Posts Tagged ‘Sarnia Legionnaires’

Sarnia Legionnaires present ‘Hockey Day in Sarnia’ this Saturday

  By Dan McCaffery The Sarnia Legionnaires may be in first place, but they couldn't have pulled off such a feat without the support of Sarnia Minor Hockey. So says Tom Knight, president of the Jr. 'B' club. Knight notes the slogan of the team is "Home Town/Home Grown." And it fits, because most of [...]

Legionnaires beat Leamington, Waldie now team’s all-time assist leader

By Dan McCaffery Shawn Waldie made history Saturday as the Sarnia Legionnaires skated to a 6-5 win over the Leamington Flyers. Waldie picked up his 127th career assist, then scored with his team two-men short as the Legionnaires defeated the Flyers right in the Tomato Town. Waldie's assist shattered the old mark of 126 set by [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires fall to London Nationals after strong early start

By DAN McCAFFERY A late second period goal Wednesday was the difference as the London Nationals defeated the Sarnia Legionnaires 4-1. The visitors had dominated the first two periods, outshooting the Nats 21-12. But a goal by Paul Hopkins with just nine seconds left in the middle frame sent London into the intermission with a 2-1 [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires shine at Western Ontario Hockey Conference all-star game

By Dan McCaffery Skaters from the Sarnia Legionnaires stole the show Monday at the annual Western Ontario Hockey Conference all-star game in St. Thomas. The six Sarnians competing in the contest picked up a combined total of 17 points as a squad known as Team Weir defeated a team dubbed Team Harvey by a 14-12 [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires earn 5-3 win over Strathroy Rockets

  By DAN McCAFFERY Three unanswered third period goals gave the Sarnia Legionnaires a 5-3 win over the Strathroy Rockets Saturday. The victory gives Sarnia a five-point lead over the second ranked London Nationals in the battle for first place in the Western Ontario Hockey Conference. Daniel Nikandrov had two goals for the winners, while [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires take it on the chin from Lambton Predators in 3-1

  By Dan McCaffery The Sarnia Legionnaires dropped a 3-1 decision to the Lambton Shores Predators Thursday. With more than 1,300 fans looking on at the Brock Street Barn, the Legion crew played a flat, uninspiring game that could end up costing it first place in the Western Ontario Hockey Conference standings. Cale Duberry scored [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires ready to face Lambton Shores Predators

By Dan McCaffery Sarnia Legionnaires coach Dan Rose says his team will be ready when the Lambton Shores Predators come to town tonight (Thursday, Jan. 26). “We've had two good practices this week, good, high tempo, high energy practices,” he said. “My guess is we'll play with energy.” That energy may be needed because Lambton [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires beat Chatham Maroons in Sunday contest

By Dan McCaffery The Sarnia Legionnaires rallied from a pair of one-goal deficits Sunday to edge the Chatham Maroons 4-3 right in the Maple City. Jesse Drydak got the winner early in overtime to provide the Legion crew with the triumph. Drydak broke through the defence, took a perfect pass from Steve Farlow and wired [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires prevail over Leamington Flyers

  By Dan McCaffery The Sarnia Legionnaires overcame sickness, injuries and a suspension Saturday to defeat the Leamington Flyers 6-5. Sarnia, which sits atop the Western Ontario Hockey Conference standings, is now seven points ahead of London and St. Thomas, who are tied for second place. Going into the contest, the Legion crew was missing [...]

Sarnia Legionnaires drop second straight to St. Thomas Stars

  By Dan McCaffery The Sarnia Legionnaires dropped their second straight game Thursday, falling 4-3 to the St. Thomas Stars. With less than three minutes to go in regulation time, Thomas Kohler scored the winner with a shot that came almost from centre ice. The unlikely goal spoiled what had otherwise been a thrilling hockey game [...]