PJHL WEEK IN REVIEW - DEC. 11
By: Chris McLachlin, OHA Media
Photo: Wingham Ironmen
The Stayner Siskins continue to win as only the weather has kept them at bay so far this season, winners of all 28 games played so far. The next hottest teams are the Grimsby Peach Kings and Exeter Hawks who have both won 11 straight, as both teams try to catch the first place team in their division. Speaking of the divisions, we have tight races at the top in 6 of the 8 divisions, including two with ties for first place: Port Perry and Lakefield are tied for first in the Orr, and Essex and Lakeshore are tied for first in the Stobbs.
TOP 5 SPECIAL TEAMS - POWERPLAY %
1. 41.32% - Glanbrook Rangers
2. 31.62% - Alliston Hornets
3. 30.08% - Tavistock Braves
4. 29.77% - Dorchester Dolphins
5. 28.15% - Port Hope Panthers
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TOP 5 SPECIAL TEAMS - PENALTY KILLING %
1. 91.98% - Stayner Siskins
2. 91.56% - Exeter Hawks
3. 91.47% - Tavistock Braves
4. 91.22% - Port Perry MoJacks
5. 90.08% - Clarington Eagles
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EAST CONFERENCE: ORR DIVISION
Surprise, surprise! Another week, another tie on top of the Orr Division standings as Port Perry and Lakefield are tied at 40 points apiece. The Lakefield Chiefs won their only game of the week, an 8-0 shutout over the Uxbridge Bruins, while the Port Perry MoJacks started the week with a 3-2 loss to the Clarington Eagles but rebounded with a 12-3 win over the North Kawartha Knights. The Clarington Eagles had the best week in the division, beating Port Perry and following up with a 3-1 win over North Kawartha.
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Braeden Kublick (Lakefield) vs Uxbridge Dec. 5, Cody Kean (Clarington) vs Port Perry Dec. 7, Jordan Sharpe (Little Britain) vs Uxbridge Dec. 8, Noah Donaghy (Uxbridge) vs Little Britain Dec. 8, Nicholas Ainsworth (Clarington) vs North Kawartha Dec. 9, Parker Gowan (Georgina) vs Little Britain Dec. 9, Matthew Wilbee (North Kawartha) vs Port Perry Dec. 10, Kody Fruhner (Port Perry) vs North Kawartha Dec. 10, Graham Lamers (Port Perry) vs North Kawartha Dec. 10, Cameron Moffitt (Uxbridge) vs Georgina Dec. 10
Assists: 4 - Nick Thomakos (Georgina) vs Little Britain Dec. 9
Points: 5 - Nick Thomakos (1G, 4A) (Georgina) vs Little Britain Dec. 9
Saves: 36 - Mark Robb (W) (Clarington) vs Port Perry Dec. 7
Shutout: 21 SV - Michael Christie (Lakefield) vs Uxbridge Dec. 5
EAST CONFERENCE: TOD DIVISION
The Napanee Raiders have tightened their grip for first place in the Tod Division after going 2-0 last week to extend their winning streak to six games. Napanee increased their lead over second place Port Hope by defeating the Panthers 6-3 in Napanee on Friday night and shutout the Gananoque Islanders 3-0 on Sunday. The Raiders now lead the division by 11 points over Port Hope while the Picton Pirates continue to press Port Hope for second place as the Pirates are now only three points behind Port Hope.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Colin Migneault (Amherstview) vs Campbellford Dec. 10
Assists: 3 - Devin Morrison (Picton) vs Campbellford Dec. 8, Riley Manion (Picton) vs Campbellford Dec. 8, Jarrett Desormeaux (Port Hope) vs Amherstview Dec. 9
Points: 4 - Cody Smith (2G, 2A) (Amherstview) vs Campbellford Dec. 10
Saves: 57 - Cameron Parr (Gananoque) vs Picton Dec. 7
Shutout: 15 SV - Jeremy Piazzi (Napanee) vs Gananoque Dec. 10
NORTH CONFERENCE: CARRUTHERS DIVISION
The Stayner Siskins continue to win, it seems the only thing keeping them from wins these days is weather cancellations as the Siskins have won all 28 games so far to lead the Carruthers Division. The Alliston Hornets trail Stayner by 15 points but have a solid 13 point lead over third place Caledon and that’s where the race gets interesting. Caledon is currently in third place with 28 points, but were 0-2 last week which has allowed the Penetang Kings and Schomberg Cougars to move within two points of third place. The Midland Flyers are in sixth place, two points behind Penetang and Schomberg and the Huntsville Otters picked up two wins last week and they are only six points behind Midland.
Top Performances
Goals: 4 - Drake Board (Alliston) vs Midland Dec. 10
Assists: 5 - Ryan McReynolds (Alliston) vs Midland Dec. 10
Points: 8 - Drake Board (4G, 4A) (Alliston) vs Midland Dec. 10
Saves: 48 - Parker Simpson (OTL) (Alliston) vs Midland Dec. 8
Shutout: 40 SV - Mitchell Jones (Huntsville) vs Orillia Dec. 9
NORTH CONFERENCE: POLLOCK DIVISION
It was a light week in the Pollock Division as three games were postponed, but the biggest movers on the week were the Wingham Ironmen who picked up three points after a 5-4 overtime loss to the Mitchell Hawks and a 5-1 win over the Hanover Barons. Wingham is just three points behind third place Kincardine and Walkerton, and only five points behind first place Mount Forest. Hanover’s 5-4 OT win over Goderich put those two teams in a tie for sixth as the two teams are likely to battle for the sixth and seventh spots in the standings down the stretch.
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Ethan Hill (Mitchell) vs Wingham Dec. 8, Logan Tolton (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 8, Trent Michie (Goderich) vs Hanover Dec. 8, Mike Fiegehen (Kincardine) vs Mount Forest Dec. 9, Logan Tolton (Wingham) vs Hanover Dec. 10
Assists: 2 - Luken Van Pelt (Mitchell) vs Wingham Dec. 8, Carter Collinson (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 8, Derek Cornfield (Hanover) vs Goderich Dec. 8, Klayton Hoelscher (Mount Forest) vs Kincardine Dec. 9, Josh Higgins (Wingham) vs Hanover Dec. 10
Points: 3 - Logan Tolton (2G, 1A) (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 8, Mike Fiegehen (2G, 1A) (Kincardine) vs Mount Forest Dec. 9, Josh Higgins (1G, 2A) (Wingham) vs Hanover Dec. 10
Saves: 34 - Craig Luinstra (W) (Kincardine) vs Mount Forest Dec. 9
SOUTH CONFERENCE: BLOOMFIELD DIVISION
The first place Glanbrook Rangers flexed their offensive muscles last week in three wins over Hagersville, Niagara, and Port Dover as the Rangers outscored their opposition 33-8. Glanbrook’s lead is now five points over the Grimsby Peach Kings who were 2-0 on the week, extending their win streak to 11 games. Behind the top two teams spots are up for grabs as the Dundas Blues have moved ahead of the Port Dover Sailors for third spot and the Niagara RiverHawks have moved past the Dunnville Jr. Mudcats for fifth.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Garnet Batrynchuk (Glanbrook) vs Hagersville Dec. 6, Noah Matteson (Glanbrook) vs Hagersville Dec. 6, Eric Mueller (Port Dover) vs Hagersville Dec. 9
Assists: 4 - Josh Pace (Glanbrook) vs Hagersville Dec. 6, Andrew Rimac (Glanbrook) vs Niagara Dec. 7, London Murray (Grimsby) vs Simcoe Dec. 8
Points: 6 - Andrew Rimac (2G, 4A) (Glanbrook) vs Niagara Dec. 7
Saves: 48 - Steven Horvat (W) (Hagersville) vs Port Dover Dec. 9
Shutout: 23 SV - Riley Eberhardt (Grimsby) vs Simcoe Dec. 8
SOUTH CONFERENCE: DOHERTY DIVISION
The battle for first place in the Doherty Division continues as the Tavistock Braves lead the Ayr Centennials by just one point, but the hottest team in the division right now are the Paris Mounties who have won five straight and have moved to within four points of the third place Woodstock Navy-Vets. Last week the Mounties beat Norwich 9-3 and New Hamburg 6-3, while Woodstock lost their only game of the week 5-3 to Ayr.
November Player of the Month: Josh Borys, Tavistock Braves
November Rookie of the Month: Troy Vandenbussche, Woodstock Navy-Vets
November Goalie of the Month: Keaghan Brett, Woodstock Navy-Vets
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Zachary Masterson (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9, Hudson Michaelis (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9, Kyle Soper (Wellesley) vs Delhi Dec. 9, Shaun Pickering (Wellesley) vs Burford Dec. 10
Assists: 5 - Cameron Stokes (Paris) vs Norwich Dec. 8, John McDonald (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9
Points: 6 - Cameron Stokes (1G, 5A) (Paris) vs Norwich Dec. 8, Zachary Masterson (3G, 3A) (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9, John McDonald (1G, 5A) (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9
Saves: 72 - Curtis D’Orentzio (Burford) vs Ayr Dec. 9
Shutout: 38 SV - Brennan Hadad (Ayr) vs Burford Dec. 9
WEST CONFERENCE: STOBBS DIVISION
The fight for first place in the Stobbs Division is getting more intense every week as the Lakeshore Canadiens have tied the Essex 73’s at 39 points to lead the division. Last week the Canadiens beat Essex 3-2 in overtime in a pivotal game as Lakeshore went 2-0 for the week while Essex was 1-1-0-1. Just three points behind, and in third place, the Amherstburg Admirals continued their strong play with wins last week over Petrolia 4-2 and Blenheim 7-2. The Admirals are 8-1-0-1 in their last 10 games for 17 points, the most in the division during that stretch.
November Player of the Month: Kole Keating, Petrolia Flyers
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - William Stadder (Essex) vs Petrolia Dec. 5, Geoffry VandenBoorn (Dresden) vs Wallaceburg Dec. 6, Josh Talerico (Amherstburg) vs Blenheim Dec. 10
Assists: 3 - Nolan VandenBoorn (Dresden) vs Wallaceburg Dec. 6, Caleb Paquette (Amherstburg) vs Blenheim Dec. 10
Points: 5 - Geoffry VandenBoorn (3G, 2A) (Dresden) vs Wallaceburg Dec. 6
Saves: 51 - Travis Moore (L) (Wallaceburg) vs Dresden Dec. 6
Shutout: 28 SV - Mitch Topliffe (Lakeshore) vs Wheatley Dec. 9
WEST CONFERENCE: YECK DIVISION
The three teams on top of the Yeck Division standings are pulling away from the rest as the Lambeth Lancers lead the Exeter Hawks and Dorchester Dolphins by one point. Lambeth has won five straight games, while the Exeter Hawks have won 11 straight to charge up the standings. The two teams will play in Exeter on Friday night, which streak will be snapped? Meanwhile, the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs have passed the Thamesford Trojans for fifth place after a 2-1 week with wins over North Middlesex 3-1 and Aylmer 5-1 before Thamesford beat them 5-3 on Sunday night to close the gap to a single point.
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Brent House (Dorchester) vs Thamesford Dec. 8, Evan Hayter (Exeter) vs Lucan Dec. 8, Ryan Hopkins (Mt. Brydges) vs Aylmer Dec. 9, Lucas Wilson (Dorchester) vs Lucan Dec. 9, Ryan Poley (Dorchester) vs Lucan Dec. 9, Brody Thompson (Lucan) vs Dorchester Dec. 9, Ray Robbins (Lambeth) vs North Middlesex Dec. 9, Brandon Jesson (Lucan) vs North Middlesex Dec. 10
Assists: 3 - Dylan Buckholz (Dorchester) vs Thamesford Dec. 8, Lucas Wilson (Dorchester) vs Thamesford Dec. 8, Turner Balasin (Dorchester) vs Thamesford Dec. 8, Kenny Chisolm (Lucan) vs Exeter Dec. 8, Lucas Wilson (Dorchester) vs Lucan Dec. 9, Carson Esipu (Lambeth) vs North Middlesex Dec. 9
Points: 5 - Lucas Wilson (2G, 3A) (Dorchester) vs Lucan Dec. 9
Saves: 50 - Ryan Langford (L) (Port Stanley) vs Exeter Dec. 9
Shutout: 36 SV - Dane Gubbels (Exeter) vs Port Stanley Dec. 9
This Week: 68 games
Other PJHL News:
At the end of December and early January, the Kincardine Bulldogs will be embarking on an overseas trip to play two exhibition games in Sweden and two games in Finland. Watch for a feature story soon!
(The PJHL Week in Review is posted on Mondays during the 2017-18 PJHL regular season.)
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