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Pirates rebound with two wins
After a two game losing streak, the Picton Pirates have rebounded and won their last two games. Picton’s latest win was an 8-4 triumph over the visiting Napanee Raiders on Thursday evening. The Bucs were a perfect 3-for-3 on the powerplay and scored five goals in the second period to help them to their 12th […]
Great Buck Derby begins Monday
The Great Buck Derby begins Monday. Presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 509, Consecon, the controlled shotgun hunt runs from Monday, Nov. 29 to Saturday, Dec. 4. Prizes include $250 for the largest buck, $150 for the largest doe and three hidden weights daily ($25 each). There are also daily cash draws but winners […]
Alley oop – love of basketball on the rebound
Everything related to basketball in Prince Edward County is now “slam dunked” into the informative, user-friendly website – www.countyclippers.ca The mission of the Prince Edward County Minor Basketball League to develop, encourage and promote the game of basketball. The league has more than 80 players from Grades 2 – 8 playing in the inaugural season […]
Pirates bring down league leaders
The Picton Pirates (10-8-1) turned in one of their finest defensive efforts of the season in bringing down the league leading Port Hope Panthers on Saturday night. Picton surrendered just 28 shots in picking up their fifth straight win. “We really did a tremendous job at keeping Port Hope away from the centre of their […]
Overtime win vaults Pirates into second place
With just 17.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the club afforded a rare extra session power play in a 3-3 tie against Campbellford Thursday night, the Picton Pirates (9-8-1) knew they would have to make quick work if they were to avoid a shootout. A timeout was called by the Bucs, a play decided upon, […]
Pirates go for four tonight
A dominating goaltending performance and a pair of points by a recent roster addition helped the Picton Pirates secure a tight 2-1 win over the Napanee Raiders Tuesday night at the Strathcona Paper Centre. Matt Kaludis made 43 stops and Mitch Rosborough had a goal and an assist in the win, Picton’s eighth of the […]
Panther athletes pounce at COSSA
PECI Senior Volleyball Panthers ended their season in bronze position at the Central Ontario Secondary School championships Wednesday in Cobourg. Junior Panthers finished in fourth place in the COSSA games featuring the best of the AA teams from Bay of Quinte and Kawartha regions. The Senior Panthers’ first win was a 15-9 tie-breaker game against […]
PECI Rugby Team in the pink!
CHEERS! from the Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Varsity Rugby Team to Nancy, Barry and Ashley Kowacz, of Geo Dynamics (division of Clapp and Jackson) for their contribution to purchase 50 new pink and black jerseys complete with breast cancer logos on the sleeves to help promote awareness of the cause. Above, with the team members, […]
Pirates bid Beatty fond farewell
The Picton Pirates said farewell this weekend to a long time player. Bloomfield native Kyle Beatty informed the club Sunday he would not be able to play this season. As a 20-year-old, Beatty’s decision to retire from Junior hockey puts an end to his three season run in a Pirates uniform. “Kyle Beatty was probably […]
Pirates snap slide with 5-2 win over Rebels
The Picton Pirates used a three goal outburst in the second period to top the Campbellford Rebels 5-2 and snap a four game slide on Thursday night. Tyler Kearns snapped home a pair of goals while Jeff Kingdon, Ryan Sizer and Jesse Lloyd all had singles. Matt Kaludis stopped 34 of 36 shots in picking […]
