, Truro Bearcats, East Hants Penguins, Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles and Sydney Steelers.
Action got underway yesterday, Thursday, with four games on the schedule. Score results were not available at press time.
The host New Waterford Sharks finished in second place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 15 wins, nine losses and four ties. The Sharks were third in the Cape Breton league in goals for (96), and allowed the fewest goals against (81). The team is led by forward Carter Brown, who recorded 45 points during the season.
The South Shore Ice Sharks wrapped up their regular season in second place in the Nova Scotia Mainland Hockey League with a record of 13 wins, eight losses and three ties. The Ice Sharks were second in their league in goals for (109) and second in goals against (89). South Shore advanced to the provincial championship with a 7-6 double overtime victory over the Truro Bearcats in the championship game of the league's qualifying tournament to claim the Mainland Hockey League title.
The TASA Ducks, who are the defending Atom 'AAA' provincial champions, finished their regular season in first place in the Central Minor Hockey League with an impressive record of 20 wins, one loss and three ties. In the 24-game regular season, TASA finished first in the league in goals for (82) and allowed the fewest goals against (24). The Ducks advanced to the provincial championship posting an undefeated record of six wins and no losses in their league playoffs.
The Truro Physio One Bearcats finished in first place in the five-team Nova Scotia Mainland Hockey League with a record of 19 wins, three losses and two ties. The Bearcats finished the 24-game regular season first in goals for (132) and allowed the fewest goals against (73). Truro advanced to the provincial championship defeating the Antigonish Bulldogs in the semi-finals of the Mainland Hockey League's qualifying tournament in New Glasgow.
The East Hants Penguins finished in second place in the seven-team Central Minor Hockey League with a record of 15 wins, five losses and four ties, along with finishing third in goals for (63) and second in goals against (40). The Penguins secured their spot in this year's provincial championship defeating the Halifax Hawks 5-3 in their league playoffs.
The Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles wrapped up their 28-game regular season in third place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 13 wins, 10 losses and five ties. The Screaming Eagles finished second in the league in goals for (110) and second in goals against (93). Cape Breton West advanced to the provincial final with a 5-4 overtime win against the Glace Bay Miners, however were defeated 6-5 in double overtime against Sydney in the Cape Breton Hockey League final.
The Sydney Steelers finished the regular season in first place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 18 wins, seven losses and three ties. In the 28-game regular season, Sydney finished first in goals for (159) and third in goals against (112). The Steelers claimed the Cape Breton Hockey League title, defeating the Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles 6-5 in double overtime.
Provincial action resumes today, Friday, at 8:00 a.m. with Truro versus South Shore, followed by East Hants versus Cape Breton West at 10:00 a.m., New Waterford versus Sydney at 12:00 p.m., TASA versus South Shore at 2:00 p.m., Cape Breton West versus Truro at 4:00 p.m., East Hants versus Sydney at 6:00 p.m., and New Waterford versus TASA at 8:00 p.m.
Seven of the top Atom 'AAA' teams from across the province will be vying for the Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' provincial title at the New Waterford & District Community Centre this weekend.
Joining the host New Waterford Sharks at this year's provincial event are the South Shore Ice Sharks, TASA Ducks, Truro Bearcats, East Hants Penguins, Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles and Sydney Steelers.
Action got underway yesterday, Thursday, with four games on the schedule. Score results were not available at press time.
The host New Waterford Sharks finished in second place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 15 wins, nine losses and four ties. The Sharks were third in the Cape Breton league in goals for (96), and allowed the fewest goals against (81). The team is led by forward Carter Brown, who recorded 45 points during the season.
The South Shore Ice Sharks wrapped up their regular season in second place in the Nova Scotia Mainland Hockey League with a record of 13 wins, eight losses and three ties. The Ice Sharks were second in their league in goals for (109) and second in goals against (89). South Shore advanced to the provincial championship with a 7-6 double overtime victory over the Truro Bearcats in the championship game of the league's qualifying tournament to claim the Mainland Hockey League title.
The TASA Ducks, who are the defending Atom 'AAA' provincial champions, finished their regular season in first place in the Central Minor Hockey League with an impressive record of 20 wins, one loss and three ties. In the 24-game regular season, TASA finished first in the league in goals for (82) and allowed the fewest goals against (24). The Ducks advanced to the provincial championship posting an undefeated record of six wins and no losses in their league playoffs.
The Truro Physio One Bearcats finished in first place in the five-team Nova Scotia Mainland Hockey League with a record of 19 wins, three losses and two ties. The Bearcats finished the 24-game regular season first in goals for (132) and allowed the fewest goals against (73). Truro advanced to the provincial championship defeating the Antigonish Bulldogs in the semi-finals of the Mainland Hockey League's qualifying tournament in New Glasgow.
The East Hants Penguins finished in second place in the seven-team Central Minor Hockey League with a record of 15 wins, five losses and four ties, along with finishing third in goals for (63) and second in goals against (40). The Penguins secured their spot in this year's provincial championship defeating the Halifax Hawks 5-3 in their league playoffs.
The Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles wrapped up their 28-game regular season in third place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 13 wins, 10 losses and five ties. The Screaming Eagles finished second in the league in goals for (110) and second in goals against (93). Cape Breton West advanced to the provincial final with a 5-4 overtime win against the Glace Bay Miners, however were defeated 6-5 in double overtime against Sydney in the Cape Breton Hockey League final.
The Sydney Steelers finished the regular season in first place in the Cape Breton Hockey League with a record of 18 wins, seven losses and three ties. In the 28-game regular season, Sydney finished first in goals for (159) and third in goals against (112). The Steelers claimed the Cape Breton Hockey League title, defeating the Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles 6-5 in double overtime.
Provincial action resumes today, Friday, at 8:00 a.m. with Truro versus South Shore, followed by East Hants versus Cape Breton West at 10:00 a.m., New Waterford versus Sydney at 12:00 p.m., TASA versus South Shore at 2:00 p.m., Cape Breton West versus Truro at 4:00 p.m., East Hants versus Sydney at 6:00 p.m., and New Waterford versus TASA at 8:00 p.m.
Teams Confirmed for Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship; Official Schedule Released
NEW WATERFORD, N.S. - The provincial organizing committee for this year's Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship confirmed the seven teams that will be taking part in the provincial event at the end of the month.
Joining the host New Waterford Sharks at this year's provincial championship are the Sydney Steelers, Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles, Truro Bearcats, East Hants Penguins, TASA Ducks and South Shore Sharks.
Along with confirming the teams, the committee also released the official schedule for the provincial event.
Joining the host New Waterford Sharks at this year's provincial championship are the Sydney Steelers, Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles, Truro Bearcats, East Hants Penguins, TASA Ducks and South Shore Sharks.
Along with confirming the teams, the committee also released the official schedule for the provincial event.
Official Schedule:
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Thursday, March 27th:
12pm-2pm - Cape Breton West vs. TASA 2pm-4pm - Sydney vs. Truro 4pm-6pm - South Shore vs. East Hants Opening Ceremonies following 4pm game. 6pm-8pm - New Waterford vs. Cape Breton West |
Friday, March 28th:
8am-10am - Truro vs. South Shore 10am-12pm - East Hants vs. Cape Breton West 12pm-2pm - Sydney vs. New Waterford 2pm-4pm - TASA vs. South Shore 4pm-6pm - Cape Breton West vs. Truro 6pm-8pm - East Hants vs. Sydney 8pm-10pm - New Waterford vs. TASA |
Saturday, March 29th:
10am-12pm - TASA vs. Sydney 12pm-2pm - Truro vs. East Hants 2pm Skills Competition 4pm-6pm - South Shore vs. New Waterford |
*Top 4 teams advance to semi-finals and are seeded based on tournament play*
Sunday, March 30th:
8:30am-10:30am 4 vs. 1
10:30am-12:30pm 3 vs. 2
2pm - Championship Game
Sunday, March 30th:
8:30am-10:30am 4 vs. 1
10:30am-12:30pm 3 vs. 2
2pm - Championship Game
Atom 'AAA' Sharks Ask For Community Support by Wearing Green
With this year's Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship starting on Thursday, the host New Waterford Sharks are asking the community to show their support.
The team is asking the residents of New Waterford and surrounding area, who plan on attending the provincial championship, to wear green to their games in support of their provincial title quest.
The Sharks, who finished second in the Cape Breton Atom 'AAA' Hockey League, open the provincial championship on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. against the Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles. New Waterford also plays on Friday, March 28th, at 12:00 p.m. against the Sydney Steelers and 8:00 p.m. against the TASA Ducks, before wrapping up the round robin on Saturday, March 29th, at 4:00 p.m. against the South Shore Sharks.
Residents are encouraged to join the tournaments official page by searching 2014 Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship on Facebook, while following the tournaments Twitter account @NSProvincialAAA.
The Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship runs from Thursday, March 27th to Sunday, March 30th at the New Waterford & District Community Center.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
The team is asking the residents of New Waterford and surrounding area, who plan on attending the provincial championship, to wear green to their games in support of their provincial title quest.
The Sharks, who finished second in the Cape Breton Atom 'AAA' Hockey League, open the provincial championship on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. against the Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles. New Waterford also plays on Friday, March 28th, at 12:00 p.m. against the Sydney Steelers and 8:00 p.m. against the TASA Ducks, before wrapping up the round robin on Saturday, March 29th, at 4:00 p.m. against the South Shore Sharks.
Residents are encouraged to join the tournaments official page by searching 2014 Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship on Facebook, while following the tournaments Twitter account @NSProvincialAAA.
The Nova Scotia Atom 'AAA' Provincial Championship runs from Thursday, March 27th to Sunday, March 30th at the New Waterford & District Community Center.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament a Success for New Waterford
It was a busy weekend of fast-paced hockey action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.
The 25th annual Vince Ryan Memorial Scholarship Hockey Tournament, one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments, took place in 10 different rinks across Cape Breton, including the New Waterford venue.
The New Waterford & District Community Centre saw a total of 21 games during the four-day tournament, which ran from Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March 23rd.
" We were glad to host another successful event," said Robert MacKenzie, NWDCC Board of Director. " We were able to offer full canteen service for players and many spectators."
Score results from action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre saw. Thursday, Sobey’s Chiefs 5, New Waterford Friday Knights 2; Lingan ERT 6, Marion Bridge Fire Department 3; Friday, Cape Scott No Stars 4, Kennedy Animal Hospital 3; Gander Spitfires 12, Hockey Moms 1; Cape Breton Highlanders 4, CBRM Police 2; Devco Islanders 2, Mortgage Masters 1; Antigonish Horn Dogs 5, Barn Crashers 4; Colchester Flames 10, New Waterford Friday Knights 4; Saturday, Mortgage Masters 5, Deer Lake Labatts 2; Sunday Centennials 3, Antigonish Horn Dogs 2; CBRM Police 3, HMCS Fredericton 2; The Jets 7, Pictou County Choppers 1; Halifax Fire Department 11, Lingan ERT 2; Deer Lake Labatts 7, Kennedy Animal Hospital 5; Sobey’s Chiefs 5, Colchester Flames 4; Ice Dogs 7, Pasadena Pylons 2; Halifax Fire Department 6, Glace Bay Fire Department 2; New Waterford Friday Knights 10, Isle Madame Hornets 6; Sunday, Sobey’s Chiefs 6, Colchester Flames 5; Sackville Subway 5, Strong Chiropractic Islanders 2; Sydney Mines Thunder 6, Forest St Lumberjacks 0.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
The 25th annual Vince Ryan Memorial Scholarship Hockey Tournament, one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments, took place in 10 different rinks across Cape Breton, including the New Waterford venue.
The New Waterford & District Community Centre saw a total of 21 games during the four-day tournament, which ran from Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March 23rd.
" We were glad to host another successful event," said Robert MacKenzie, NWDCC Board of Director. " We were able to offer full canteen service for players and many spectators."
Score results from action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre saw. Thursday, Sobey’s Chiefs 5, New Waterford Friday Knights 2; Lingan ERT 6, Marion Bridge Fire Department 3; Friday, Cape Scott No Stars 4, Kennedy Animal Hospital 3; Gander Spitfires 12, Hockey Moms 1; Cape Breton Highlanders 4, CBRM Police 2; Devco Islanders 2, Mortgage Masters 1; Antigonish Horn Dogs 5, Barn Crashers 4; Colchester Flames 10, New Waterford Friday Knights 4; Saturday, Mortgage Masters 5, Deer Lake Labatts 2; Sunday Centennials 3, Antigonish Horn Dogs 2; CBRM Police 3, HMCS Fredericton 2; The Jets 7, Pictou County Choppers 1; Halifax Fire Department 11, Lingan ERT 2; Deer Lake Labatts 7, Kennedy Animal Hospital 5; Sobey’s Chiefs 5, Colchester Flames 4; Ice Dogs 7, Pasadena Pylons 2; Halifax Fire Department 6, Glace Bay Fire Department 2; New Waterford Friday Knights 10, Isle Madame Hornets 6; Sunday, Sobey’s Chiefs 6, Colchester Flames 5; Sackville Subway 5, Strong Chiropractic Islanders 2; Sydney Mines Thunder 6, Forest St Lumberjacks 0.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
NWDCC to Host 21 Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament Games
The New Waterford & District Community Centre will be the venue for 21 games at this year's 25th Annual Molson Canadian Coors Light Vince Ryan Memorial Scholarship Hockey Tournament.
The four-day tournament, which started last night, Thursday, is one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments. Score results from Thursday's action were not available at press time.
A total of 130 teams are registered for this year's tournament, including three teams from the New Waterford area, the Bud Light Habs, Lingan ERT and the New Waterford Friday Knights.
Action resumes at the New Waterford & District Community Centre today, Friday, at 2:30 p.m. with the Cape Scott No Stars versus Kennedy Animal Hospital, followed by Gander Spitfires versus Hockey Moms at 3:45 p.m., CBRM Police versus Cape Breton Highlanders at 5:00 p.m., Devco Islanders versus Mortgage Masters at 6:15 p.m., Antigonish Horn Dogs versus Barn Crashers at 7:30 p.m., and Colchester Flames versus New Waterford Friday Knights at 8:45 p.m.
Saturday's action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with Deer Lake Labatts versus Mortgage Masters, followed by the Antigonish Horn Dogs versus Sunday Centennials at 9:45 a.m., CBRM Police versus HMCS Fredericton at 11:00 a.m., The Jets versus Pictou County Choppers at 12:15 p.m., Lingan ERT versus Halifax Fire Department at 1:30 p.m., Deer Lake Labatts versus Kennedy Animal Hospital at 2:45 p.m., Sobey’s Chiefs versus Colchester Flames at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena Pylons versus Ice Dogs at 5:15 p.m., Halifax Fire Department versus Glace Bay Fire Department at 6:30 p.m., and New Waterford Friday Knights versus Isle Madame Hornets at 7:45 p.m.
The championship games for Division "L", Division "K", and Division "O" are scheduled for Sunday at 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
The four-day tournament, which started last night, Thursday, is one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments. Score results from Thursday's action were not available at press time.
A total of 130 teams are registered for this year's tournament, including three teams from the New Waterford area, the Bud Light Habs, Lingan ERT and the New Waterford Friday Knights.
Action resumes at the New Waterford & District Community Centre today, Friday, at 2:30 p.m. with the Cape Scott No Stars versus Kennedy Animal Hospital, followed by Gander Spitfires versus Hockey Moms at 3:45 p.m., CBRM Police versus Cape Breton Highlanders at 5:00 p.m., Devco Islanders versus Mortgage Masters at 6:15 p.m., Antigonish Horn Dogs versus Barn Crashers at 7:30 p.m., and Colchester Flames versus New Waterford Friday Knights at 8:45 p.m.
Saturday's action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with Deer Lake Labatts versus Mortgage Masters, followed by the Antigonish Horn Dogs versus Sunday Centennials at 9:45 a.m., CBRM Police versus HMCS Fredericton at 11:00 a.m., The Jets versus Pictou County Choppers at 12:15 p.m., Lingan ERT versus Halifax Fire Department at 1:30 p.m., Deer Lake Labatts versus Kennedy Animal Hospital at 2:45 p.m., Sobey’s Chiefs versus Colchester Flames at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena Pylons versus Ice Dogs at 5:15 p.m., Halifax Fire Department versus Glace Bay Fire Department at 6:30 p.m., and New Waterford Friday Knights versus Isle Madame Hornets at 7:45 p.m.
The championship games for Division "L", Division "K", and Division "O" are scheduled for Sunday at 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively.
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
Midget 'A' Sharks To Host Christmas Hockey Tournament This Weekend
The New Waterford Sharks midget 'A' hockey team will be hosting a Christmas
tournament this weekend at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.
The Sharks will be joined in the tournament by the Cape Breton County Islanders, Glace Bay Miners #1, North Sydney Vikings and Sydney Steelers.
New Waterford opens the tournament today, Friday, with games against Glace Bay at 1 p.m., and Cape Breton County at 4 p.m. The team will continue tournament play tomorrow, Saturday, at 1 p.m. against North Sydney, and 4 p.m. against Sydney.
"I expect our team to be competitive in the tournament," said "Fred" Head, Sharks head coach. "We have to play hard every shift, and not get cought on the ice too long. We can't take bad penalties, and we need to have full lineup."
Head said the team will rely on goaltender Tyler Syms to continue his strong play between the pipes, while looking towards Robbie MacKinnon and Brandon Bresowar for offense.
"To be successful this weekend, our goaltender Tyler Syms has to continue his solid play between the pipes for us. He has been our back bone all season long," said the veteran coach. "We will look towards our captain Robbie MacKinnon and Brandon Bresowar to provide offense."
The tournament semi-final games are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday, while the Championship game will also take place on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Watch for full tournament schedule in this week's edition of the "Minor Hockey Scoreboard".
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
The Sharks will be joined in the tournament by the Cape Breton County Islanders, Glace Bay Miners #1, North Sydney Vikings and Sydney Steelers.
New Waterford opens the tournament today, Friday, with games against Glace Bay at 1 p.m., and Cape Breton County at 4 p.m. The team will continue tournament play tomorrow, Saturday, at 1 p.m. against North Sydney, and 4 p.m. against Sydney.
"I expect our team to be competitive in the tournament," said "Fred" Head, Sharks head coach. "We have to play hard every shift, and not get cought on the ice too long. We can't take bad penalties, and we need to have full lineup."
Head said the team will rely on goaltender Tyler Syms to continue his strong play between the pipes, while looking towards Robbie MacKinnon and Brandon Bresowar for offense.
"To be successful this weekend, our goaltender Tyler Syms has to continue his solid play between the pipes for us. He has been our back bone all season long," said the veteran coach. "We will look towards our captain Robbie MacKinnon and Brandon Bresowar to provide offense."
The tournament semi-final games are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday, while the Championship game will also take place on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Watch for full tournament schedule in this week's edition of the "Minor Hockey Scoreboard".
Written By: Jeremy Fraser
Tradesmen To Host Gladiators In New Waterford On Saturday
Nova Scotia Eastlink Major Midget Hockey League action resumes in New Waterford this weekend.
The Cape Breton Tradesmen will host the Newbridge Academy Gladiators at the New Waterford & District Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Tradesmen enter the game with a record of four wins, 16 losses and two overtime losses, and sit last in the league with 10 points. Meanwhile, the Gladiators are third overall in the league with a record of 17 wins, six losses, one overtime loss and two shootout losses.
Among the Tradesmen roster are brothers Brendan and Sean Smith, as well as Ryan Wilson, all of which are from the New Waterford area. Brendan has four goals and seven assists, while Sean has one goal and seven assists in 22 regular season games, and Wilson has two goals and one assist in 14 games.
The two teams will finish their weekend series on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Centre 200 in Sydney.
Written by: Jeremy Fraser
The Cape Breton Tradesmen will host the Newbridge Academy Gladiators at the New Waterford & District Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Tradesmen enter the game with a record of four wins, 16 losses and two overtime losses, and sit last in the league with 10 points. Meanwhile, the Gladiators are third overall in the league with a record of 17 wins, six losses, one overtime loss and two shootout losses.
Among the Tradesmen roster are brothers Brendan and Sean Smith, as well as Ryan Wilson, all of which are from the New Waterford area. Brendan has four goals and seven assists, while Sean has one goal and seven assists in 22 regular season games, and Wilson has two goals and one assist in 14 games.
The two teams will finish their weekend series on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at Centre 200 in Sydney.
Written by: Jeremy Fraser
Sharks To Host Clifford "Bug" MacLean Memorial Hockey Tournament This Weekend
Members of the 2013-14 NW Sharks Peewee 'B' hockey team
The New Waterford Sharks peewee 'B' hockey team will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Clifford "Bug" MacLean Memorial Hockey Tournament at the New Waterford & District Community Centre this weekend.
The Sharks, who claimed the Bobby Joe Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament in November, will be joined in the tournament by the Cape Breton County Islanders, North Sydney Vikings and Strait Richmond Pirates.
New Waterford will open the tournament today, Friday, at 4:55 p.m. against Cape Breton County. The Sharks continue tournament play tomorrow, Saturday, with games at 9:55 a.m. against Strait Richmond, and 4:10 p.m. against North Sydney.
"I expect the team to be a little rusty at first," said Trevor Leudy, Sharks head coach. "It has been two weeks since we played a game. Hopefully it doesn't cost us."
When asked his starting goaltender for the tournament opener, Leudy could not confirm and said it would be a game time decision.
The championship game of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Written by Jeremy Fraser - Photo by Jeremy Fraser
Full Tournament Schedule:
Friday, Dec. 20th, 2013:
4:00 p.m. - North Sydney Vikings Vs. Strait Richmond Pirates
4:55 p.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. Cape Breton County Islanders
Saturday, Dec. 21st, 2013:
9:00 a.m. - Cape Breton County Islanders Vs. North Sydney Vikings
9:55 a.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. Strait Richmond Pirates
1:00 p.m. - Strait Richmond Pirates Vs. Cape Breton County Islanders
4:10 p.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. North Sydney Vikings
Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 2013:
2:30 p.m. - Championship Game
The Sharks, who claimed the Bobby Joe Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament in November, will be joined in the tournament by the Cape Breton County Islanders, North Sydney Vikings and Strait Richmond Pirates.
New Waterford will open the tournament today, Friday, at 4:55 p.m. against Cape Breton County. The Sharks continue tournament play tomorrow, Saturday, with games at 9:55 a.m. against Strait Richmond, and 4:10 p.m. against North Sydney.
"I expect the team to be a little rusty at first," said Trevor Leudy, Sharks head coach. "It has been two weeks since we played a game. Hopefully it doesn't cost us."
When asked his starting goaltender for the tournament opener, Leudy could not confirm and said it would be a game time decision.
The championship game of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Written by Jeremy Fraser - Photo by Jeremy Fraser
Full Tournament Schedule:
Friday, Dec. 20th, 2013:
4:00 p.m. - North Sydney Vikings Vs. Strait Richmond Pirates
4:55 p.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. Cape Breton County Islanders
Saturday, Dec. 21st, 2013:
9:00 a.m. - Cape Breton County Islanders Vs. North Sydney Vikings
9:55 a.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. Strait Richmond Pirates
1:00 p.m. - Strait Richmond Pirates Vs. Cape Breton County Islanders
4:10 p.m. - New Waterford Sharks Vs. North Sydney Vikings
Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 2013:
2:30 p.m. - Championship Game
Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament A Success For New Waterford
Opening faceoff between Lingan ERT & Donkin Fire Department
It was a busy weekend of fast-paced hockey action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.
The 24th annual Vince Ryan Memorial Scholarship Hockey Tournament, one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments, took place in 11 different arenas across Cape Breton, including the New Waterford venue.
The New Waterford & District Community Centre saw a total of 23 games during the four-day tournament, which ran from Thursday, March 21st to Sunday, March 24th.
" We were glad to host another successful event." said NWDCC Board of Director Robert MacKenzie. " We were able to offer full canteen and bar services for players and many spectators. The tournament also extends the referee season for many local officials."
The tournament was not only a success for the New Waterford Rink, but also for two of New Waterford's team entries at this years event.
The New Waterford Friday Knights claimed the division 'N' title with a 7-3 victory over the Sunday Knights at the Centennial Arena on Sunday, while the Bud Light Wings edged the Antigonish Old Dogs 5-4 to capture the division 'W' championship at the Canada Games Complex.
"I believe the key to our win in the championship game was the momentum we got from our come-from-behind victory in our final round robin game." said Friday Knights forward Steve Grace. " We scored four goals with less than five minutes left in regulation to send the game to overtime and we were able to pick up a 5-4 win in that game."
Score results from action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre saw, Thursday, the Donkin Fire Department over Lingan ERT 7-4, the Forrest Street Lumberjacks over the Devco Islanders Coors Lite 3-2 and the Sobey's Chiefs over the New Waterford Friday Knights 9-3. Friday's action saw Ross Screen Printing over the X X-Perts 5-4 in overtime, the Glace Bay Fire Department over Lingan ERT 7-2, the Sydney Starz over Conrad’s Cougars 3-0, the Gander Spitfires over the Deer Lake Wingettes 5-0, the Fleet Club over the Coast Guard College 9-4 and the New Waterford Friday Knights over the Sunday Knights 7-1. Saturday's action witnessed the Fleet Club over CFB Gagetown Armour School 5-3, the Sackville Subway over the Lake Road Tankers 5-1, MacPhee’s Plumbing & Heating Coors Lite over Pasadena Pylons 8-0, the Fancy Flyers over the Pink Panthers 5-1, the Sunday Knights over Martin Rite Shop 6-4, the Bud Light Wings over the Greenfield Grow & Brew 8-3, the Donkin Vulchers over the Pasadena Pylons 5-4 in overtime, the Ice Dogs over the Antigonish Golden Dogs 13-5, Annie’s Avengers over the Truro Stars 14-1 and the New Waterford Friday Knights over Martin Rite Shop 5-4 in overtime.
Championship action on Sunday in New Waterford saw the MacPhee’s Plumbing & Heating Coors Lite over the Ice Dogs 6-1, the Fancy Flyers over the Pink Panthers 6-3 and the Gander Spitfires over the Polar Paws 3-2.
By Jeremy Fraser
The 24th annual Vince Ryan Memorial Scholarship Hockey Tournament, one of the world's largest adult hockey tournaments, took place in 11 different arenas across Cape Breton, including the New Waterford venue.
The New Waterford & District Community Centre saw a total of 23 games during the four-day tournament, which ran from Thursday, March 21st to Sunday, March 24th.
" We were glad to host another successful event." said NWDCC Board of Director Robert MacKenzie. " We were able to offer full canteen and bar services for players and many spectators. The tournament also extends the referee season for many local officials."
The tournament was not only a success for the New Waterford Rink, but also for two of New Waterford's team entries at this years event.
The New Waterford Friday Knights claimed the division 'N' title with a 7-3 victory over the Sunday Knights at the Centennial Arena on Sunday, while the Bud Light Wings edged the Antigonish Old Dogs 5-4 to capture the division 'W' championship at the Canada Games Complex.
"I believe the key to our win in the championship game was the momentum we got from our come-from-behind victory in our final round robin game." said Friday Knights forward Steve Grace. " We scored four goals with less than five minutes left in regulation to send the game to overtime and we were able to pick up a 5-4 win in that game."
Score results from action at the New Waterford & District Community Centre saw, Thursday, the Donkin Fire Department over Lingan ERT 7-4, the Forrest Street Lumberjacks over the Devco Islanders Coors Lite 3-2 and the Sobey's Chiefs over the New Waterford Friday Knights 9-3. Friday's action saw Ross Screen Printing over the X X-Perts 5-4 in overtime, the Glace Bay Fire Department over Lingan ERT 7-2, the Sydney Starz over Conrad’s Cougars 3-0, the Gander Spitfires over the Deer Lake Wingettes 5-0, the Fleet Club over the Coast Guard College 9-4 and the New Waterford Friday Knights over the Sunday Knights 7-1. Saturday's action witnessed the Fleet Club over CFB Gagetown Armour School 5-3, the Sackville Subway over the Lake Road Tankers 5-1, MacPhee’s Plumbing & Heating Coors Lite over Pasadena Pylons 8-0, the Fancy Flyers over the Pink Panthers 5-1, the Sunday Knights over Martin Rite Shop 6-4, the Bud Light Wings over the Greenfield Grow & Brew 8-3, the Donkin Vulchers over the Pasadena Pylons 5-4 in overtime, the Ice Dogs over the Antigonish Golden Dogs 13-5, Annie’s Avengers over the Truro Stars 14-1 and the New Waterford Friday Knights over Martin Rite Shop 5-4 in overtime.
Championship action on Sunday in New Waterford saw the MacPhee’s Plumbing & Heating Coors Lite over the Ice Dogs 6-1, the Fancy Flyers over the Pink Panthers 6-3 and the Gander Spitfires over the Polar Paws 3-2.
By Jeremy Fraser
Peewee 'B' Sharks Claim Gary L. Wentzell Tournament Championship
The New Waterford Peewee 'B' Sharks following their victory.
The New Waterford Peewee 'B' Sharks wrapped up their 2012-13 season in winning fashion last week in Bridgewater, NS.
The Sharks were crowned the 2013 Gary L. Wentzell March break hockey tournament champions with a 6-1 win over the Queens County Cougars last Friday at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
" Hitting was key for our team in the championship game." said assistant coach Trevor Leudy. " We went after Queens County's big players and took the body on them every chance we had. "
New Waterford kicked off the tournament with a 2-0 loss to the Bridgewater Hawks, however bounced back to defeat the Shelburne County Flames 6-0 and the Acadia Axemen 7-1, before storming past Queens County in the finals.
" In general I thought our team played great in all four games of the tournament." said Leudy. " We started off slow losing to the host Bridgewater Hawks, but we continued to work hard and it paid off in the long run for the team. "
Following the championship game, New Waterford players Brett Binder, Dylan Williams and Noah Reid were named to the tournaments all-star team.
Leudy says the teams coaching staff is very proud of the three players being named to the all-star team.
" The coaching staff could not be more proud of Brett (Binder), Dylan (Williams) and Noah (Reid). They had a great tournament and well deserve the honor."
The coaching staff would like to thank the players and parents for another successful season of hockey.
By Jeremy Fraser
The Sharks were crowned the 2013 Gary L. Wentzell March break hockey tournament champions with a 6-1 win over the Queens County Cougars last Friday at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
" Hitting was key for our team in the championship game." said assistant coach Trevor Leudy. " We went after Queens County's big players and took the body on them every chance we had. "
New Waterford kicked off the tournament with a 2-0 loss to the Bridgewater Hawks, however bounced back to defeat the Shelburne County Flames 6-0 and the Acadia Axemen 7-1, before storming past Queens County in the finals.
" In general I thought our team played great in all four games of the tournament." said Leudy. " We started off slow losing to the host Bridgewater Hawks, but we continued to work hard and it paid off in the long run for the team. "
Following the championship game, New Waterford players Brett Binder, Dylan Williams and Noah Reid were named to the tournaments all-star team.
Leudy says the teams coaching staff is very proud of the three players being named to the all-star team.
" The coaching staff could not be more proud of Brett (Binder), Dylan (Williams) and Noah (Reid). They had a great tournament and well deserve the honor."
The coaching staff would like to thank the players and parents for another successful season of hockey.
By Jeremy Fraser
Important Notice:
Deadline change for week of March 24th to March 30th, 2013
The deadline for the New Waterford Community Press' Minor Hockey Score Board has been changed from Tuesday, March 26th by 10:00p.m. to Monday, March 25th by 10:00p.m. for the week of Sunday, March 24th to Saturday, March 30th, Only!
The reason for this change is due to the Press being released on Thursday, March 28th, because of the holiday on Friday.
To submit scores for this weeks Community Press' Minor Hockey Score Board, please e-mail them to [email protected].
**Note: This change was not noted in last week's Community Press **
Thanks,
Jeremy Fraser, New Waterford Community Press
The deadline for the New Waterford Community Press' Minor Hockey Score Board has been changed from Tuesday, March 26th by 10:00p.m. to Monday, March 25th by 10:00p.m. for the week of Sunday, March 24th to Saturday, March 30th, Only!
The reason for this change is due to the Press being released on Thursday, March 28th, because of the holiday on Friday.
To submit scores for this weeks Community Press' Minor Hockey Score Board, please e-mail them to [email protected].
**Note: This change was not noted in last week's Community Press **
Thanks,
Jeremy Fraser, New Waterford Community Press
Atom 'A' Sharks Look To Capture Nova Scotia Provincial Title This Weekend
The New Waterford Atom 'A' Sharks.
Photo courtesy Jeremy Fraser
The New Waterford Atom 'A' Sharks will look to put a finishing touch on an impressive season this weekend by taking home a provincial title.
The Sharks will look to bring home the town's first Atom 'A' provincial title since the 2009-10 season when they participate in the 2013 Nova Scotia Atom 'A' Provincials this weekend at the Emera Centre in North Sydney.
The Sharks finished the regular season with a record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie. The team continued their strong play in the playoffs posting 12 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie, on their way to clinching a berth in the provincials with a 4-1 win over the Cape Breton County Islanders on March 1st.
" We are a very well balanced team, and for us to be effective, we need all three lines going." said Sharks head coach Kenny Baldwin. " We must move the puck well, and use our speed to our advantage to break down the other teams defense. We have to be relentless on the forecheck, and outwork the other teams."
Joining the Sharks in the provincial championship are the host North Sydney Vikings, Truro Bearcats, Halifax Hawks and TASA Ducks.
New Waterford will kick off the provincials today, Friday, with two games starting at 11:00a.m. against the North Sydney Vikings and at 3:00p.m. against the TASA Ducks. The Sharks will wrap up the round robin on Saturday with games against the Halifax Hawks at 10:30a.m. and the Truro Bearcats at 6:00p.m.
Baldwin says the team has not made a decision on who will start in goal in the provincial opener.
" The decision on who will start in goal has not been made yet. Depending on which goaltender is playing the best hockey at the time, then he will get the nod in goal for our first game of the provincials."
The top two teams following round robin play will battle it out in the provincial final on Sunday at 11:00a.m.
By Jeremy Fraser
The Sharks will look to bring home the town's first Atom 'A' provincial title since the 2009-10 season when they participate in the 2013 Nova Scotia Atom 'A' Provincials this weekend at the Emera Centre in North Sydney.
The Sharks finished the regular season with a record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie. The team continued their strong play in the playoffs posting 12 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie, on their way to clinching a berth in the provincials with a 4-1 win over the Cape Breton County Islanders on March 1st.
" We are a very well balanced team, and for us to be effective, we need all three lines going." said Sharks head coach Kenny Baldwin. " We must move the puck well, and use our speed to our advantage to break down the other teams defense. We have to be relentless on the forecheck, and outwork the other teams."
Joining the Sharks in the provincial championship are the host North Sydney Vikings, Truro Bearcats, Halifax Hawks and TASA Ducks.
New Waterford will kick off the provincials today, Friday, with two games starting at 11:00a.m. against the North Sydney Vikings and at 3:00p.m. against the TASA Ducks. The Sharks will wrap up the round robin on Saturday with games against the Halifax Hawks at 10:30a.m. and the Truro Bearcats at 6:00p.m.
Baldwin says the team has not made a decision on who will start in goal in the provincial opener.
" The decision on who will start in goal has not been made yet. Depending on which goaltender is playing the best hockey at the time, then he will get the nod in goal for our first game of the provincials."
The top two teams following round robin play will battle it out in the provincial final on Sunday at 11:00a.m.
By Jeremy Fraser
Peewee and Bantam Sharks to Attend Gary L. Wentzell Tournament
The New Waterford Peewee 'B' Sharks. Photo courtesy Jeremy Fraser
Two New Waterford Minor Hockey Association teams will travel to Bridgewater, NS, this week to participate in a March break hockey tournament.
The New Waterford Peewee 'B' and Bantam 'A' Sharks will wrap up their 2012-13 seasons by attending the 2013 Gary L. Wentzell March Break Hockey Tournament.
The Peewee 'B' Sharks kicked off their tournament last night with a game against the host Bridgewater Hawks. Score results were not available at press time.
The Peewee team will wrap up their round robin today, Friday, with games at 9:00a.m. against the Shelburne County Flames and at 1:20p.m. against the Acadia Axemen at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
The top two teams following round robin play will meet for the championship on Friday at 6:00p.m.
As for the Bantam 'A' Sharks, their tournament officially gets underway tomorrow, Saturday, with games at 3:00p.m. against the TASA Ducks and at 6:00p.m. against the South Shore Ice Sharks at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
The New Waterford club will finish their round robin on Sunday at 9:00a.m. against the East Hants Penguins.
The top two teams following round robin play will meet for the championship on Sunday at 3:30p.m.
By Jeremy Fraser
The New Waterford Peewee 'B' and Bantam 'A' Sharks will wrap up their 2012-13 seasons by attending the 2013 Gary L. Wentzell March Break Hockey Tournament.
The Peewee 'B' Sharks kicked off their tournament last night with a game against the host Bridgewater Hawks. Score results were not available at press time.
The Peewee team will wrap up their round robin today, Friday, with games at 9:00a.m. against the Shelburne County Flames and at 1:20p.m. against the Acadia Axemen at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
The top two teams following round robin play will meet for the championship on Friday at 6:00p.m.
As for the Bantam 'A' Sharks, their tournament officially gets underway tomorrow, Saturday, with games at 3:00p.m. against the TASA Ducks and at 6:00p.m. against the South Shore Ice Sharks at the Bridgewater Memorial Arena.
The New Waterford club will finish their round robin on Sunday at 9:00a.m. against the East Hants Penguins.
The top two teams following round robin play will meet for the championship on Sunday at 3:30p.m.
By Jeremy Fraser
2012 Midget AAA and PeeWee A teams are regional champions!
Midget AAA Regional Playdown Results
PeeWee A Regional Playdown Results
