S P O R T S HAWKS STRUGGLE AGAINST JUNIOR SENS, COLTS
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN nouvelles@eap.on.ca
The Vankleek Hill Cougars dedica- ted their Saturday night home to the memory of Kelly Lefebvre, one of the team’s most loyal fans and valued volunteers. Saturday night at the Vankleek Hill Arena, the start of the game between the Cougars and the Morrisbury Lions was set aside for a dedication ceremony to honour the memory of Kelly Lefebvre, described as «valued member» of the community`s junior hockey club. «It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of one of our longtime vo- lunteers,» stated Cougars officials, «who dedicated so many years to the Vankleek Hill Cougars. She was not only a valued member of our team, but also a kind and caring person whose presence brightened every game, event, and gathering. Her generosity, warmth, and commitment to our community will never be forgotten. She gave her time with a smil and her heart with sincerity, and for that, we are truly grateful. On behalf of the Cougars family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friend. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit and contributions will always remain a part of our team.» The tribute ceremony included a series The Hawkesbury Hawks suffered two losses this past weekend of games in the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) schedule. Last Friday night at home in the Robert Hartley Sports Complex the Ottawa Junior Senators beat the Hawks 7-3. Ottawa got on the scoreboard first with a goal by Thomas Barney midway through first period. Assisting him were Eric Kane and David Deschatelets. Ottawa continued sco- ring through the period with a power-play goal by Deklyn Campbell, from Justin Mongeon and Carter Williamson, two minutes after Barney`s goal, and another power-play point three minutes before the end of the period by Adam Gauthier, assisted by Mongeon and Caleb Mead. Ottawa continued its scoring through second period with goals by Raphael Tellier, from Mongeon and Josh Lachapelle, and power-play points by Hunter Robitaille from Mongeon and Campbell, and by Henry Brady, from Barney and Wynston Iserhoff. Robitaille scored one more goal for Ottawa early in third period, with help from Campbell and Barney. Edward Downey put Hawkesbury on the scoreboard about five minutes into the period, with help from Tyler Walsh. The
The Hawkesbury Hawks and the Junior Senators clashed at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex last Friday night, with the Senators earning a 7-3 win. (Gregg Chamberlain, EAP)
period. Assisting him was Zack Sullivan. Crete, assisted by Lynn and Bradley Horner, scored the last goal of the second period on a power play. Alexander Mayer popped in the final goal of the night without assist in the first two minutes of third period. Sunday in St-Isidore The Cougars beat les Aigles de St-Isidore 4-1 Sunday night at the St-Isidore Arena. Cody Horner put the Cougars on the scoreboard with a short-handed goal in the first three minutes of the game. Assisting him were Bradley Horner and Ryder Hill. In second period Nolan Macmillan scored after almost six minutes of ice time, with help from Cody Horner and Garrett Cunning. The last five minutes of the period saw Cody Horner score his second goal of the night, with help from Macmillan and Bradley Horner. The last Cougars goal of the night went in off the stick of Zachary Sullivan early in third period. Assisting him were Hill and Zack Langlois. The Cougars remain in first place in the National Capital Junior Hockey League as the end of the season approaches, with 28 games played for 27 wins and one loss in overtime. This Friday night the Cougars at in Ches- terville against the North Dundas Rockets. They return home Saturday to host the Cumberland Castors. goal for the Colts six minutes into the play, with help from Lauzon and Chancey Novo- sad. About thirty seconds later Brandon Rockwell scored the last point of the game for Cornwall, with assists from McCuaig and Luc Beliveau. Sunday`s home game between Hawkes- bury and Brockville is postponed. The next game for the Hawks is Friday at home against Kemptville followed by a Sunday road game against Pembroke.
Hawks continued scoring the rest of the period with goals by Joshua Agnese, from Parker Burns and Matthew Itzkovitz at the period midmark, and by Danny Kananga, in the last minute of the game, with assistance from Max Cantelon. Hawks versus Colts The Cornwall Colts scored 4-1 against the Hawks Saturday at the Ed Lumley Arena. First period went by with no goals for either team. The Colts scored first in second period
on a power-play effort around the middle of the period by Colby Lauzon, assisted by Luc Lampert and Camden McCuaig. Hawkesbury`s Matthew Itzkovitz answered back four minutes later with his own power- play point, with help from Marc-Olivier Lauzon. Cornwall`s Wyatt Warner broke the tie in the last three minutes of the period, with assists from Lampert and Keenan Quenneville. Third period saw Warner put in another
COUGARS PAY TRIBUTE TO LONGTIME VOLUNTEER AND LOYAL SUPPORTER GREGG CHAMBERLAIN nouvelles@eap.on.ca
The Vankleek Hill Cougars (black jerseys) maintain their top spot in the NCJHL standings with a 7-0 win against the Morrisburg Lions Saturday night at the Vankleek Hill Arena. (Gregg Chamberlain, EAP)
of taped messages from family members and friends of Lefebvre, describing her dedication and efforts in support of the team and the club, and reminiscing about some of the ways she helped the Cougars. The tribute finished with a ceremonial puck drop by representatives of the Lefebvre family. Cougars cage Lions Saturday night saw the Vankleek Hill Cougars claw the Morrisburg Lions 7-0, with the majority of goals scored during the second period.
Assistant Captain Cody Horner punched the first goal into the Morrisburg net halfway through first period, with help from Nolan Macmillan and Bradley Horner. Midway through second period Xavier Plante fired in an unassisted goal against the Lions. He followed that up with two more goals within about two minutes times for a hat trick. Assisting Plante on his second goal were Liam Lynn and Jacob Crete, and Lynn and Zack Langlois on the third goal. Mike Fournier popped in the Cougars`s fifth goal near the 10-minute mark of the
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