PJHL WEEK IN REVIEW - DEC. 4
By: Chris McLachlin, OHA Media
Photo: Terry Sowrey, Niagara RiverHawks
The Port Perry MoJacks have won 10 straight road games and are tied with the Lakefield Chiefs for 1st in the Orr Division. The Picton Pirates are chasing Port Hope for second in the Tod Division but the Amherstview Jets are right behind them and eyeing third.
The Stayner Siskins continue to roll in the Carruthers, perfect through 27 games to start the season and they have won 53 straight regular season games dating back to last year. Mount Forest has reclaimed top spot in the Pollock, but Walkerton, Kincardine and even Wingham are in the chase.
The Grimsby Peach Kings extended their win streak to nine games after a wild come from behind 8-7 win in overtime against the Niagara RiverHawks as the Peach Kings continue to chase Glanbrook for first in the Bloomfield. It was upset central last week in the Doherty Division as all three of the top teams tasted defeat as Tavistock, Ayr and Woodstock continue to battle for first.
In the Stobbs Division the resurgent Mooretown Flags and red-hot Amherstburg Admirals continue their march up the standings. The Essex Hawks have won nine straight and have caught up to the leaders in the Yeck Division as Lambeth leads Dorchester and Exeter by just a single point.
SCORING LEADERS - POINTS
1. 75 - Ben Hughes, Stayner
2. 70 - JD Falconer, Stayner
3. 68 - Ryan Casselman, Napanee
4. 56 - Ryan Young, Alliston
4. 56 - Drake Board, Alliston
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GOALIE LEADERS - WINS
1. 18 - Riley Maskell, Grimsby
2. 16 - Marcus Semiao, Stayner
3. 14 - Jensen Van Boekel, Tavistock
4. 13 - Ryan Baux, Ayr
4. 13 - Ben Larder, Amherstburg
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NORTH CONFERENCE: CARRUTHERS DIVISION
The Stayner Siskins continue to roll on top of the Carruthers Division with 27 straight wins to start the season. Dating back to last season, the Siskins have won 53 straight regular season games as they finished last year with 26 straight wins. The races behind Stayner and second place Alliston are beginning to heat up as Caledon sits in third with 28 points, but the Schomberg Cougars (24), Penetang Kings (22) and Midland Flyers (22) will all be battling for position the final two months of the regular season.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Ben Sly (Penetang) vs Schomberg Nov. 30, Austin Fischer (Stayner) vs Huntsville Nov. 30, Jordan Taylor (Stayner) vs Huntsville Nov. 30, Dawson Foerster (Alliston) vs Huntsville Dec. 1, Ben Hughes (Stayner) vs Orillia Dec. 2, JD Falconer (Stayner) vs Orillia Dec. 2, Matt Magliozzi (Caledon) vs Huntsville Dec. 3, Andrew Woods (Caledon) vs Huntsville Dec. 3
Assists: 5 - Ben Hughes (Stayner) vs Huntsville Nov. 30
Points: 6 - Ben Hughes (1G, 5A) (Stayner) vs Huntsville Nov. 30, Ben Hughes (3G, 3A) (Stayner) vs Orillia Dec. 2, JD Falconer (3G, 3A) (Stayner) vs Orillia Dec. 2
Saves: 34 - Ty Miller (L) (Huntsville) vs Caledon Dec. 3
Shutout: 20 SV - Zach Levac (Stayner) vs Orillia Dec. 2
NORTH CONFERENCE: POLLOCK DIVISION
The Mount Forest Patriots won convincingly twice last week to extend their win streak to five games as they now hold a two point advantage in the division over the Walkerton Hawks who dropped two games last week. The Kincardine Bulldogs and Wingham Ironmen both kept pace with Mount Forest as all three teams were 2-0 for the week. Nothing is settled in the Pollock Division with less than two months left in the regular season as all seven teams battle for crucial positions.
November Player of the Month: Blair Butchart, Mount Forest Patriots
November Goaltender of the Month: Craig Luinstra, Kincardine Bulldogs
November Defenceman of the Month: Mackinnon Hawkins, Mitchell Hawks
November Forward of the Month: Blair Butchart, Mount Forest Patriots
November Rookie of the Month: Rhys Volmer, Wingham Ironmen
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Jamie Huber (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 2
Assists: 3 - Logan Tolton (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 2, Mitch Fisher (Goderich) vs Hanover Dec. 3
Points: 4 - Jamie Huber (3G, 1A) (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 2, Logan Tolton (1G, 3A) (Wingham) vs Mitchell Dec. 2, Luke Hoelscher (2G, 2A) (Mount Forest) vs Walkerton Dec. 2, Klayton Hoelscher (2G, 2A) (Mount Forest) vs Walkerton Dec. 2
Saves: 40 - Tyler Parr (L) (Mitchell) vs Wingham Dec. 2
EAST CONFERENCE: ORR DIVISION
The Port Perry MoJacks have won 10 straight road games and are tied with the Lakefield Chiefs for top spot in the Orr Division. Last week Port Perry helped their cause by beating the Chiefs 4-3 in overtime on home ice on Sunday after winning 4-2 in Uxbridge on Friday night. The Chiefs started the week off well with a 6-4 win over Clarington but dropped a 6-5 decision in overtime in Georgina on Friday night before Sunday’s OT loss in Port Perry.
November Offensive Player of the Month: Nick Thomakos, Georgina Ice
November Goaltender of the Month: Corey Kuypers, Port Perry MoJacks
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Jesse King-Norris (Georgina) vs Lakefield Dec. 1
Assists: 3 - Nick Thomakos (Georgina) vs Lakefield Dec. 1, Lucas Adams (Georgina) vs Lakefield Dec. 1, Jesse Douglas (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Dec. 3
Points: 4 - Nick Thomakos (1G, 3A) (Georgina) vs Lakefield Dec. 1, Matthew McIntyre (2G, 2A) (Lakefield) vs Georgina Dec. 1
Saves: 50 - Corey Kuypers (W) (Port Perry) vs Lakefield Dec. 3
EAST CONFERENCE: TOD DIVISION
The Port Hope Panthers have won six straight games as they have increased their cushion to five points over the third place Picton Pirates but still trail the Napanee Raiders by nine points as we reach the December portion of the schedule. Picton is still hoping to catch Port Hope for second, but they are also looking closely behind them as the Amherstview Jets trail them by only four points for third.
November Player of the Month: Cameron Harris, Port Hope Panthers
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Greg Powles (Port Hope) vs Campbellford Nov. 30, Graham Dickerson (Port Hope) vs Campbellford Nov. 30, Ryan Casselman (Napanee) vs Amherstview Dec. 3
Assists: 6 - Dayton Kent (Port Hope) vs Campbellford Nov. 30
Points: 6 - Dayton Kent (6A) (Port Hope) vs Campbellford Nov. 30
Saves: 43 - Jacob Stevenson (L) (Campbellford) vs Port Hope Nov. 30
SOUTH CONFERENCE: BLOOMFIELD DIVISION
The Glanbrook Rangers went 2-0 last week to increase their lead on top of the Bloomfield Division standings. Despite a 22-1 record, the Rangers’ lead on top of the division is only three points as the Grimsby Peach Kings extended their win streak to nine games with an 8-7 come from behind overtime win against Niagara on Friday night. The Port Dover Sailors were 2-1 for the week and have moved two points clear of Dundas for third.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Adam Kozlowski (Grimsby) vs Niagara Dec. 1
Assists: 3 - Karl Lavoie (Niagara) vs Grimsby Dec. 1, Marcus Brydon (Grimsby) vs Niagara Dec. 1, London Murray (Grimsby) vs Niagara Dec. 1
Points: 5 - Adam Kozlowski (3G, 2A) (Grimsby) vs Niagara Dec. 1
Saves: 45 - Gabe Maskaluk (OTL) (Niagara) vs Grimsby Dec. 1
SOUTH CONFERENCE: DOHERTY DIVISION
The Tavistock Braves (42), Ayr Centennials (40) and Woodstock Navy-Vets (39) remain bunched at the top despite all three teams tasting defeat last week. Woodstock had the toughest week going 0-2 with losses to Norwich 4-3 and Paris 6-1, while Wellesley beat Tavistock 4-2 on Friday night and New Hamburg beat Ayr 2-1 in OT on Saturday. The Paris Mounties were 1-0 on the week and the New Hamburg Firebirds were the only team in the division to go 2-0 on the week as they have caught Norwich for sixth in the division.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Hudson Michaelis (Ayr) vs Norwich Nov. 30, Zac Berg (Tavistock) vs Burford Dec. 3
Assists: 3 - John McDonald (Ayr) vs Norwich Nov. 30, Dan Gallagher (Norwich) vs Woodstock Dec.1, Blake Pow (Norwich) vs Wellesley Dec. 3, Cole Corriveau (Tavistock) vs Burford Dec. 3
Points: 5 - Hudson Michaelis (3G, 2A) (Ayr) vs Norwich Nov. 30
Saves: 57 - Carter DeJong (L) (Delhi) vs Burford Dec. 2
Shutout: 41 - Curtis D’Ortentzio (Burford) vs Delhi Dec. 2
WEST CONFERENCE: STOBBS DIVISION
The two busiest teams in the Stobbs last week were also the most successful as the Mooretown Flags were 3-0 and moved into a tie with Dresden for fourth, and the Amherstburg Admirals were 2-0-1 as the Admirals are sitting in third. Essex and Lakeshore remain in first and second respectively, but the Admirals have raced up the standings with their strong play of late going 8-1-0-1 in their last 10 games. Their overtime loss last week was at the hands of the resurgent Mooretown Flags who beat Amherstburg 3-2.
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Wyatt O’Neill (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Nov. 29
Assists: 3 - Josh Vale (Mooretown) vs Essex Nov. 28, William Stadder (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Nov. 29, Adam Gaiarin (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Nov. 29, Josh Vancoillie (Wallaceburg) vs Essex Nov. 29, Kole Keating (Petrolia) vs Lakeshore Nov. 30
Points: 4 - William Stadder (1G, 3A) (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Nov. 29
Saves: 36 - Jake Wilkins (W) (Mooretown) vs Essex Nov. 28
Shutout: 36 SV - Jake Wilkins (Mooretown) vs Essex Nov. 28
WEST CONFERENCE: YECK DIVISION
What an amazing race for first place in the Yeck Division! The Lambeth Lancers have regained stop spot from the Dorchester Dolphins by a single point, but the Exeter Hawks have won nine straight and are tied with Dorchester and only one point out of first place. After Exeter, the next hottest team in the division are the North Middlesex Stars who have won four straight and seven of their past 10 to stand in fourth place, six points ahead of Thamesford.
November Player of the Month: Dane Gubbels, Exeter Hawks
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Carson Esipu (Lambeth) vs Lucan Nov. 29
Assists: 4 - Mitchell Jenner (Lambeth) vs Lucan Nov. 29
Points: 5 - Alex Cox (2G, 3A) (Mt. Brydges) vs Lucan Dec. 2
Saves: 45 - Jordan Laroche (W) (Aylmer) vs Dorchester Dec. 1
Shutout: 38 SV - Brock MacDonald (Lambeth) vs Mt. Brydges Dec. 3
This Week: 65 games
(The PJHL Week in Review is posted on Mondays during the 2017-18 PJHL regular season.)
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