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Every PEC rep minor team in action on the weekend
A pair of Kings teams wound up in Splitsville this weekend and every rep Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association team was in action. The Tim Dainard Electric U11 Kings were nipped by the host Norwood Hornets on the road in the final minute of play Saturday. They weren’t about to befall the same fate […]
Pirates lose firefight to high scoring Jets
By Jason Parks The Amherstview Jets visited the home port of the Picton Pirates Oct. 22 and played a game that seemed like whoever took the last shot would wind up being the winner. Picton managed to escape with a 9-6 win but the contest felt much, much closer than then three goal margin indicated. […]
Pirates work overtime to pacify Panthers
Story and photos by Jason Parks It took drama, overtime and plenty of offence, but the Picton Pirates kept their winning streak alive in Port Hope on Monday night. The club’s 6-5 win against the Panthers made it four victories in as many tries and pushed Picton’s record over the .500 mark for the first […]
U13 Kings capture hometown tourney title
For the first time in more than a decade, the Kings can finally lay claim to a milking crown. The Terra Vista Landscaping Kings came out the better against the visiting West Carleton Crusaders 3-1 in the U13 Division Finals on Sunday afternoon. Since the Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association teamed up with […]
Pirates show life with wins over Napanee, Port Hope
Story and photos by Jason Parks The Picton Pirates put in a quiet and determined practice on Tuesday evening. Not much needed to be said after the Napanee Raiders skated into town last Saturday and ruined Picton’s Thanksgiving weekend with an 11-2 drubbing. And, if Picton (4-5-2) needed any impetus in redeeming themselves, the Provincial […]
Two Austins power goals for Prince Edward County Kings
This weekend marks the return of the 15th annual Milk Up Prince Edward County Kings hockey tournament in Picton, Wellington and Deseronto. The tournament kicks off with games Friday morning. Upward of 40 teams in five age brackets from as far away as Parry Sound, Ottawa and Collingwood will be in Prince Edward County to […]
Dark scoreboards in light weekend of Kings action over Thanksgiving
It was a light weekend for the County Kings as Thanksgiving interrupted usual Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Associations activities. The Campbellford Colts arrived in Wellington Saturday afternoon at a full gallop and the U13 Terra Vista Kings had more than they could handle trying to wrangle the Ponies. Kings netminder Aiden Hebert was under […]
Looking For Answers: Pirates defence falters
By Jason Parks After putting forth some stingy defence in the opening month of the 2026-27 Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Pirate ship in Picton took on some water last week. The club lost a pair of fire fights with host Lakefield Tuesday and visiting Frankford on Thursday, On Saturday, Picton (2-5-2) hosted Napanee […]
County athletes inducted into 2026 PEC Sports Hall of Fame
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Baseball, track and a multi-sport athlete were all recognized at this year’s Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which saw four individuals recognized, along with an historic baseball team. A good turnout saw proud family members, friends, neighbours, colleagues and team mates gathered at the Wellington […]
Coates powers Pirates with hat trick effort
Story and photos by Jason Parks When they signed him this summer, the Picton Pirates expected Joey Coates to break open some games in their favour. The Belleville product piled up the points for the Espanola Paper Kings of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League last season, lighting the lamp 27 times while adding […]
