Dalhousie, NB: Prince Edward Island's Mid-Isle Matrix captured their second straight Atlantic Minor Midget Championship here on Sunday, defeating the Kenn Valley Spartans from New Brunswick 5-2.
Mid-Isle once again got off to a fast start as tournament MVP Tanner McGuigan scored a minute and 21 seconds into the opening period. Before the period was out Luke MacKay and Campbell Gallant also provided goals for the Matrix. A scary incident in the second brought play to a halt as Brendan Bonner was hit hard just inside the Mid-Isle blue line and had to be taking to hospital. Jeremy Parker put Kenn Valley on the board after play resumed and the second period finished with a 3-1 lead for PEI.
Dustin Dutcher scored early in the third to bring Kenn Valley within a goal, however Brad Power put and end to the comeback with 5 minutes remaining. Jonathan Richards added an empty net goal. Mid-Isle assists went to Richards, Ben Keefe, Spencer McAllister and Joel MacIsaac. Kenn Valley got helpers from Scott Lloyd, Jeremy Holmes and Curtis Hastings. Jordan Zember earned the win and Ryan Cormier the loss.
This marks the 4th year in a row PEI teams have claimed the Atlantic Title as the Charlottetown Abbies claimed the previous two before Mid-Isle's back to back wins. Next year's event will be hosted in Nova Scotia and Truro is a strong candidate to be the host team.
In Bronze Medal action The Truro Bearcats defeated Newfoundlands Tri-Pen Ice 6-3 on the strength of Kyle MacKenzie's hat trick. Jaeger Dean, Neil Smith and Zach Bates also added goals for Nova Scotia. Assists went to MacKenzie, Dean, Patrick McNuff with 2, Sander Manley with 2, Cole Baker and Brian Grue. Zachery King replied with a hat trick of his own for Tri-Pen. Assists went to Patrick Churchill 2, Spencer Norcott and Ryan Fillier. The tournaments top goalie, Jesse Lawrence, earned the Victory. Blake Smith took the loss.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Minor Midget Atlantics Day 3
Dalhousie, NB: The round robin portion of this years Atlantic minor midget championships is over and the teams fighting for medals have been decided. Saturday's first game determined who would move on to play the Kenn Valley Spartans (New Brunswick) for gold on Sunday. PEI and Newfoundland squared off bright and early and it was the Mid-Isle Matrix from PEI who squeaked out a 3-2 win. Tanner McGuigan scored in the first and second periods to give the Matrix a lead, however Tri-Pen Ice responded each time with goals by Anthony Nippard and Patrick Churchill. Seven minutes into the 3rd period Brian Kelly put the defending champs ahead for good as Tri-Pen couldn't find an answer. Assists for PEI were given to Campbell Gallant, Joel MacIsaac and Ben Keefe. Marcus Hollet and Zachery King picked up helpers for Newfoundland. Jordan Zember earned the win in goal. The player of the game awards were given to Tanner McGuigan (PEI) and goaltender Blake Smith (NFLD).
The second game of the day was to determine who would play Newfoundland for the Bronze Medal. Nova Scotia's Truro Bearcats faced off with the host team Northern Blackhawks. Both teams were looking for their first win of the weekend and it was the Bearcats coming out on top with a 3-0 victory. Dennis Nolan led the way with the shut out and Truro got goals from Jaeger Dean, Brendan Turner and Kenny MacInnes with assists to Cole Baker, Brian Grue, Patrick McNuff, Ben Lynds and Connor Lynds. Emile Boissonault tended the net for the Blackhawks. Nolan earned player of the game honors for Truro and Joey Morrison was chosen for the host team.
The Kenn Valley Spartans and Mid-Isle Matrix gave spectators a preview of tomorrows gold medal game as the took to the ice in the last game of the day. The PEI team jumped out to a 6-2 lead halfway through the game and NB replied with 2 before the end of the period, but they could not find the back of the net in the third as PEI's player of the game made several big saves in the period. Jonathan Richards 2, Campbell Gallant, Spencer McAllister, Luke MacKay, and Nick MacPhail scored the goals fro Mid-Isle. Blake MacKenzie, Ryan Murray and Brian Kelly picked up assists. Kenn Valley was led by player of the game Dustin Duthcer's goal and assist. Jeremy Parker had 3 points, all assits and Curtis Hastings had a pair. Rounding out the scoring was Devin Doucette, Andrew Downey and Ryan Burns 1&1.
Final Standings are Mid-Isle Matrix (PEI) 7 points, Kenn Valley Spartans (NB) 6 points, Truro Bearcats (NS) 4 points, Tri-Pen Ice (NFLD) 3 points and Northern Blackhawks (Host) with ) points. Player Awards were handed out at the tournament banquet on Saturday night. Top Scorer was New Brunswick's Dustin Duthcher, Most Sportsmanlike was Truro's Nathaniel Ledger, Also from Nova Scotia was Top Goaltender Jesse Lawrence. Top Forward Brendan Blanchette represents the Host Northern Blackhawks and Top Defenceman was Newfoundlands Marcus Hollett. Tournament MVP was Mid-Isle Matrix captain Tanner McGuigan.
Medal games are at 9 am (Bronze) and Noon (Gold) and both can bee seen live at www.bellaliant.net
The second game of the day was to determine who would play Newfoundland for the Bronze Medal. Nova Scotia's Truro Bearcats faced off with the host team Northern Blackhawks. Both teams were looking for their first win of the weekend and it was the Bearcats coming out on top with a 3-0 victory. Dennis Nolan led the way with the shut out and Truro got goals from Jaeger Dean, Brendan Turner and Kenny MacInnes with assists to Cole Baker, Brian Grue, Patrick McNuff, Ben Lynds and Connor Lynds. Emile Boissonault tended the net for the Blackhawks. Nolan earned player of the game honors for Truro and Joey Morrison was chosen for the host team.
The Kenn Valley Spartans and Mid-Isle Matrix gave spectators a preview of tomorrows gold medal game as the took to the ice in the last game of the day. The PEI team jumped out to a 6-2 lead halfway through the game and NB replied with 2 before the end of the period, but they could not find the back of the net in the third as PEI's player of the game made several big saves in the period. Jonathan Richards 2, Campbell Gallant, Spencer McAllister, Luke MacKay, and Nick MacPhail scored the goals fro Mid-Isle. Blake MacKenzie, Ryan Murray and Brian Kelly picked up assists. Kenn Valley was led by player of the game Dustin Duthcer's goal and assist. Jeremy Parker had 3 points, all assits and Curtis Hastings had a pair. Rounding out the scoring was Devin Doucette, Andrew Downey and Ryan Burns 1&1.
Final Standings are Mid-Isle Matrix (PEI) 7 points, Kenn Valley Spartans (NB) 6 points, Truro Bearcats (NS) 4 points, Tri-Pen Ice (NFLD) 3 points and Northern Blackhawks (Host) with ) points. Player Awards were handed out at the tournament banquet on Saturday night. Top Scorer was New Brunswick's Dustin Duthcher, Most Sportsmanlike was Truro's Nathaniel Ledger, Also from Nova Scotia was Top Goaltender Jesse Lawrence. Top Forward Brendan Blanchette represents the Host Northern Blackhawks and Top Defenceman was Newfoundlands Marcus Hollett. Tournament MVP was Mid-Isle Matrix captain Tanner McGuigan.
Medal games are at 9 am (Bronze) and Noon (Gold) and both can bee seen live at www.bellaliant.net
Friday, March 23, 2012
Minor Midget Atlantics Day 2
Dalhousie, NB: Todays 4 games are in the books and the picture is starting to get a little clearer as to who will be competing for medals on Sunday. In the 10 am game Nova Scotia and New Brunswick renewed their league rivalry and it was a spirited third period come back by the Kenn Valley Spartans that left Nova Scotia win less after 2 games.
Truro carried a 3-1 lead into the third period, however New Brunswick scored 4 times to clinch a 5-3 win. Paul Gulliver got things started and Jacob Delaney tied the game just past the 7 minute mark of the 3rd. Devin Doucette scored the winner with 6 minutes remaining and sealed the victory with an empty netter. Curtis Hastings added the other tally. Assists for the Spartans went to Jeremy Parker 2, Devin Doucette 2, Paul Gulliver, Curtis Hastings, and Brayden Bedford. Ryan Cormier earned the win. Scoring for Truro was Cole Baker, Kyle MacKenzie and Kenny MacInnes. Assists were awarded to Patrick McNuff, Connor Lynds and Nathaniel Ledger. Nolan Dennis suffered the loss for Nova Scotia. Game MVP for Kenn Valley was Curtis Hastings and for Truro it was Cole Baker.
The 1 pm game saw defending champion Mid-Isle Matrix from Prince Edward Island, score early and Often. Defenceman Aaron Nunn scored 56 seconds into the game and Matt Dickieson scored just 8 seconds later to give the Matrix an early 2-0 lead over the host team Northern Blackhawks. By the time the buzzer went to end the period Mid-Isle had built a 7-1 lead and cruised to a 9-3 victory. Scorers for PEI were game MVP Luke MacKay 2&1, Jonathan Richards 1&2, Tanner McGuigan 1&1, Brad Power 1&1, Nunn, Dickieson, Spencer McAllister and Brian Kelly. SIngle helpers went to Joel MacIsaac, Campbell Gallant, and Ryan Murray. Brendan Blanchette with 2 and Cody Furlotte with 1 replied for the Blackhawks. Game MVP Charles Hache garnered the lone assist. Sean MacPhee (Matrix) and Emile Boissonault (Blackhawks) tended goal.
Todays 3rd game featured Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and a tightly contested game. After 60 minutes and a 5 minute overtime period the score was deadlocked at 1. Nicholas Hann scored for the Tri-Pen Ice assisted by Justin Abbott. Connor Lynds tied the game 5 and a half minutes into the second period for Truro with assists to Kenny MacInnes and Nathaniel Ledger. Jesse Lawrence earned his second straight 1-1 draw in goal for Nova Scotia and Blake Smith appeared in his first game of the tournament for Newfoundland. Game stars were Zach Bates for Nova Scotia and Anthony Nippard for Newfoundland.
The final game of the day featured NB representative Kenn Valley Spartans against the Host, Northern Blackhawks. Kenn valley came away with a 5-3 victory. Jacob king was the winning goaltender and Chris McCormack tended goal for Northern. Scoring was not available. Player of the game awards went to Jeremy Holmes from New Brunswick and Kelvin Jacques from Northern.
Tomorrow marks the final day of round robin play and sets up the medal games for Sunday. The first game of the day pits Team PEI vs Team Newfoundland with the winner moving on to face Kenn Valley (NB) for Gold. The Loser of the game will face the winner between Truro (NS) and the host (Northern) for Bronze. The final round robin game sees PEI's Mid-Isle Matrix play New Brunswick's Kenn Valley Spartans. The awards banquet is Saturday night at 7pm and Sundays bronze medal game is at 9 am followed by the gold medal game at noon.
Truro carried a 3-1 lead into the third period, however New Brunswick scored 4 times to clinch a 5-3 win. Paul Gulliver got things started and Jacob Delaney tied the game just past the 7 minute mark of the 3rd. Devin Doucette scored the winner with 6 minutes remaining and sealed the victory with an empty netter. Curtis Hastings added the other tally. Assists for the Spartans went to Jeremy Parker 2, Devin Doucette 2, Paul Gulliver, Curtis Hastings, and Brayden Bedford. Ryan Cormier earned the win. Scoring for Truro was Cole Baker, Kyle MacKenzie and Kenny MacInnes. Assists were awarded to Patrick McNuff, Connor Lynds and Nathaniel Ledger. Nolan Dennis suffered the loss for Nova Scotia. Game MVP for Kenn Valley was Curtis Hastings and for Truro it was Cole Baker.
The 1 pm game saw defending champion Mid-Isle Matrix from Prince Edward Island, score early and Often. Defenceman Aaron Nunn scored 56 seconds into the game and Matt Dickieson scored just 8 seconds later to give the Matrix an early 2-0 lead over the host team Northern Blackhawks. By the time the buzzer went to end the period Mid-Isle had built a 7-1 lead and cruised to a 9-3 victory. Scorers for PEI were game MVP Luke MacKay 2&1, Jonathan Richards 1&2, Tanner McGuigan 1&1, Brad Power 1&1, Nunn, Dickieson, Spencer McAllister and Brian Kelly. SIngle helpers went to Joel MacIsaac, Campbell Gallant, and Ryan Murray. Brendan Blanchette with 2 and Cody Furlotte with 1 replied for the Blackhawks. Game MVP Charles Hache garnered the lone assist. Sean MacPhee (Matrix) and Emile Boissonault (Blackhawks) tended goal.
Todays 3rd game featured Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and a tightly contested game. After 60 minutes and a 5 minute overtime period the score was deadlocked at 1. Nicholas Hann scored for the Tri-Pen Ice assisted by Justin Abbott. Connor Lynds tied the game 5 and a half minutes into the second period for Truro with assists to Kenny MacInnes and Nathaniel Ledger. Jesse Lawrence earned his second straight 1-1 draw in goal for Nova Scotia and Blake Smith appeared in his first game of the tournament for Newfoundland. Game stars were Zach Bates for Nova Scotia and Anthony Nippard for Newfoundland.
The final game of the day featured NB representative Kenn Valley Spartans against the Host, Northern Blackhawks. Kenn valley came away with a 5-3 victory. Jacob king was the winning goaltender and Chris McCormack tended goal for Northern. Scoring was not available. Player of the game awards went to Jeremy Holmes from New Brunswick and Kelvin Jacques from Northern.
Tomorrow marks the final day of round robin play and sets up the medal games for Sunday. The first game of the day pits Team PEI vs Team Newfoundland with the winner moving on to face Kenn Valley (NB) for Gold. The Loser of the game will face the winner between Truro (NS) and the host (Northern) for Bronze. The final round robin game sees PEI's Mid-Isle Matrix play New Brunswick's Kenn Valley Spartans. The awards banquet is Saturday night at 7pm and Sundays bronze medal game is at 9 am followed by the gold medal game at noon.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Minor Midget Atlantics Webcast
The 2012 Minor Midget AAA Atlantic Hockey Championships are being streamed live at click the banner at the top of the page and enjoy all the action from game 1 to the gold medal game.
Here is the schedule:
Thursday March 22nd 1pm: NFLD (Tri Pen Ice) vs. NB (Kenn Valley Spartans)
4pm: PEI (Mid-Isle Matrix) vs. NS (Truro Bearcats)
8pm: NFLD (Tri-Pen) vs. Host (Northern Blackhawks)
Friday March 23rd 10am: NS (Truro) vs. NB (Kenn Valley)
1pm: Host (Northern) vs. PEI (Mid-Isle)
4pm: NS (Truro) vs. NFLD (Tri-Pen)
7pm: NB (Kenn Valley) vs. Host (Northern)
Saturday March 24th 9am: PEI (Mid-Isle) vs. NFLD (Tri-Pen)
12pm: Host (Northern) vs. NS (Truro)
3pm: NB (Kenn Valley) vs. PEI (Mid-Isle)
Sunday March 25th 9am: 4th Place vs 3rd Place Bronze Medal
12pm 2nd Place vs. 1st Place Gold Medal
Here is the schedule:
Thursday March 22nd 1pm: NFLD (Tri Pen Ice) vs. NB (Kenn Valley Spartans)
4pm: PEI (Mid-Isle Matrix) vs. NS (Truro Bearcats)
8pm: NFLD (Tri-Pen) vs. Host (Northern Blackhawks)
Friday March 23rd 10am: NS (Truro) vs. NB (Kenn Valley)
1pm: Host (Northern) vs. PEI (Mid-Isle)
4pm: NS (Truro) vs. NFLD (Tri-Pen)
7pm: NB (Kenn Valley) vs. Host (Northern)
Saturday March 24th 9am: PEI (Mid-Isle) vs. NFLD (Tri-Pen)
12pm: Host (Northern) vs. NS (Truro)
3pm: NB (Kenn Valley) vs. PEI (Mid-Isle)
Sunday March 25th 9am: 4th Place vs 3rd Place Bronze Medal
12pm 2nd Place vs. 1st Place Gold Medal
Monday, March 19, 2012
Minor Midget Atlantic Championships
Minor Midget Atlantic Championships
Atlantic Canada's top Minor Midget AAA teams are set to converge on Dalhousie New Brunswick March 22nd to compete for the right to call themselves the regions best team. The Northern Blackhawks of the NB Midget AAA League are the host of this year's event being held at the Inch Arran Ice Palace from March 22 to March 25. The tournament will feature the provincial champions from the 4 Atlantic Provinces plus the host team playing a single round robin format with bronze and gold medal games on Sunday.
The Kenn Valley Spartans were the last team to claim their spot at the event as they defeated the Saint John Phantoms 5-4 to claim New Brunswick's provincial title. Both Kenn Valley and Saint John went undefeated through the provincial tournament leading up to their clash in the final. The Spartans had a great year, finishing up with a 26-4 win-loss record during the regular season and were led by the high scoring of Paul Gulliver. Gulliver found the back of the net 46 times in league play and ended up with 95 points in 29 games. Secondary scoring came from Dustin Dutcher 35 goals, 54 points and Curtis Hastings 37 Assists, 52 points.
2011 Atlantic bronze medallist Truro Bearcats, look to improve their result as they once again represent Nova Scotia. The Bearcats are a tight defensive team as the 5 goals against in 6 games during the provincial tournament would indicate. Provincial MVP and top Defenceman Cole Baker is backed by 2 very good goaltenders, Jesse Lawrence and Dennis Nolan. Nolan pitched a 1-0 shut out in the championship game against the East Hants Penguins. Truro, who play in the New Brunswick league, finished at the top of the standings with a 27-2 record. Kenny MacInnis and Zack Bates led the Bearcats with 36 points during the regular season.
Prince Edward Islands provincial champion Mid-Isle Matrix, just happens to also be the defending Atlantic Champions. The PEI League does not decide their champion by tournament format, instead a 3 round best of 5 playoff is used. The Matrix defeated the Pownal Red Devils 3 games to 1 to earn the right to defend their Atlantic crown. Mid-Isle has had a very successful season to this point with victories at the SPUD AAA tournament and the Truro preseason tournament as well as a runner up finish at the Monctonian. With a 26-2-2 record in league play, Mid-Isle is led by top scorers Jordan Mayhew 58 points in 30 games, Campbell Gallant and Jonathan Richards both with 49 points as well as playoff MVP Aaron Nunn.
Newfoundland and Labrador will send 2011 Atlantic Championship host Tri-Pen Ice to Dalhousie. Tri-Pen, who had a rough tournament as host last year in Clarenville, earned their way with a 7-1 victory over last years Provincial Champion Central Thunder. St. John's is the only part of Newfoundland that has a Minor Midget AAA League, the rest of the Province puts together district teams such as Tri-Pen and Central, who compete in a Provincial tournament to earn a birth at the Atlantic's. Players on these teams play with their respective minor hockey association teams during the winter.
The host team, Northern Blackhawks, are an expansion team in the New Brunswick league. The Blackhawks finished up with a 1-3 record at the provincial tournament, which they also hosted. The lone victory was a 5-1 decision over the West Kent Aces. With an 11-17-2 regular season record, Northern is led by leading scorer Cody Furlotte (48 points) and Brendan Blanchette (26 points).
Three teams from the New Brunswick Midget AAA League and the Newfoundland representative look to end Prince Edward Island's 3 year reign as the Atlantic Champions (Charlottetown Abbies won in 2009 & 2010). Mid-Isle appears to be the pre-tournament favorite, however anything can happen in an event of this nature. One thing is for certain, Dalhousie will be home to some great hockey action over the 4 days concluding with the gold medal game on Sunday at noon.
Atlantic Canada's top Minor Midget AAA teams are set to converge on Dalhousie New Brunswick March 22nd to compete for the right to call themselves the regions best team. The Northern Blackhawks of the NB Midget AAA League are the host of this year's event being held at the Inch Arran Ice Palace from March 22 to March 25. The tournament will feature the provincial champions from the 4 Atlantic Provinces plus the host team playing a single round robin format with bronze and gold medal games on Sunday.
The Kenn Valley Spartans were the last team to claim their spot at the event as they defeated the Saint John Phantoms 5-4 to claim New Brunswick's provincial title. Both Kenn Valley and Saint John went undefeated through the provincial tournament leading up to their clash in the final. The Spartans had a great year, finishing up with a 26-4 win-loss record during the regular season and were led by the high scoring of Paul Gulliver. Gulliver found the back of the net 46 times in league play and ended up with 95 points in 29 games. Secondary scoring came from Dustin Dutcher 35 goals, 54 points and Curtis Hastings 37 Assists, 52 points.
2011 Atlantic bronze medallist Truro Bearcats, look to improve their result as they once again represent Nova Scotia. The Bearcats are a tight defensive team as the 5 goals against in 6 games during the provincial tournament would indicate. Provincial MVP and top Defenceman Cole Baker is backed by 2 very good goaltenders, Jesse Lawrence and Dennis Nolan. Nolan pitched a 1-0 shut out in the championship game against the East Hants Penguins. Truro, who play in the New Brunswick league, finished at the top of the standings with a 27-2 record. Kenny MacInnis and Zack Bates led the Bearcats with 36 points during the regular season.
Prince Edward Islands provincial champion Mid-Isle Matrix, just happens to also be the defending Atlantic Champions. The PEI League does not decide their champion by tournament format, instead a 3 round best of 5 playoff is used. The Matrix defeated the Pownal Red Devils 3 games to 1 to earn the right to defend their Atlantic crown. Mid-Isle has had a very successful season to this point with victories at the SPUD AAA tournament and the Truro preseason tournament as well as a runner up finish at the Monctonian. With a 26-2-2 record in league play, Mid-Isle is led by top scorers Jordan Mayhew 58 points in 30 games, Campbell Gallant and Jonathan Richards both with 49 points as well as playoff MVP Aaron Nunn.
Newfoundland and Labrador will send 2011 Atlantic Championship host Tri-Pen Ice to Dalhousie. Tri-Pen, who had a rough tournament as host last year in Clarenville, earned their way with a 7-1 victory over last years Provincial Champion Central Thunder. St. John's is the only part of Newfoundland that has a Minor Midget AAA League, the rest of the Province puts together district teams such as Tri-Pen and Central, who compete in a Provincial tournament to earn a birth at the Atlantic's. Players on these teams play with their respective minor hockey association teams during the winter.
The host team, Northern Blackhawks, are an expansion team in the New Brunswick league. The Blackhawks finished up with a 1-3 record at the provincial tournament, which they also hosted. The lone victory was a 5-1 decision over the West Kent Aces. With an 11-17-2 regular season record, Northern is led by leading scorer Cody Furlotte (48 points) and Brendan Blanchette (26 points).
Three teams from the New Brunswick Midget AAA League and the Newfoundland representative look to end Prince Edward Island's 3 year reign as the Atlantic Champions (Charlottetown Abbies won in 2009 & 2010). Mid-Isle appears to be the pre-tournament favorite, however anything can happen in an event of this nature. One thing is for certain, Dalhousie will be home to some great hockey action over the 4 days concluding with the gold medal game on Sunday at noon.
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