AMATEUR SPORT
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ON THE ICE
LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Peewee — Bulldogs 6, Jets 4. Bulldogs goals: Josh Aube 4, Christopher Korkis, Dylan Campbell. Bulldogs assists: Josh Carter 2, Julian Alfano, Dylan Campbell, Spencer Jean-Bokma, Ethan Antos. Jets goals: Tyler Ballantyne 2, Johnny McGee, Jonah Futrell. Jets assists: Lucas Cafagna, Connor Flaherty, Owen Johnson 2, Daniel Cassiano, Aiden Mason. Oilers 3, Leafs 4. Oilers goals: Nicholas Redekop, John La Rocca, Bryson Murray. Oilers assists: Bryson Murray, Zach Griffin, Joey Rizzo. Leafs goals: Cecilia Silva 2, Jakob Freeburg, Shannen Gilvear. Leafs assists: Matthew Clinton, Elizabeth Jolliffe, Cecilia Silva, Shannen Gilvear. Dofasco Christmas Tournament: Peewee — Game 1: Dofasco Cougars 4, Lawfield Oilers 1. Lawfield goal: Nicholas Redekop. Assist: Bryson Murray. Dofasco goals: Joshua Lockey 2, Hudson Poole 2. Assists: Nicholas Muise 2, Austin Berendt, Riley Brindle. Game 2: Dofasco Hitmen 2, Lawfield Oilers 1. Lawfield goal: Bryson Murray. Assists: John La Rocca, Liam Filice. Dofasco goals: Carter Vandenbosch, Tomas Di Martino. Assist: Josip Skolnik. Game 3: Dofasco Rockets 2, Lawfield Oilers 1. Lawfield goal: Bryson Murray. Dofasco goals: Tauher Dube, Brett Ross. Glanbrook Christmas Tournament: Peewee — Bulldogs 3, Senators 2. Bulldogs goals: Josh Aube 3. Senators goals: Jake Herman, Ty Robinson. Assists: Lucas Blunsdon. Bulldogs 9, Glanbrook Rangers Blue 5. Bulldogs goals: Dylan Campbell 4, Josh Aube 4, Ethan Antos. Assists: Julian Bozzo 3, Antos 2, Josh Carter, Justin Lake, Krystain Korkis, Carlyn Horton. Rangers goals: Matteo Amatangelo 2, Ella Marsden, Julian Amatangelo, Gianni Dipaolo. Assists: Alex Flora, Jacob Mason, Nick Davie. Bulldogs 5, Glanbrook Rangers Red 0. Bulldogs goals: Spencer Jean-Bokma, Christopher Korkis, Josh Aube 3. S/O: Matthew Carter. Bulldogs 7, Glanbrook Rangers Red 1. Bulldogs goals: Josh Aube 4, Dylan Campbell 2, Christopher Korkis. Assists: Julian Bozzo, Julian Alfano, Josh Carter, Ethan Antos. Rangers goal: Aiden Houghton. Bulldogs 9, Glanbrook Rangers Blue 3. Bulldogs goals: Julian Alfano 2, Dylan Campbell, Josh Aube 6. Assists: Josh Carter 3, Krystain Korkis 2, Spencer Jean-Bokma 3, Carlyn Horton, Ethan Antos, Julian Bozzo, Adam Woods. Rangers goals: Julian Amatangelo 3. Assists: Nick Davie 2, Jacob Mason, Cooper Last, Ella Marsden, Matteo Amatangelo. P.E.I. OLDTIMER’S HOCKEY LEAGUE Brian’s Auto Centre 5, Pipeline Repair Services 3. Brian’s: Tap Tap Donovan 2, Mike Muir, Jason Charlong. Pipeline: Jeff Stephens 2, Sam Carruba. Empire Aluminum 3, C.A.T. Lawn Care 0. Empire: Tom Mobley 2, Bill Lucas. S/O Frank tiny Raposo. Ralph’s Signs 7, P.R.S.I. 3. Ralph’s: Chris (new guy) Watson 4, Bruce Arsenault, Tap Tap Donovan, Boom Boom Kennedy. P. R. S. I.: Mike (drop the puck) Merkler, Jeff Stephens, Mike XL Gallant. Buzzy Bee Flooring 4, We ’R’ Tops 3. Buzzy: Don Capenter 2, Derrick Gallant, Jason Charlong. We: Guido Mossuto, Anthony Pizzaloto. RNHL Cheeseman Division — Mohawk Ford 4, Caliber Target Systems 2. Mohawk: Brian Huff 2, John Leuser, Rick Hart. Caliber: Ron VanKleef, Dave Fenton. VBL Bus Lines 3, St Creek Choppers 1. VBL: Ryan Yardley 2, Jeff Stone. St Creek: Jeff Grandits. 1st Ontario Credit 4, On Ice Goaltending 2.1st Ontario: Jay Bachand, Mike Bristow, Mitch Trebilcolk, John Groppo. On Ice: Jamie Garlisi, Paul Kipp. Brown Division — Hamilton Hardwood 6, Smart Shutter Canada 2. Hamilton: John Tennant 2, Mike Gallant 2, Dave Jamieson, Brian Harbison. Smart: Phil Lalonde, Jay Monas. Joslin’s Karate 4, 1st Ontario Credit 2. Joslin’s: Brian Horrocks 2, Paul Morosin, Carey DiDomenico. 1st Ontario: Ed Paveo, Kevin Velianou. Aligned Capital 5, John Bear 0. Aligned: Bill Petch 3, Barry Anderson, Marlin Good. S/O Dave Harrison. Hart Division — TCC Construction 3, 1st Ontario Credit 2. TCC: Rheal Raymond 2, Tony Bucca. 1st Ontario: Paul Valiquette, Doug Harvey. Carson Chiropractic 4, Hamilton Hardwood 1. Carson: Ian Murdoch, Mike Condron, Don Bundy, Dave Derbyshire. Hamilton: Joe Picone. Eagle Press 2, Clairmont Electric 1. Eagle: Bill Barrett 2. Clairmont: Paul Popek. Morasse Division — Corbett’s Sports 3, United Trophy 3. Corbett’s: Rick Kay, Bart Dunham, Rick Bomford. United: Doug Legge 2, Len Gagne. ALL Mechanical 4, Mohawk Quad Pad 2. ALL: Dave Terryberry 2, Bill Butterworth, Frank Ide. Mohawk: John Parrett, Cal Billyard. Allstate Insurance 4, 1st Ontario Credit 3. Allstate: Paul Casale 2, Kerry Trevaskis, Jim Bird. 1st Ontario: Doug Bennyworth, Peter VanDendool, Tony Salerno.
ON THE LANES
Ryan Dickenson missed the headpin on 11 strikes and settled for a 296. Less than a month later Dickenson was again on 11 strikes. This time no mistake as a solid strike gave him his fifth 300. Mark Ward has a pair of 300 games, and now brother Brian has his first 300. Two weeks later Mick Anderer notched his fifth 300 for a 790 triple. Steve Smith has his fourth 800 triple with games of 289, 258 and 262 for an 809. With his first 300 was Nick Murphy for a 790 triple. Top Hamilton League performs Sundays at Skyway Lanes with Art Oliver Jr., & Travis Cauley, both former Team Canada members, tied for high average at 230 and top singles lately are Art Oliver Jr. 288, Roy Ward 279, Lionel Lewis Jr. & Ray Sakalas 277, Mick Anderer 278 and 275, Del Belanger 268 and Ivo Colnaric 267. Two unusual split conversions for the V.S.L. men are Pat Horton the 3-6-7-9 and Ed Margueratt the 1-2-4-6-10. Seventy two pins over his average was Travis Fraser at 222. With his first 600 of the season was Derek Hannah at 619. Sympathy is extended to Hannah on the recent passing of his father-in-law Jim Stevenson. Mike Ellis blasted a 645 (246) to raise his average to 201. Missing 200 by two pins was Barb Roy at 198. Recent top singles in the City Tenpin League, Canada’s oldest at 114 years, are Brent LaCroix 289 and Kevin Kartonchik 279, with high triples Matt LaCroix 792 and Mick Anderer 780. In our annual Tournament of Champions, the adult winner was Pete Haveman who blasted a 720 (255,251) scratch triple to win by one pin over Rhys Westmoreland. Sean Bailey scored a 289 single. In the two youth divisions, Colin Duncan won the 15 and over by two pins over Ashley Nelson and Stephen Nissan drove to first in the 15 and under to win by 12 over London Lewis, the seven year old son of Lionel. London’s average is now over 100. Kenton Schatz rolled a 255 single. Burlington Bowl, which replaced six lanes of ten pin with six lanes of five pins from closed Roseland Bowl, witnessed these triples over 700. Matt Bernard 738 (258), Chris McDonald 761 (259) and 724 (268) and John Stanisz 705 (244). Super singles are Rob May 279, Jeff Therrien 269, Ted Coady 268, Ed Jenner 267, Steve Todoschuk 265, Brianna Chrysler 258, Vic Prohaska 257, John Stanisz 256, Barry Stanisz 254, Brianna Chrysler 237 and 234 for a 629, Michelle Martin 235, Doug Duncan 227, Michael Briks 223 and Geddes St. Hill almost doubled his first game with a stunning 263. Larry Doucet used a 266 for a 654, Charlie Mahy 232 for a 630 and James Ball was plus 80 for a 202. With 700 triples or better were Chris King 772 (267), David Novak 761 (278), Jeff Easton 755 (278), Joe Hudecek 727 (289), Jim Morrison 719 (289), David Frizzell 704 (266), Pat Elo 712 (247), and Dylan Herchenroder 708 (256). Seth Stark, with a 58 average started with games of 101 and 102, then Noah Stark, 59 average, followed that with a 102 in his third game. Brian Lehman finished with a 240 for a 608 triple, Tammy Marchington started with 232 and 239 for a 663 and Kristine Bartlett started with 234 and finished with 233 for a 633. Rolling one game without an open is good, but imagine rolling three games without an open. Becky Clemens did just that with games of 207, 189 and 235 for a 631. A pair of triplicates by Jason Johns at 168 and Janice McBain at 142. With a 156 average Paula Waldner was plus 108 with a sparkling 264. Earning C.T.F. Century awards are Bruce Tyler at 290, Josef Hudecek at 289 and Paula Waldner at 264 with her 156 average. Just missing by one pin were Doug Stickney 279, Ben Fowler 224 and Don Lupton 208. With a 156 average Daniel Powless scored a 242. With matching 171 averages, Ted Coady hit 268 and Ed Jenner 267. With a 174 average, Pat Elo was plus 190 at 712 (247, 231, 234).
REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS
Hamilton Lacrosse Association, free one-hour try-before-you-buy session geared to new players and their families on Saturday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. to noon, at Wentworth Arenas. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. To participate, email hla.jmoore@gmail.com Include player’s name, birthdate and parent telephone number. Participants require a caged helmet. Wear hockey or lacrosse gloves if you have them. Sticks available to borrow during the session. HLA’s 2018 season starts in April, registrations will open online and in person in January. Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, registration is underway for swim programs that start in January. Programs offered are: Lifesaving Society Swim Lessons, Aquafit, Lane Swims, Minis Synchro, Synchro, BGCH Swim Team, Watersport, Girls’ Aquafun, and Splashtivities. For more information, contact Emily Wark, Aquatics Supervisor, 905-549-2814 ext. 225, or emily.wark@kboysandgirlsclub.com
Girls’ field lacrosse eight-week beginner session for girls’ aged 5 to 12. Soccer World’s Batter Zone, 100 Ray St. N. Mondays: Ages 5-6 years at 5:30; 7-8 at 6:30 and 9-12 at 7:30. Winter and spring sessions available. $120 ($20 annual membership required). Staff coaches will teach stick skills and develop players in a fun and active environment. Great early introduction to women’s field lacrosse for both players and parents. Register at batterzone.com.
Hamilton Girls’ Field Lacrosse is offering a Winter Skills Clinic for new and returning players. Girls are encouraged to give Canada’s National Summer Sport a try. Registration is $60 for all eight sessions or $12 per session drop in rate. Winter clinic is Jan. 13 to March 10, 11 a.m. to noon. (No clinic Family Day weekend). Women’s field lacrosse is played outdoors from April to July. Hamilton offers rep teams from age 8 to 18. New this season will be a house league for young girls age 4 to 9 years, from May to July. The winter clinic introduces lacrosse fundamentals to players and parents. Participants require a mouth guard. Sticks can be borrowed at the session for those who do not have one. Contact: hla.jmoore@gmail.com.
SMCH/SEEKERS Instructional
House League, winter volleyball program. The program is for girls and boys ages 4 to 16 interested in playing volleyball. Program runs eight weeks on Saturdays. It is divided into four divisions; Novice (ages 4-8), atom (ages 9-10), bantam (ages 11-12) and oldsters (ages 13-16). Starts Jan. 13, St. John Paul School, 600 Acadia Dr. Instruction ranges from beginner level to high school levels. For application forms or information, email rbbluciani@quickclic.net or call/text 905-870-9568.
CEHL, accepting team and individual registrations for 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. until April. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860.
Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation Program, registration for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017/18 hockey season. Online registration available at any time, hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca.