Local youth dominate gridiron

 

MORRISBURG–The South Dundas Major Midget B Lions added another three strokes to their win column in recent action with wins over Smith Falls, 3-0, Char-Lan, 5-0 and North Leeds, 4-3.

Since the Lions got off to their rough start at the beginning of the season with two losses and one tie, they have rebounded with six wins and just one tie.

In 10 games they have six wins, two losses and two ties for 14 points. This gives them a three point lead over second place Cornwall in the UCMHL Major Midget B Rep East Division.

Char-Lan is holding third place with nine points, and Alexandria is fourth with seven.

The Lions were in Smiths Falls on Sunday, November 3, for the 3-0 win, with Josh Martineau in net for the shut out.

The Lions scored a goal a period for the win, beginning with a Cameron Michels goal assisted by Aaron Smith in the first period.

Then in the second, Jordan Smail and Tanner Hummel provided the setup for a Josh Black goal on the Lions power play.

Black nailed his second goal of the game early in the third period with assists going to Drew Minish and Spencer Heldens.

One night later, the Lions were in Williamstown where again they kept their opponents from the scoreboard as they went to work on a 5-0 victory.

This time out Zack Frawley was in net for the shutout.

Josh Black had another strong showing, this time with a two goal performance.

He got it started early in the first period with help from Michels.

In the second Aaron Smith from Smail, and Black unassisted, pushed the Lions advantage to 3-0.

Riley Black, unassisted, counted early in the third period to make it 4-0, and Evan Mullin finished it off with help from Hummel for the 5-0 victory.

Back home on Morrisburg ice on Thursday, November 7, the Lions were challenged by North Leeds who turned it up a notch in the third period.

The two played to a 1-1 first period tie with Jordan St. Louis scoring for the Lions from Josh Black and Tanner Hummel.

Then in the second period, Jordan Smail connected from St. Louis and Hummel for a slim 2-1 Lions edge.

North Leeds evened it early in the third period, but they couldn’t hold on.

At 5:01 of the frame Smail counted his second of the game (from Josh Black and Spencer Heldens) to put the Lions up by one.

Then just over one minute later St. Louis found the North Leeds net for his second tally with help from Cameron Michels and Riley Black to put the Lions in the driver’s seat at 4-2.

North Leeds got one more past Lions goaltender Josh Martineau from Tynan Blair but that was it and the Lions kept their winning streak alive with a 4-3 victory.

Coming up this week the Lions are at home on Saturday evening, November 16, to Perth. Game time is 8 p.m. Then on Sunday, November 17, the Lions are at the Benson Centre in Cornwall, at 8:30 p.m.  

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It was a night to recall a great season at the Morrisburg and District Figure Skating Club.

 It was also a night dedicated to honouring the young skaters who put in the hours and months of hard work and practice necessary to hone their skills.

On Sunday, April 22, the executive of the Skating Club, coaches, parents and skaters gathered at the Morrisburg Legion for their year end awards  banquet. There was also the additional treat for guests of a DVD highlighting the year’s events.

President of the Morrisburg and District Skating Club, Julie VanHoof, welcomed the guests and thanked them for their participation.

“There are many challenges in running a successful club,” she said, “but with the support of the executive, the board, committee chairs, coaches and parents, we had another year to be proud of.”

She singled out the efforts of volunteers, who “came through when needed to help with carnival, or to donate food. Your dedication is much appreciated.”

She also had great praise for “our wonderful and amazing coaches. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated and caring coaches working with our young skaters to help them to achieve their goals.’

VanHoof also thanked the parents for their encouragement and support.

She concluded her address with these words to the skaters.

“Every skater has different goals and each of you has worked hard to reach your personal goals. Tonight we are proud to be rewarding you for your accomplishments and achievements.

Next year many changes to our programs will be implemented through Skate Canada, but the continued support of everyone here makes no doubt that Morrisburg and District Skating Club will continue to grow and to be successful.”

Special good-byes and best wishes were extended to long time skaters Jessica Thompson and Katherine Lee, who leave for university in the fall. 

The Morrisburg Club was particularly proud this year to present gold skills and gold free skate honours to Alyssa MacMillan and to Alisha VanHoof. Gold represents success at the highest levels of testing and  notes singular achievement on the part of the young recipients.

The 2011-12 CanSkater of the Year was Marin Morrow, while  CanSkate Spirit Awards were given to Sarah Stewart and to Ella Mallett-Seymour.

Awards in preliminary dance went to Reagan Belanger, Trina Dykstra-MacPherson and Erika Jordan.

The CanSkate Program Assistant award was presented to Brenna German.

Jr. Bronze Dance was presented to Kendra Buter, Abigail Jordan, Kathleen Nicolaassen and Kaitlyn Stewart.

Jr. Silver Dance was awarded to Alisha VanHoof.

Preliminary Skills were presented to Reagan Belanger, Cameryn Broad, Alice Cameron an Abigail Jordan, while Bronze Skills were given to Alexis Engwarda, Abby MacMillan, Tayler Pilon and Kaitlyn Stewart.

Introductive interpretive honours were presented to Jessica Bass, Katherine Lee and Kathleen Nicolaassen. Katherine Lee and Alisha VanHoof took awards in bronze interpretive.

Preliminary Free Skate saw Kendra Buter, Trina Dykstra-McPerson and Abigail Jordan awarded. In Jr.Bronze Free Skate, Alexis Engwarda, Abby MacMillan and Kristyn VanHoof  were honoured. 

Gillian Beatson took Sr. Silver Free Skate. 

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The South Dundas Atom B Lions evened their season record at two wins and two losses  Sunday, October 26, with a 4-3 win over the Char-Lan Rebels at home.

Montgomery Dejong took a feed from Quade Mullin and beat the goalie with a perfect shot just 15 seconds into the game to give the Lions a l-0 lead.

Then Sam Connors put the Lions up, 2-0, at 5:10 assisted by James Martens.  

Although it looked as if the Lions were on their way, Rebels Jack Gray (assisted by Riley Tessier), had other ideas as he worked to pull his team to within one goal with 4:39 left in the period.  

The Lions managed to hold on to their one goal advance until the final minute of the first when Jacob Campeau, assisted by Sean Marasa, tied it 2-2. 

Although the Lions had started strong in the first period, the Rebels carried the momentum into the second.

They did a good job of limiting the Lions’ scoring chances during the second. While they played defensively, Campeau, assisted by Avery Teodoro, provided their offense to put the Rebels up 3-2.

The game settled down and some key saves from Lions goaltender Mateo Lacroix, during the second and third periods, enabled the Lions to stay within the one goal reach. 

It was late in the third period when Spencer Barclay was rewarded for his strong two-way play. 

Barclay counted for the Lions after taking a nice pass from Mullin to tie the game 3-3, and give the Lions a needed shot of adrenaline. 

The Lions continued to press and with 1:21 left on the clock, Sean Nicolaassen’s shot found the back of the Rebels net.  

Nicolaassen, who normally plays defence, was moved up on a forward line with Barclay and Dryden Buter for the final shift of the game. It was Barclay who provided the assist on his winning goal.  

Following Nicolaassen’s winner, goaltender Lacroix and his teammates were able to survive a final push from the Rebels in the dying seconds.

The Lions next action is on the road in Athens, Sunday, November 2.

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