Panther Points!
Following a well-deserved holiday rest, the U13 Manitoulin Panthers hit the ice for two big weekend games. On Saturday in Coniston against the U13 Sudbury Wolves, the 3rd period started off 4-0 for the Wolves, but took a quick turn when Jaxyn Duguay scored, assisted by Bray Wassegijig. Three more goals snipped in by #29 Parker Polden-Woodley, assisted by Brody King and Oliver Wilding, another goal by Tomas Naokwegijig, assisted by Matthew Debassige and Brody King, and their last goal of the game by Boston Abotossaway leaving the score 5-4 for the Wolves with a little over a minute left in the game!
Coach Don Wassegijig pulled the Panthers goalie, Tate Abotossaway, in hopes of tying up the game. The Panthers fought hard and yet, the final score of the game was 6-4 for the Sudbury Wolves after they popped in an empty netter. On Sunday afternoon, the U13 Panthers headed to the Massey arena to play the U13 Northshore Thundercats. The game was tied up 2-2 With goals notched by Boston Abotossaway and Maximus Panamick, assisted by Aiden Corbiere and Boston’s second goal, helped by Jaxyn Duguay. The Thundercats, however, came back with two goals at the end of the 2nd period. Both teams fought hard in the third, with no new goals and a final score of 4-2 for the Northshore Thundercats.
The U15 Panther team took a trip to Cochrane on the weekend to play 3 games against the Cochrane Chargers as part of a crossover series between the Nickel District and Northeastern Ontario hockey leagues. The Panthers continued their powerful season with impressive wins, dominating with scores of 7-2, 8-1 and 11-0!
The U18 Lady Panthers hosted the U15BB Sudbury Lady Wolves for an exhibition game on Sunday. Zaagaasge “Zee” Toulouse of the Lady Panthers opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Hope Eshkibok and Emery Watson. In the second period the Lady Wolves pulled ahead with back to back goals. The Panthers made a big comeback and kept up the pressure in the third period with goals from Megan Roszell (assisted by Zee Toulouse and Lourdes Taukei), Kayla Lockeyer (assisted by Ava Corbiere and Megan Roszell), Carlynn Simon (assisted by Brinley Watson and Lourdes Taukei) and Ava Corbiere (assisted by Megan Roszell and Zee Toulouse).
Please join the Manitoulin Lady Panthers on January 10-12 as they host their first ever Superweekend at home! The Lady Panthers will be taking on the U18BB Soo Greyhounds, U18BB Temiskaming Shores Puckhounds, U18B Kapuskasing Jaguars, and U18A Timmins Falcons at the Nemi Rec Centre. Great opportunity to cheer on our home team!
Off the Rock, hockey!
Best of wishes in the New Year as well to all of those playing their home games off-Island. Here is hoping Santa brought you some road-trip supplies from food fortification, electronic device displays or the original road trip tool, books! I am still learning all the kids’ names who are off-Island. Here are a few more players.
Evander Ominika-Shawana, a proud member of the Wikwemikong community, is making hockey waves as a defenceman for the AA U13 Copper Cliff Reds. He has become a formidable force on the ice, known for his powerful slap shot and precise snap shot. His contributions to the team include both goals and assists, but also demonstrating his well-rounded skills, passion and commitment to the game. Go, Evander!
The Sudbury AA Wolves have three Island boys playing this season. Greyson Brewer-Case is their captain, plays defense), Peyton Ominika (forward) and Pahquis Trudeau continues to improve after his coach moved him to defence, where he is thriving.
Last weekend they played a double header in New Liskeard vs the Lions. After Christmas they also headed to Brantford for the Wayne Gretzky tournament!
There is a trio of local lads on the U-10 Sudbury Wolves. M’Chigeeng’s Bryce Debassige and Wiky Boys, Kyree Morrison and N’Wabdasse Trudeau who both play defence.
Also guarding the blue-line are two Wiky girls skating with the Lady Wolves U18-BB squad this season. Shaye Ominika (Peyton’s sister) and Paungbiisohn Trudeau (Pahquis’ cousin).
Kohyn Eshkawkogan, may you continue to establish yourself as an elite D-Man in the OHL! In just his rookie year and just turning 16, Kohyn leads all first year defensemen with 11 points.
Mindemoya’s Jack Bridgeman and his Copper Cliff U16AA Reds teammates are off to the International finals in Newmarket this month after winning the Sudbury Regional Silverstick championships. Have fun, all!
A good sport is good for sports.
