WEEK IN REVIEW - FEB. 5
By: Chris McLachlin, OHA Media
Photo: @sgl247media
Seven of the eight PJHL Divisions have now wrapped up their regular seasons, with the Tod Division set to join the action in two weeks when they jump into their Semifinals. All eight Divisions have crowned their regular season champions:
2017-18 PJHL Regular Season Division Champions
Orr: Lakefield Chiefs
Tod: Napanee Raiders
Carruthers: Stayner Siskins
Pollock: Mount Forest Patriots
Bloomfield: Glanbrook Rangers
Doherty: Ayr Centennials
Stobbs: Lakeshore Canadiens
Yeck: Lambeth Lancers
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REGULAR SEASON SCORING DIVISION SCORING CHAMPIONS
Orr: 73 - Aaron Vatcher, Lakefield Chiefs
Tod: 108 - Ryan Casselman, Napanee Raiders (still playing)
Carruthers: 103 - JD Falconer, Stayner Siskins
Pollock: 79 - Blair Butchart, Mount Forest Patriots
Bloomfield: 79 - Connor Maitz, Glanbrook Rangers
Doherty: 85 - Zachary Masterson, Ayr Centennials
Stobbs: 65 - Cory Burns, Amherstburg Admirals
Yeck: 76 - Dylan Buckholz, Dorchester Dolphins
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NORTH CONFERENCE: CARRUTHERS DIVISION
Carruthers Division Quarterfinals
(1) Stayner vs (8) Orillia (Stayner leads 2-0)
(2) Alliston vs (7) Schomberg (Alliston leads 2-0)
(3) Caledon vs (6) Huntsville (Huntsville leads 1-0)
(4) Penetang vs (5) Midland (series tied 1-1)
Carruthers Division Annual Awards
MVP: Ben Hughes, Stayner Siskins
Rookie: Will Redick, Penetang Kings
Defenceman: Liam Kendall, Stayner Siskins
Sportsmanlike: Max Healy, Midland Flyers
Coach: Stan Kondrotas, Caledon Golden Hawks
Scoring: J.D. Falconer, Stayner Siskins
Goaltenders: Marcus Semiao & Zach Levac, Stayner Siskins
Player of the Month - January 2018
Bo Peltier, Huntsville Otters
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - JD Falconer (Stayner) vs Orillia Feb. 1, Jake Walter (Midland) vs Penetang Feb. 2
Assists: 4 - Joey Visconti (Stayner) vs Orillia Feb. 1
Points: 5 - Joey Visconti (1G, 4A) (Stayner) vs Orillia Feb. 1, Alex Brisson (2G, 3A) (Huntsville) vs Caledon Feb. 4
Saves: 44 - Braden Butcher (OTL) (Midland) vs Penetang Feb. 4
NORTH CONFERENCE: POLLOCK DIVISION
Pollock Division Quarterfinals
(1) Mount Forest - Bye
(2) Walkerton vs (7) Hanover (Walkerton leads 2-0)
(3) Kincardine vs (6) Goderich (Kincardine leads 3-0)
(4) Mitchell vs (5) Wingham (Wingham leads 2-0)
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Gary Mantz (Walkerton) vs Hanover Feb. 3
Assists: 3 - Reid Simmons (Walkerton) vs Hanover Feb. 2
Points: 4 - Gary Mantz (3G, 1A) (Walkerton) vs Hanover Feb. 3
Saves: 42 - Curtis Laviolette (OTL) (Mitchell) vs Wingham Feb. 3
Shutouts: 35 - Craig Luinstra (Kincardine) vs Goderich Feb. 2
EAST CONFERENCE: ORR DIVISION
The Orr Division wrapped up their 2017-18 regular season on the weekend and the Lakefield Chiefs repeated as regular season champions. With the Little Britain Merchants unable to finish the regular season, the other six teams will start playoffs this week, with Lakefield and Uxbridge choosing the first round byes.
Orr Division Quarterfinals
(1) Lakefield - Bye
(3) Uxbridge - Bye
(2) Port Perry vs (6) Georgina (starts Feb. 7)
(4) Clarington vs (5) North Kawartha (starts Feb. 8)
Orr Division Annual Awards
Erve Downey Memorial Award for MVP: Aaron Vatcher, Lakefield Chiefs
Percy Macklin Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year: Matt Wilbee, North Kawartha Knights
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Austin Mackie (Port Perry) vs Clarington Feb. 1, Trent Schutt (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2, Tanner Tomlinson (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2, Jesse Douglas (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2, Zac Treen (Lakefield) vs North Kawartha Feb. 3, Nick Thomakos (Georgina) vs Port Perry Feb. 4, Graham Lamers (Port Perry) vs Georgina Feb. 4, Derek Risebrough (Port Perry) vs Georgina Feb. 4
Assists: 2 - Lucas Adams (Georgina) vs Lakefield Jan. 30, Matt Carroll (Lakefield) vs Georgina Jan. 30, Ian Elkins (Port Perry) vs Clarington Feb. 1, Graham Lamers (Port Perry) vs Clarington Feb. 1, Derek Risebrough (Port Perry) vs Clarington Feb. 1, Trent Schutt (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2, Cole Arnold (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2, Mackenzie Morissette (Clarington) vs Uxbridge Feb. 2, Michael Rennie (Uxbridge) vs Clarington Feb. 2, Mitch Ogilvie (Lakefield) vs North Kawartha Feb. 3, Kevin Smith (Lakefield) vs North Kawartha Feb. 3, Matt Carroll (Lakefield) vs North Kawartha Feb. 3, Ethan McDougall (Lakefield) vs North Kawartha Feb. 3, Jesse Douglas (North Kawartha) vs Lakefield Feb. 3, Nate Watson (Georgina) vs Port Perry Feb. 4, Spencer Robinson (Port Perry) vs Georgina Feb. 4, Ben Sheremeta (Port Perry) vs Georgina Feb. 4
Points: 4 - Trent Schutt (2G, 2A) (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2
Saves: 43 - Jacob Lebel (L) (Georgina) vs Lakefield Jan. 30
Shutout: 20 SV - Simon Wood (North Kawartha) vs Georgina Feb. 2
EAST CONFERENCE: TOD DIVISION
With two weeks left in the Tod Division regular season before they start their Divisional Semifinals, the Napanee Raiders have clinched first place and will play the Amherstview Jets. The Port Hope Panthers and Picton Pirates will meet in the other semifinal, however the seeding is yet to be determined as Port Hope currently leads Picton by six points and both teams have four games left. The Gananoque Islanders and Campbellford Rebels will not advance to the postseason.
Tod Division Semifinals
(1) Napanee vs (4) Amherstview (starts after Feb. 16)
Port Hope vs Picton (seeding TBD)
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Cullen Hinds (Napanee) vs Gananoque Feb. 2
Assists: 3 - Ryan Casselman (Napanee) vs Gananoque Feb. 2
Points: 4 - Cullen Hinds (3G, 1A) (Napanee) vs Gananoque Feb. 2, Tyler Ignazzitto (2G, 2A) (Napanee) vs Gananoque Feb. 2, Ryan Casselman (2G, 2A) (Napanee) vs Port Hope Feb. 3
Saves: 45 - Josh Rowden (L) (Gananoque) vs Amherstview Feb. 3
SOUTH CONFERENCE: BLOOMFIELD DIVISION
The 2017-18 Bloomfield Division regular season finished on Sunday and the Glanbrook Rangers are the regular season champions as they edged the Grimsby Peach Kings by one point. With all eight teams making the playoffs, the quarterfinal matchups are as follows:
Bloomfield Division Quarterfinals
(1) Glanbrook vs (8) Simcoe (starts TBA)
(2) Grimsby vs (7) Dunnville (starts Feb. 7)
(3) Port Dover vs (6) Niagara (starts TBA)
(4) Dundas vs (5) Hagersville (starts Feb. 8)
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Mathew Rimac (Glanbrook) vs Dunnville Feb. 2
Assists: 3 - David McKinnon (Grimsby) vs Port Dover Jan. 31, Daniel Scotland (Grimsby) vs Simcoe Feb. 2
Points: 4 - Daniel Scotland (1G, 3A) (Grimsby) vs Simcoe Feb. 2, Mathew Rimac (3G, 1A) (Glanbrook) vs Dunnville Feb. 2
Saves: 62 - Andrew Hawkins (L) (Port Dover) vs Grimsby Feb. 4
Shutout: 21 - Riley Maskell (Grimsby) vs Port Dover Jan. 31
SOUTH CONFERENCE: DOHERTY DIVISION
Doherty Division Quarterfinals
(1) Ayr vs (8) Burford (Ayr leads 2-0)
(2) Tavistock vs (7) New Hamburg (series tied 1-1)
(3) Woodstock vs (6) Norwich (series tied 1-1)
(4) Paris vs (5) Wellesley (Paris leads 2-0)
Monthly Awards - January 2018
Player of the Month: Dylan Wettlaufer, Woodstock Navy Vets
Rookie of the Month: Josh Wright, Woodstock Navy Vets
Goalie of the Month: Davis McLean, Paris Mounties
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Blake Pow (Norwich) vs Woodstock Feb. 3
Assists: 3 - Alexander Shepherd (Paris) vs Wellesley Feb. 3
Points: 3 - Alexander Shepherd (3A) (Paris) vs Wellesley Feb. 3, Hudson Michaelis (1G, 2A) (Ayr) vs Burford Feb. 3, Alex Uttley (1G, 2A) (Wellesley) vs Paris Feb. 4
Saves: 80 - Eric Chant (L) (Burford) vs Ayr Feb. 3
WEST CONFERENCE: STOBBS DIVISION
The Stobbs Division regular season concluded on Saturday with one of the closest races at the top anyone has seen in any league at any level in years. The Lakeshore Canadiens repeated as regular season champions, as they edged the Dresden Kings by a single point. Essex finished just three points behind Dresden for third, while Amherstburg was one point behind Essex for fourth and Mooretown was one point behind Amherstburg for fifth.
Stobbs Division Quarterfinals
(1) Lakeshore vs (8) Blenheim (starts Feb. 6)
(2) Dresden vs (7) Wheatley (starts Feb. 5)
(3) Essex vs (6) Petrolia (starts Feb. 6)
(4) Amherstburg vs (5) Mooretown (starts Feb. 7)
Stobbs Division Annual Awards
MVP: Kole Keating, Petrolia Flyers
Rookie of the Year: Wyatt O’Neil, Essex 73’s
Defenseman of the Year: Anthony Cristofaro, Essex 73’s
Most Dedicated: Brandon Ireland, Lakeshore Canadiens
Best Coaching Staff:Mooretown Flags
Top Scorer (Points): 65 - Cory Burns, Amherstburg Admirals
Individual GAA: 2.14 - Eric Morneau, Lakeshore Canadiens
Team GAA: Essex 73’s (Jax D’hondt &Tyler Ryan)
Volunteer of the Year: Tim Oliphant, Wheatley Sharks
Player of the Month - January 2018
Josh Vale, Mooretown Flags
Top Performances
Goals: 2 - Christian Moccia (Blenheim) vs Lakeshore Jan. 30, Jarrett Tazzman (Lakeshore) vs Blenheim Jan. 30, William Stadder (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Jan. 31, Kole Keating (Petrolia) vs Blenheim Feb. 1, Zach VanEyk (Petrolia) vs Blenheim Feb. 1, Kevin Ritzer (Dresden) vs Wheatley Feb. 2, Cameron Rannie (Mooretown) vs Blenheim Feb. 3
Assists: 3 - Curtis Helps (Petrolia) vs Blenheim Feb. 1
Points: 4 - William Stadder (2G, 2A) (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Jan. 31
Saves: 50 - Eric Stewardson (OTL) (Blenheim) vs Lakeshore Jan. 30
Shutout: 22 SV - Jax D’hondt (Essex) vs Wallaceburg Jan. 31
WEST CONFERENCE: YECK DIVISION
The 2017-18 Yeck Division regular season wrapped up last week with its busiest week of the season with 12 games. The Lambeth Lancers claimed the regular season title with 68 points and finished the season on a 10 game winning streak. In the nine team division, the top eight teams make the playoffs as the Lucan Irish finished in ninth and will miss out on the playoffs.
Yeck Division Quarterfinals
(1) Lambeth vs (8) Aylmer (starts Feb. 7)
(2) Exeter vs (7) Port Stanley (starts TBA)
(3) Dorchester vs (6) Mt. Brydges (Feb. 9)
(4) North Middlesex vs (5) Thamesford (starts TBA)
Yeck Division Annual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Christian Petrozza, Exeter Hawks
Most Valuable Defenseman: James Newland, Dorchester Dolphins
Rookie of the Year: Sam Baker, North Middlesex Stars
Top Goaltenders: Dane Gubbels & Nathan Young, Exeter Hawks
Top Scorer: Dylan Buckholz, Dorchester Dolphins
Yeck Division All-Stars
Goaltender: Brock MacDonald, Lambeth Lancers
Defenseman: Jake Alkins, North Middlesex Stars
Defenseman: James Newland, Dorchester Dolphins
Centre: Dylan Buckholz, Dorchester Dolphins
Left Wing: Brock Trichilo, Lambeth Lancers
Right Wing: Christian Petrozza, Exeter Hawks
Top Performances
Goals: 3 - Cody Clerc (Thamesford) vs Port Stanley Jan. 30, Taylor Helesic (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2, Josh Moorhouse (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2
Assists: 4 - Taylor Helesic (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2, Josh Moorhouse (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2
Points: 7 - Taylor Helesic (3G, 4A) (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2, Josh Moorhouse (3G, 4A) (North Middlesex) vs Aylmer Feb. 2
Saves: 56 - Ashton Moore (W) (Thamesford) vs Dorchester Feb. 3
Shutout: 36 - Brock MacDonald (Lambeth) vs Mt. Brydges Feb. 2
This Week: 6 regular season games (all in Tod Division) + playoff games across the other 7 Divisions
(The PJHL Week in Review is posted on Mondays during the 2017-18 PJHL regular season.)
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