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Pirates just two points behind Empire Jr. C. champs
The Picton Pirates are part of what is thought to be the closest finish of an Empire Jr. C regular season in the loop’s 21-year history. The Pirates (20-16-4, 44 points) wound up third – their best finish since a second place showing in the 2004-05 season- but were only two points behind regular season […]
Kerr PeeWee Kings defeat Muskies
The Kerr Construction PeeWee Kings won their series against the Lindsay Muskies and will move on to play Napanee. PeeWee Kings Next Round Schedule vs Napanee Saturday, Feb 12 5:30pm Wellington Sunday, Feb 13 5:30pm Napanee- Goodyear Tuesday, Feb 15 7:30pm Wellington Thursday, Feb 17 6:00pm Napanee- […]
Pirates in second heading into Thursday’s game
The Picton Pirates are in second place with a week to go in the Empire Junior C season, an enviable position in the five team loop as clubs are jockeying for playoff positioning. However, with just a one point lead over the Amherstview Jets and a two point lead over the Campbellford Rebels, Picton’s hold […]
Wins put Pirates fourth in Empire loop
The Picton Pirates shook off a nightmarish start to their weekend to rack up a pair of tough road victories and climb within striking distance of top spot in the Empire Jr. C loop. Provided a man advantage and Leading 3-2 on home ice with just three minutes remaining in the game, the Pirates watched […]
CHEERS! – York’s athlete of the week golden on track
CHEERS! to Track and field athlete David Mayer, of Picton, who was named York University’s male Athlete of the Week after winning gold medals in the 300 and 600 metre races at the Sharon Anderson meet at the University of Toronto this past weekend. Competing in his first meet of the season, he finished atop […]
Blue Jays coach County’s boys of summer
Prince Edward County youth played in the big leagues Friday when they met the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays Winter Tour kicked off Friday featuring players and personnel from the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and Rogers Sportsnet. The trip to the opening day event was organized by Matt […]
Prince Edward Peewee Kings win American Cup bronze
The RBC Mortgage Specialist Peewee AE Kings were bronze medalists at the American Cup hockey tournament held in Lake Placid over the New Year holiday. They played teams from New York, Michigan and Ohio, defeating the Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones to win the bronze medal. Tucker Goodman won the goaltender skills competition while Jacob Kuipers was […]
DukeDome our gift to neighbour in need
Prince Edward County councillors Diane O’Brien and Keith MacDonald believe scratching someone else’s back should result in your own back getting scratched, as well. In working toward an agreement with Belleville to allow users of the Memorial arena to take over use of Wellington’s DukeDome, O’Brien and MacDonald said the high cost of water for […]
Dukes continue hot streak in new digs
Dukes post 3-1 win over Whitby Fury in first game in Essroc arena By Ross Lees The Wellington Dukes christened their new digs at the Essroc arena Friday night with a workmanlike 3-1 victory over the visiting Whitby Fury to the delight of many of the 1200 fans in attendance. Coach and general manager Marty […]
Pirates’ powerplay parks Panthers
The Picton Pirates have the top powerplay in the Empire Junior C league and used it to their advantage in dumping the Port Hope Panthers Saturday night. The Pirates, who have the powerplay clicking at 22.38 per cent, fired home five powerplay goals in dropping the Panther 7-2 and snapped a two game losing streak. […]
