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2018 Chatham-Kent Female Athlete of the Year Voting - Vote Once Per Day
It’s that time of year again, to vote on the Chatham-Kent Sports Network / CKXS FM 99.1 Male and Female Chatham-Kent Athletes of the Year. This year, we’re doing things a little different. There will be no final four, rather, voting will stay open from now until New Years Eve, and repeat voting will be allowed once per day, per device.. Send those emails, share on social media, tell your neighbour at the coffee shop, and get those votes rolling in for Chatham-Kent’s top athletes.
Chatham Jiu Jitsu Club Wins 18 Medals At Provincials – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
Chad Nolan took home two of Chatham-Kent’s 18 total medals at the Provincial Jiu Jitsu Championships Chatham-Kent jiu jitsu took centre stage at this past weekend’s Ontario Provincial Championships in Niagara Falls. Armstrong Martial Arts (Gracie Barra Chatham) and local affiliate academies were represented by 27 competitors and brought home 18 medals in total, including five gold, five silver and eight bronze. The accolades were enjoyed in both the kids/youth categories and the adult category.
2018 Chatham-Kent Male Athlete of the Year Voting - Vote Once Per Day
It’s that time of year again, to vote on the Chatham-Kent Sports Network / CKXS FM 99.1 Male and Female Chatham-Kent Athletes of the Year. This year, we’re doing things a little different. There will be no final four, rather, voting will stay open from now until New Years Eve, and repeat voting will be allowed once per day, per device.. Send those emails, share on social media, tell your neighbour at the coffee shop, and get those votes rolling in for Chatham-Kent’s top athletes.
Maroons Open Semi-Finals Tonight! – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
The Chatham Maroons and London Nationals open the GOJHL Western Conference Semi-Finals tonight in London. Chatham is coming off a momentous seven-game, come-from-behind series win, upsetting LaSalle in the first round. The Nationals are the top seeded team in the West, finishing first through the regular season with a record of 35-12-0-3. Chatham’s success away from Memorial Arena may be key to keeping up with the top-ranked Nationals.
Local Hockey Legend Passes Away – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
Chatham-Kent hockey legend Ken Houston has passed away at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer. Born in Dresden and a Dresden Minor Hockey product, “Doc” spent ten years in the NHL, playing for the Atlanta/Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings. The 6’1?, 200-pound d-man converted to right winger is thought to be one of the best Chatham Maroons of all time and was drafted to both the WHA and NHL in 1973.
Kings Stay Alive, Shut Out 73's – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
The Dresden Jr Kings have forced a game six in their Stobbs Division semi-final with the Essex 73’s and now hope to bring more playoff hockey back home to the Lambton-Kent Memorial Agricultural Centre. Nolan Vandenboorn continued his clutch scoring, tallying the only goal that mattered at the 6:27 mark of the second period, his second of the post-season. Vandenboorn now has two game-winning-goals in these playoffs, to add to his nine game-winners during the regular season.
Kings Stay Alive, Shut Out 73s
The Dresden Jr Kings have forced a game six in their Stobbs Division semi-final with the Essex 73’s and now hope to bring more playoff hockey back home to the Lambton-Kent Memorial Agricultural Centre. Nolan Vandenboorn continued his clutch scoring, tallying the only goal that mattered at the 6:27 mark of the second period, his second of the post-season. Vandenboorn now has two game-winning-goals in these playoffs, to add to his nine game-winners during the regular season.
Seth Griffith Recalled By Sabres – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith is back in the NHL. Griffith joins the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season after being recalled for Wednesday’s game in Tampa Bay. Kyle Okposo has had to leave the team temporarily with his wife in labour. Seth has continued to produce at the AHL level this year, known to be one of the most consistent point producers in the league. Griffith has 34 points in 36 games for the Rochester Americans. He has 3 points through 18 games with the Sabres this year.
Locals Take Road Trip To Celebrate Carleton – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
A local group of 42 fans recently traveled to the Hilton Coliseum to visit Chatham-Kent’s own Bridget Carleton and the Iowa State Cyclones. The Chatham native continues her ascent as one of the most promising young stars on the court, representing Team Canada at the FIBA AmeriCup in Argentina and winning a gold medal for Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team. A graduate of John McGregor Secondary School, Carleton has become a star for Iowa State and the entire NCAA.
Sharks On The Loose! – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
Chatham, ON- This past weekend was a busy one for the Chatham Pool Sharks and had them competing and training across Ontario and the US. Winter Festivals (AKA Junior Provincials)- Six Pool Sharks represented the team at the Winter Festivals Short Course Championship meet in Nepean. Swimmers who achieved the short course Festival time standards were eligible to compete.
73's Take Opening Hand From Kings – Chatham-Kent Sports Network
Despite being the third seed in the Stobbs Division, the Essex 73’s continue to look very familiar in the playoffs, dealing the Dresden Jr Kings a 5-2 loss at home to open the second round of the post-season. The perennial league champion 73’s struck early in each period to maintain a lead throughout game one. Dawson Winchester opened the scoring with an unassisted goal just two-and-a-half minutes into regulation.
Blades Swept By Lakeshore
The Blenheim Blades made a go of it through four games, but find themselves on the outside looking in after a 2-1 loss on home ice, swept by the top seeded Lakeshore Canadiens. Nick Delyzer scored the long Blenheim goal on Sunday night, with assists to senior players John Montgomery and Bryce Broad. The Blades made it a much more interesting opening round than many expected, with three of the four games decided by one goal. Game 2 was also a one-goal game before an empty netter put things on ice.
Kings Take Command Over Wheatley
The Dresden Jr Kings have the Wheatley Sharks on the ropes, up three to none in their opening round playoff match-up after a tight 4-3 win on home ice on Sunday. Wheatley attacked early, commanding the tempo, forechecking aggressively and striking first, with Justin Pinsonneault’s second post-season goal, six-and-a-half minutes into the game.
Kings In Driver's Seat
The Dresden Jr Kings find themselves in the driver’s seat of their opening round playoff series with the Blenheim Blades. It’s up to them whether they put their foot to the floor or let off the gas. Following a nail-biter of a finish in game one, a 3-2 Dresden win, the Kings appear not to have let up in game two, shutting out the Sharks by a score of 4-0. Derek Shaw opened the scoring with an unassisted powerplay goal in the first, his second of the post-season.
Al Iafrate Headlines 'Burg Hall of Fame
The Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony returns to the UAW Hall this Saturday, January 27th featuring special guest speaker, Al Iafrate. Iafrate, a defenceman, was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs fourth overall in 1984. Remembered fondly (and with fear) for his heavy slapshot, Iafrate registered 463 points in 799 career NHL games.
Maroons Add Depth At D
The sixth place Chatham Maroons are adding some defensive depth as they creep closer to an uncertain playoff experience. The Maroons have acquired 20-year-old blueliner Ryan Sarris, formerly of the LaSalle Vipers. The 6’0?, 174-pound d-man was a third round pick of the OHL’s Mississauga Ice Dogs in 2013. Sarris registered 12 points in 27 games with the Vipers split between 2015-16 and 2016-17.
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