ICE SET FOR 2008-2009
HOME OPENER

The Georgina Ice Jr. C Hockey will begin their quest to repeat as Central Ontario Champions as the team will kick off the 2008/09 season on home ice as the Ice host the Port Perry MoJacks this Friday evening with the puck dropping at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace. 

With some key veteran players returning along with an injection of new young players this years club has potential to be a contender in the Central Ontario league. 

The scoring punch of Scott Sedore, Kevin Stewart and Nick Hearn are all back as well as Brock Vandergulik, Brendan Berryman, Chris Colwill, Jordan Hanley, George Slinko and Andrew Sedore.  The team also welcomes back Matty O’Hara who returns after sitting out the 2007/08 season. 

On defence the Ice are pleased to have veteran Brandon Gouveia back who will be leading some new faces on the blue line this season.  Christian Neilsen also has returned to the line-up down back as well. 

This years goaltending will feature to young men who have displayed potential for the future.  Michael Gustaw comes to the Ice from the Georgina Blaze AA Midgets.  Michael played a few games between the pipes as a call-up last season and was stellar posting 2 shut-outs and allowing only 2 goals in 3 consecutive starts.  Sharing the netminding duties with Michael will be Jake Sanita.  Jake comes from the York-Simcoe Express AAA Midgets last season.  The 6”1”, 185lb goaltender has shown some great potential in the Junior ranks as both he and the team are excited about the 2008/09 season. 

As well the Ice welcome forwards Brett Bureau and Luke Anderson for the Express AAA program.  Brett also come from the Express Midget team from last season and Luke comes to us from the Minor Midget Express team which saw a few players drafted to the OHL.  Both Luke and Brett have displayed some nice play making ability with some speed at our camp this season. 

The team is pleased to welcome forward Michael Snowie and defenceman Dylan McFadyen from the Newmarket Redmen AA Midgets from last season.  Dylan adds some size and potential on a blue line which lost some key players while Michael adds some speed on what promises to be a high offensive forward unit. 

As well the Ice are pleased to welcomce defencemen Cody Mainprize and James McQueston.  Cody is a local player who served as captain on last years AA Blaze Midget team.  His playmaking ability and smart play will be an asset to the teams defensive core.  James comes from Newmarket where he played for the Toronto Junior Canadiens AAA previously.  Overall the team is shaping up for what can once again be a great season.

ICE Chips: The wait is over, let’s get this thing rolling and MAKE SOME NOISE!  Get your white and blue on and we’ll see you Friday night!

ICE OPEN PRE-SEASON WITH
BACK TO BACK WINS

  The Georgina Ice opened the pre-season and main camp schedule on a high note after posting 6-2 victories over Midland in both towns.  The main camp schedule is now underway as the team is shaping up for the upcoming 2008/09 season.  The team will have a busy schedule ahead of them next week as the camp schedule will resume with a practice as well as a pre-season home and home tilt with the Port Perry MoJacks.  The Ice will host Port Perry this coming Friday as the puck drops at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  The coaching and management staff have been extremely busy as there are some key positions to be filled as key players have moved on.  On the blueline the Ice had already lost some veteran players to overage and will now look to fill the void created by Central Ontario Rookie of the Year Joel Hanley who has signed with the Newmarket Hurricanes Jr. A.  Going along with Joel to Newmarket will be goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant.  Replacing these players will be a tough task however there are once again young players from Georgina and York Region skating with the club that will hopefully assume these roles.

Sat. Aug. 23rd             ICE 6 @ Midland 2

Ice goals were scored by Chris Minnema, Nick Chisholm, Andy Meacham, Tyler Berryman, Cody Mainprize and Brendan Berryman.  Assists were credited to Tyler Hodge (3), Chisolm, Luke Anderson, Zack Luinenburg, Brett Bureau, Darius Tahbazian and Chris Colwill.

Wed. Aug. 27th           Midland 2 @ ICE 6

Ice goals: Scott Sedore (2), Luke Anderson, Jamie Murrell, Tyler Hodge and Kevin Stewart.  Assists: Scott Sedore (2), Ken Stentiford, Cody Mainprize, Kevin Stewart, Tyler Berryman, Mitch Mallany, Andrew Sedore, Jamie Murrell, Nick Chisholm and Brandon Gouveia.  Goaltenders Michael Gustaw and Michael Platten shared in the victory.

ICE Chips:  The Ice will be participating in the Alliston Hornets Pre-season tournament being held in the New Tecumseh Rec Complex in Alliston on Sept 12, 13 & 14th.  The Ice will take on Stayner, Midland and Fergus in preliminary play as the tournament will feature teams from the Central, Georgian Bay and Western Jr. C leagues.

Upcoming Events:

Tue Sept. 2nd    ICE @ Port Perry, 7:45pm
Wed Sept 3rd    Main Camp Try-out, 9:30pm – Ice Palace
Fri Sept. 5th     Port Perry @ ICE, 7:30pm – Ice Palace
Wed Sept 10th  Main Camp try-out, 9:30pm – Ice Palace
Fri Sept. 12th    ICE vs Stayner, 7:45pm – Alliston Tournament
Sat Sept. 13th    ICE vs Midland, 12:30pm – Alliston Tournament
                           ICE vs Fergus, 7:30pm – Alliston Tournament
Sun Sept. 14th   Alliston Tournament Semi’s and Final, TBD
Wed Sept. 17th Main Camp try-out, 9:30pm – Ice Palace
Fri Sept. 19th    Practice, 7pm – Ice Palace
Wed. Sept 24th  Practice, 9:30pm – Ice Palace
Fri Sept 26th     Port Perry @ ICE, 7:30pm – Ice Palace, HOME OPENER!

ICE OPEN PRE-SEASON WITH
BACK TO BACK WINS

  The Georgina Ice opened the pre-season and main camp schedule on a high note after posting 6-2 victories over Midland in both towns.  The main camp schedule is now underway as the team is shaping up for the upcoming 2008/09 season. 

The team will have a busy schedule ahead of them next week as the camp schedule will resume with a practice as well as a pre-season home and home tilt with the Port Perry MoJacks.  The Ice will host Port Perry this coming Friday as the puck drops at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace. 

The coaching and management staff have been extremely busy as there are some key positions to be filled as key players have moved on.  On the blueline the Ice had already lost some veteran players to overage and will now look to fill the void created by Central Ontario Rookie of the Year Joel Hanley who has signed with the Newmarket Hurricanes Jr. A.  Going along with Joel to Newmarket will be goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant.  Replacing these players will be a tough task however there are once again young players from Georgina and York Region skating with the club that will hopefully assume these roles.

Sat. Aug. 23rd             ICE 6 @ Midland 2

Ice goals were scored by Chris Minnema, Nick Chisholm, Andy Meacham, Tyler Berryman, Cody Mainprize and Brendan Berryman.  Assists were credited to Tyler Hodge (3), Chisolm, Luke Anderson, Zack Luinenburg, Brett Bureau, Darius Tahbazian and Chris Colwill.

Wed. Aug. 27th           Midland 2 @ ICE 6

Ice goals: Scott Sedore (2), Luke Anderson, Jamie Murrell, Tyler Hodge and Kevin Stewart.  Assists: Scott Sedore (2), Ken Stentiford, Cody Mainprize, Kevin Stewart, Tyler Berryman, Mitch Mallany, Andrew Sedore, Jamie Murrell, Nick Chisholm and Brandon Gouveia.  Goaltenders Michael Gustaw and Michael Platten shared in the victory.

ICE Chips:  The Ice will be participating in the Alliston Hornets Pre-season tournament being held in the New Tecumseh Rec Complex in Alliston on Sept 12, 13 & 14th.  The Ice will take on Stayner, Midland and Fergus in preliminary play as the tournament will feature teams from the Central, Georgian Bay and Western Jr. C leagues.

2007 - 2008 Scoring Leaders

2007-2008

ICE FORCE GAME 7 WITH
COME FROM BEHIND OT WIN

The Georgina Ice staved off elimination Monday night coming from behind to beat the Napanee Raiders 4-3 in overtime.

Down 3-1 late in the second period the Ice scored 2 goals less than a minute apart to draw even and go to the dressing room tied 3-3.

The third period solved nothing as the two teams traded scoring opportunities but strong goaltending by both teams kept the game tied and forcing overtime.

With 15:33 remaining in the third period and a scramble in front of the Raider net, Nick Hearn popped in the winner.

The Ice will now travel to Napanee Tuesday night for the 7th and deciding game.

STEWART NETS 4
AS ICE TIE SERIES AT 2

The Georgina Ice got off to a quick start Thursday night as Kevin Stewart scored 2 quick goals to jump start the Ice Offence. The Ice creuised to a 6-0 lead before Napanee scored there first of four goals. By games end Stewart had tallied 2 more markers to lead the Ice to an 8-4 win evening the best of 7 series at 2 games a piece. Tyler Gouveia added 2 goals and Eric Daoust added one for the home side.

Game 5 takes place Saturday night in Napanee, there is still a limited amount of seats available for the fan bus to the game. Bus reservations can be made for Saturdays Game by contacting Glenn Ulrich at 905-722-7293 or by emailing theice@rogers.com.

ICE TAKE GAME 3

The Georgina Ice took a trip up the 401 Tuesday night for game 3 of the OHA Quarter Finals coming out on top by a 3-1 score. The Ice scored goals in all three periods limiting the Napanee Raiders to just 1 first period goal.

Game 4 of the series will take place Thursday night at the Georgina Ice Palace.

ICE DOWN 2-0
TO NAPANEE

After claiming the Central Ontario Championship last week the Georgina Ice opened the OHA quarter-final series with the Empire Champion Napanee Raiders in Napanee this past Thursday evening.  At first both teams played each other conservatively as neither team had played each other before. 

The Raiders drew 1st blood in the opening period giving them the early advantage going into the 2nd period.  Veteran forward Brock Vandergulik answered for the Ice in the 2nd on the power play to tie the game at 1 goal apiece. 

The Raiders responded with 2 goals taking a 3-1 lead into the 3rd period.  In the final frame the Ice generated some quality scoring chances however Raiders goaltender Zak Vandenburg shut the door.  Scott Sedore managed to put one past Vandenburg late in the 3rd however it was not enough as the Raiders claimed game 1 with a 3-2 victory over the Ice.

On Saturday evening the Ice came out hard at the Ice Palace in front of a full capacity crowd.  The boys jammed away at every chance and it was Eric Daoust who found the mark giving the Ice the early lead.  Brock Vandergulik and Nick Hearn drew the assists on Brock’s goal. 

The Raiders tied the game with less than a minute left in the opening period as both teams went into the dressing room with the game knotted at 1 goal apiece.  Napanee took the lead with a power play goal early in the 2nd period and the score stayed that way right into the 3rd period.

The Ice came out flying in the 3rd period once again generating some good scoring chances.  Once again it was Raiders goaltender Zak Vandenburg who stole the show as the Ice could not put one past the hot goaltender.  The Ice frustration set in as Napanee added to their lead late in the 3rd.  The Raiders added an empty-netter to claim game 2 with a 4-1 victory. 

The Ice have played well but now have their work cut out for them to get back in the series.

Game 3 of the series will go Tuesday night with an 8:30pm start time in Napanee.  The series returns to the Ice Palace on Thursday evening with an 8:30pm start time as well.  The boys may be down but their certainly not out...come on out and make some noise.

Let’s keep the drive alive

THE ICE DEDICATE CHAMPIONSHIP TO
BIG CANOE AND STEWART

The Ice officially dedicated the winning of the Cougar Cup for the COJHL Championship to the memory of Hugh "Buzzy" Big Canoe and Raymond Stewart.

Earlier this year, the Season was dedicated to Buzzy Big Canoe who passed away last May. Buzzy was an avid supporter of local sports and along with the Chippewas of Georgina was involved with the forming of this Team. The Chipewas of Georgina Island and the Big Canoe family continue to be great supporters of the Team as well as Community leaders.

Ray Stewart was the father of Staff Member Mike Stewart and the grandfather and biggest fan of #77 Kevin Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a familiar face at our local games. Mr. Stewart tragically passed away on his way home from seeing Kevin and THE ICE play 3 short weeks ago.

May we continue on in their Memory.

McIntyre Named INCH
National Player of the Week

Sophomore David McIntyre scored four goals, including both game-winners, in Colgate's quarterfinal upset of top-seeded Clarkson.

HAMILTON, N.Y. (3/18/08) - Sophomore forward David McIntyre (Pefferlaw, Ont.), the hero of Colgate's ECAC Hockey quarterfinal upset of top-seeded Clarkson, is the Inside College Hockey (INCH) National Player of the Week, the website announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

McIntyre was part of five of the Raiders' seven goals in their back-to-back victories, including four goals. He netted the game-winning goal in each contest, including scoring 7:36 into the second overtime of the decisive third game to give Colgate a berth in the ECAC Hockey Championship in Albany.

On Saturday, with Colgate facing elimination after losing the first game of the series, McIntyre scored twice and added an assist. He banged home a loose puck at the edge of the crease for the game-winner early in the third period. The next night, he scored a power-play goal that gave Colgate a 2-1 lead before adding the double-OT winner.

ICE CAPTURE CENTRAL
ONTARIO TITLE

The Georgina Ice played host to Lakefield in game 4 of the Central Ontario Junior “C” Championship in Sutton on Saturday night.  The arena was packed with loyal fans and families in anticipation of the Ice winning their 2nd Central Title in the team’s history. 

The Ice came into the game with a 3-0 series lead which was made possible by Eric Daoust’s game winning overtime goal in Lakefield on Thursday evening along with Kevin Stewart’s 5 point night.  The wait was over as the Ice came out eager and hard to start the game.  Nick Hearn opened the scoring for the Ice at the at 5:50 mark of the 1st with Brock Vandergulik and Vince Migliano drawing the assists.  Six minutes later Kevin Stewart who has had a hot hand in the series once again added to the Ice lead with Brandon Gouveia and Scott Sedore drawing the assists. The Ice went to the dressing room with a 2-0 lead. 

Nick Hearn opened the 2nd period scoring with his second goal of the game on a pass from Don Sanderson making the score 3-0 for the Ice.  The Chiefs were not willing to give up and responded with a power-play goal by Josh Hunt narrowing the Ice lead to 2 goals.  Dylan Tice and Brock Koczka assisted on Hunt’s goal.  With 4:40 remaining in the period Don Sanderson restored the 3 goal lead as Tyler Gouveia and Chris Colwill drew the assists.  The Ice closed out the 2nd with a 4-1 lead. 

The fans were buzzing in anticipation of the team’s arrival for the 3rd period as all knew the Ice were just 20 minutes away from claiming the Championship.  Despite a rough 3rd period the boys kept their composure as goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant kept the door shut despite some scoring chances for the Chiefs.  The Chiefs brought the game back within 2 goals with only 2 minutes remaining as Nick Kidd found the mark on a pass from Jody Fitzgerald and Jordan Hill.  That was as close as the Chiefs were going to get as the fans counted down the dying seconds to the final buzzer as the Ice completed the sweep with a 4-2 victory. 

All remained in the stands as OHA Central Chairman Trevor Tinney presented the Cougar Cup to team captains Andy Lamoureux, Scott Sime, Tyler & Brandon Gouveia.  The fans watched as the team skated with the trophy symbolizing a great season. 

After the game the team dedicated their trophy to the memories of Buzzy Big Canoe, a long time supporter of the Georgina Ice and to the Grandfather of Kevin Stewart who passed away following the Ice game February 29th.

The Ice have now advanced to the OHA Provincial Quarter Finals and will face the Napanee Raiders of the Empire League.  Napanee won the Empire League Championship over Amherstview on Saturday as well.  The series schedule will be posted on the Ice website at www.georginaice.com.

ICE Chips:  It is with great pleasure to announce that former Georgina Ice forward Justin Soryal has signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League.  Justin began his junior career with the Ice in 2003/04 before going on to play 4 seasons with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League.  Justin becomes the 1st player in Ice history to sign an NHL contract.  The Ice congratulate Justin and his family and wish him the best of luck and continued success in his career. 

ICE SWEEP LAKEFIELD
IN CENTRAL FINAL

The Georgina Ice finished off the Lakefield Chiefs Saturday with a 4-2 win. The Ice sweep the finals 4-0 to capture their second Cougar Cup. The Ice will now travel East to take on the Empire B League champion as they continue their quest for the Clarance Schmalz Trophy.

ICE WIN GAME 3 TO TAKE
COMMANDING 3-0 SERIES LEAD

The Georgina Ice took game 3 of the COJHL final 6-5 in Overtime over the hometown Lakefield Chiefs to lead the series 3 games to none. Game 4 will take place Saturday night at the Sutton Arena, game time is 8:30pm.

More details to follow.

FORMER ICE FORWARD
SIGNS NHL CONTRACT

Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Justin Soryal.

Soryal, 20, has skated in 56 games with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) this season, registering 15 goals and 22 assists for 37 points, along with 140 penalty minutes. He currently ranks sixth on the team in goals (15), fifth in assists (22), tied for fifth in points (37), and ranks second in penalty minutes (140).

The Newmarket, Ontario native recorded a career-high, seven-game scoring streak from January 18 at Mississauga to February 2 at Barrie, registering five goals and five assists for 10 points over the span. He also collected a season-high, three assists on October 11 vs. Erie.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound forward has skated in 198 career OHL games with the Peterborough Petes, recording 44 goals and 53 assists for 97 points, along with 455 penalty minutes.

Last season, Soryal established career-highs in games played (60), goals (26), assists (27), and points (53). His 26 goals led all Peterborough players, while his 53 points ranked fourth on the team. In addition, he has appeared in 31 playoff games with Peterborough, registering two assists and 37 penalty minutes.

ICE TAKE GAME #2:
NOW LEAD 2-0

The Georgina Ice hosted Lakefield in game #2 of the best-of-seven Central Ontario Finals on Tuesday evening at the Ice Palace. 

In the opening period both teams started off playing more conservatively not wanting to give up the early advantage to one another.  The Ice drew first blood at the 9:13 mark of the 1st on a goal by Scott Sime with Vince Migliano and Brandon Gouveia assisting on the effort.  Not even 2 minutes later Scott Sedore put the boys up 2-0 on a pass from captain Andy Lamoureux. 

The Ice went into the 2nd period with a 2-0 lead.  The 2nd period saw both teams coming out hard generating some quality scoring chances at both ends of the rink.  Both Chiefs goaltender Mason Kalus and Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant made some great saves keeping the score at 2-0.  Finally the Chiefs capitalized on a defensive miscue as Jody Fitzgerald scored for the Chiefs on a pass from Josh Hunt bring the Chiefs within one.  The Ice responded with 2 quick goals in the last minute of play in the 2nd period as Kevin Stewart found the mark twice with 13 seconds.  Scott Sedore drew assists on both goals with Andy Lamoureux and Nick Hearn also tallying helpers. 

The 3rd and final frame saw the Ice successfully killing off a 5 on 3 Lakefield advantage as Jimmy Sarjeant was once again stellar between the pipes as the Ice claimed game #2 with a 4-1 victory on home Ice. 

With a 2-0 series lead the Ice will travel to Lakefield on Thursday night for game #3 for a 7:30pm start. 

The Ice will host game #4 on Saturday evening with an 8:30pm start time at Sutton Arena.

ICE OPEN CENTRAL FINALS
WITH O.T. WIN

The Georgina Ice opened the 2008 Central Ontario Junior “C” Finals on Sunday night with a bus trip to Lakefield for the much anticipated match-up with the Chiefs.  The boys had a few days to rest after their series win over Little Britain and were ready to go as this game marked the 1st trip back to the league finals in 5 seasons.  This game truly lived up to its billing right from the opening face-off as there was a lot of hard hitting end-to-end action at both sides of the rink. 

The Chiefs opened the scoring at the 9 minute mark of the 1st however Ice forward Nick Hearn tied the game with 5 minutes remaining in the opening frame.  The 2nd period saw the Ice come out hard with 2 quick goals to take a 3-1 lead.  The Chiefs however reclaimed the momentum with 2 goals of their own as both teams went to their dressing rooms with the game tied at 3. 

Lakefield took the lead just 50 seconds in the 3rd period and continued to apply the pressure on the Ice however goaltender Jim Sarjeant weathered the storm keeping the boys within 1.  The Ice generated some scoring chances midway through the 3rd and their hard work paid off as Brandon Gouveia tied the game with 7:24 remaining in the game.  The score remained tied at the end of regulation therefore overtime was needed to settle the affair. 

Both teams came out hard in the extra frame as this game was crucial for both teams.  The Ice came close on a few good chances but the game remained tied 4-4.  The Ice were awarded with a power play after the Chiefs took a roughing penalty with 7:16 to go in the overtime period with the face-off in the Lakefield end.  The boys capitalized on their opportunity right off the draw as Rookie of the Year Joel Hanley put a point shot past Chiefs goaltender Mason Kalus as the Ice claimed game 1 with a 5-4 OT win. 

The Ice will host game 2 on Tuesday night with a 7:30pm start time at the Ice Palace.  Game 3 will go Thursday evening in Lakefield setting the stage for game 4 which is scheduled for this Saturday evening with an 8:30pm star time in Sutton. 

Sun Mar. 9th – Game #1
ICE 5 @ Lakefield 4 (OT)

Ice goals scored by Nick Hearn, Don Sanderson, Kevin Stewart, Brandon Gouveia and Joel Hanley.  Assists went to Sanderson, Scott Sedore, Chris Colwill and Tyler Gouveia.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant turned away 28 Chiefs shots in the winning effort between the pipes. 

Fogal shuts out Finlandia
in MCHA Final

Former Georgina Ice Goaltender Brad Fogal stopped 18 shots earning a 1-0 shutout, as the Adrian Bulldogs won the Harris Cup in their first year.

During Championship weekend Fogal was also named to the All-Conference team as well as the All-Freshman team.

Fogal posted a perfect 14-0 record in conference play with a 1.70 GAA.

Ulrich Selected to OUA All Rookie Team

The Georgina Ice would like to congratulate University of Western Ontario's Jessica Ulrich for her selection to the Ontario University Athletics All Rookie Team. The UWO freshman goalie posted a 4-6-4 record while finishing sixth in the OUA in goals against with an average of 2.36. Jessica also finished seventh in the league with an impressive .916 save percentage.

Former Ice Goalie Brad Fogal
Leads D-III Team to MCHA Championship

Brad Fogal during his freshman season at Adrian College.

ADRIAN — Brad Fogal takes pride in standing out. Just take a look at his pads. Fogal, or the Adrian College men’s hockey team goaltender with the giant black paw print on his gold leg pads, as many know him, has attracted recognition this season between the pipes for Adrian. But those leggings, which his girlfriend actually designed, shouldn’t be his only attention-getter.

Instead, fans should examine the numbers this freshman from Sharon, Ontario has posted in his first season on the record-breaking Adrian team. His stats rank among the best in the nation, and in one case they are the best. At 19-2, Fogal leads Division III goaltenders in winning percentage. His 1.91 goals-against average ranks sixth in the nation, while a .925 save percentage ranks 11th. Fogal, who committed to Division I Lake Superior State before an NCAA Clearinghouse rule change forced him to Division III, started the year 1-2, but has since grown more comfortable with college hockey and has won his last 17 starts. Adrian, meanwhile, has won 18 straight games dating back to late November, and teammates say Fogal’s play has been a big reason why. “Sometimes we’re not clicking, but he keeps us in it until we can get going,” Adrian captain Adam Krug said earlier this season. He has done that often in setting a Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association record for goaltender wins in a season. After a 14-0 record in league play, he’s just the second goaltender in MCHA history to finish the league schedule undefeated. “The coolest thing about Brad is that he works during the summer in a goalie equipment shop,” Adrian coach Ron Fogarty said, “so he’s around it even when he’s not playing. He’s a great student of the game.” His team needs that knowledge this weekend to win the MCHA tournament and its grand prize, the Harris Cup. Adrian plays Milwaukee School of Engineering in the semifinals Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Kern Center in Milwaukee, and then, should it win, faces the winner of Marian College and Finlandia University in the final Sunday at 4 p.m. Fogal hopes to return from this weekend’s trip with good news for Adrian fans and a bronze, cup-shaped trophy. After that, he also has good news for Adrian’s more artistic followers. “I already have the pad design for next year,” he said. “It’s a secret. I can’t say any more, but it’s cool.” February 27, 2008 Daily Telegram Adrian, Michigan

ICE END SEASON ON
HIGH NOTE

The Georgina Ice closed out the regular season schedule posting back to back wins over the Little Britain Merchants.  The team now heads into the post season on a 4 game winning streak finishing in 2nd place behind the Lakefield Chiefs.  The Ice will play Little Britain in the 1st round of the 2008 playoffs with the series expected to start on Feb. 22nd.  This season the Ice produced a team of returning vets from last years team along with an injection of younger players on the blue line, up front and between the pipes which resulted in the team doubling last seasons point total and establishing themselves as strong contenders in the league and the province.  The boys are enthusiastic about making a potentially exciting playoff run.

Fri. Feb. 8th
Little Britain 0 @ ICE 5

On Friday night 3 1st period markers sparked the Ice as the team controlled both ends of the rink in a 5-0 victory.  Goaltender Michael Gustaw turned away 20 shots in posting his 2nd shutout in 3 games since being called up from the Blaze AA Midgets. 

Ice Goals: Scott Sedore, George Slinko (2), Brock Vandergulik, and Andy Lamoureux.
Assists: Slinko, Kevin Stewart (3), Brandon Gouveia, Nick Hearn, Shane Habib, Robert Evans and Jordan Hanley.

Sat. Feb. 9th
ICE 6 @ Little Britain 4

Veteran forward Kevin Stewart led the way with the hat trick and an assist as goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant returned to the line-up improving his record to 14-7-1 on the season.  George Slinko also added a goal and a helper in the winning effort with Scott Sedore also adding 3 assists.  Rookies Carson Pollock and Joel Hanley also contributed with single markers while Brendan Berryman and Nick Hearn added assists.

ICE Chips:  The Ice will be facing Little Britain in the 1st round of the playoffs with dates and times TBA.  The team also wishes to thank Gen Sports for the bicycle and prizes that were donated to fan appreciation night at the Ice Palace for last Fridays game…it’s playoff time fans so lets get our blue and white on and MAKE SOME NOISE!  GO ICE GO! 

ICE HOLDING ON TIGHT
FOR FIRST

The Georgina Ice are holding on tight for 1st place in the Central Ontario Junior “C” Hockey League as the team maintains a 3 point lead for 1st place over Lakefield at press time.  Overall the standings are tightening up as every team has stepped their play up making the Central League among the most competitive leagues in the province. 

Last week’s action saw the Ice drop a 6-5 heartbreaker to the Port Perry MoJacks which made Friday nights game that much more important as the Lakefield Chiefs trailed the Ice by only 3 points after posting a 3-1 win over Uxbridge. 

On Friday night the Ice looked to step up after Thursday nights effort as the team came out flying with 4 1st period markers including 2 from forward Scott Sedore.  The Ice and Chiefs exchanged 1 goal apiece in the 2nd and from there Jimmy Sarjeant shut the door in the 3rd as the Ice skated to a 5-1 over Lakefield on home ice. 

The Ice improved their home record to 11-1-3 on the season and re-established a 5 point gap for 1st.  The gap was once again short lived as Lakefield posted a win in Little Britain on Saturday night therefore the lead for 1st is at 3 points. 

The team will skate this week in preparation for Friday nights home match-up with the Little Britain Merchants as the puck drops at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  The team will then travel to Port Perry on Sunday night for their last regular season visit with the MoJacks.

Thur. Jan. 3rd
ICE 5 @ Port Perry 6

Ice goals: Kevin Stewart, Nick Hearn, Brendan Berryman, Joel Hanley and Andy Lamoureux.  Assists went to Scott Sedore (3), Hearn, Stewart, Chris Colwill, Brock Vandergulik, Brae Collins and George Slinko.  Ice goaltender Dave Maloney took the loss between the pipes.

Fri. Jan. 4th
Lakefield 1 @ ICE 5

Ice goals: Scott Sedore (2),  Shane Habib, George Slinko, and Brock Vandergulik.  Assists: Sedore, Nick Hearn, Brandon Gouveia, and Kevin Stewart.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant was victorious between the pipes.

ICE Chips:  The Ice wish to acknowledge and thank the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 356 – Sutton and Ladies Auxiliary and Color Party for their recent game night sponsorship and appearance in Sutton on December 29th.  The Ice also wish to thank Town of Georgina Mayor Robert Grossi for his recent contribution of cookies to our young fans last Friday night.    

ICE SET FOR MOJACKS
& BRUINS THIS WEEKEND

The Georgina Ice are getting set for this weekends back-to-back home match-ups after spending a lot of their time on the road in recent weeks.  On Friday night the Ice will host the Port Perry MoJacks @ 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  From there things don’t get much easier as arch-rival Uxbridge Bruins will be in town on Saturday evening with the puck dropping at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  The team currently still holds 1st place by 4 points as a tough 4-3 loss in Uxbridge last Friday night along with 2 wins posted by Lakefield have allowed the Chiefs to crawl back within 2 games of the Ice. 

Fri. Nov. 23rd
ICE 3 @ Uxbridge 4

Eric Daoust led the way with 2 goals for the Ice in the losing cause along with a tally by Kevin Stewart.  Assists were credited to Stewart, Scott Sedore (2), Carson Pollock and Andy Lamoureux.  Goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant suffered his 2nd loss of the season.

ICE Chips:  The Ice would like to make honorable mention to the Georgina Blaze Novice and Atom ‘AA’ hockey teams who were finalists in their respective age groups at the Regional Silver Stick Tournament held in Georgina last weekend.  The Ice are at the halfway point on the 2007/08 season and would like to thank our fans for their continued support.  Thank you and we’ll see you this weekend.

ICE WIN 3:
IN 1ST BY 8 POINTS

The Georgina Ice had an impressive week posting 3 victories including 2 on the road as the team sits in 1st place in the Central League with a 12-4-2 record and an 8 point lead over Lakefield. 

On Tuesday night the team traveled to Lakefield in what was an important game as only 4 points separated the 2 teams going in.  Lakefield drew first blood late in the opening period however Ice rookie Carson Pollock tied the game with 1:36 remaining in the period as both teams went to their rooms tied at one. 

The 2nd period saw many scoring opportunities for the Ice however Chiefs goaltender Mason Kalus kept the score tied at one through 2 periods of play.  In the third veteran Chris Colwill found the mark and from there Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant kept the door shut as the Ice skated to a 2-1 victory. 

On Friday night  3 1st period goals propelled the team to a 6-2 victory over the Little Britain Merchants on home ice. 

The team closed out the week on the road in Port Perry for a Sunday evening meeting with the MoJacks.  Chris Colwill once again scored what proved to be the winning goal as the team closed out the week with a 5-3 win. 

October’s player of the month Jimmy Sarjeant once again posted the win running his record to 9-1-1 on the season.  The team will skate this week in preparation for this Friday evenings road match-up with arch-rival Uxbridge Bruins as the puck drops at 7:45pm at the Uxbridge Arena. 

Tue Nov. 13th
ICE 2 @ Lakefield 1

Ice goals: Carson Pollock and Chris Colwill.  Assists: George Slinko, Robert Evans, Tyler Gouveia and Andy Lamoureux.  Ice goaltender Jim Sarjeant turned away 24 Lakefield shots for the win.

Fri. Nov. 16th
Little Britain 2 @ ICE 6

Ice goals: Vince Migliano, Brock Vandergulik, Kevin Stewart, Chris Colwill, Robert Evans and Eric Daoust.  Assists: Joel Hanley (2), Scott Sedore (2), Tyler Gouveia, Brendan Berryman, Scott Sime, Chris Colwill, Shane Habib and Robert Evans.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant was once again victorious between the pipes. 

Sun. Nov. 19th
ICE 5 @ Port Perry 3

Ice goals: Scott Sime, Scott Sedore, Brandon Gouveia, Chris Colwill and Tyler Gouveia.  Assists: Joel Hanley (2), Brandon Gouveia, Kevin Stewart, Brendan Berryman and Tyler Gouveia.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant capped the week off with his 9th win of the season.

ICE Chips: The Ice would like to thank our many supporters who were on hand last Saturday afternoon at the Keswick Santa Claus Parade.  The team thanks Brouwer Sod Farms for use of the truck for our team float.  Truly, a fun day was had by all.  The Ice would also like to take this opportunity to wish our Georgina Blaze AA teams the best of luck in this weekends AA Regional Silver Stick Tournament played right here in Georgina as teams from all over the province will be coming in to compete for the Silver Stick.

ICE SPLIT IN WEEKS ACTION

The Georgina Ice are coming off a tough week of action still maintaining a hold on first place after posting a win over Lakefield at home Friday night followed by a loss in Little Britain Saturday evening.  The team will prepare this week for return match-ups with both teams as the Ice will travel to Lakefield on Tuesday evening and then will host Little Britain on Friday night with the puck dropping at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  At press time the have a 4 point lead over Lakefield for top spot in the Central.

Fri. Nov. 9th
Lakefield 4 @ ICE 7

Ice rookie Robert Evans led the charge with 2 goals along with markers from Tyler Gouveia, Carson Pollock, Jordan Hanley, Brandon Gouveia and Scott Sedore.  Assists went to Andy Lamoureux (2), Brendan Berryman (2), George Slinko, Carson Pollock, Tyler Gouveia, Eric Daoust and Bray Collins.  Ice goaltender Jim Sarjeant posted the victory for the Ice improving his record to 6-1-1 on the season.

Sat. Nov. 10
ICE 4 @ Little Britain 6

Ice goals scored by Brendan Berryman (2), Brock Vandergulik and Robert Evans.  Assists went to Shane Habib (2), Kevin Stewart, Andy Lamoureux, Tyler Gouveia and George Slinko.  Ice goaltender Dave Maloney took the loss dropping his record to 2-2-1 on the season.

ICE Chips:  The Ice are proud to congratulate goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant who has been named Player of the Month for October in the Central League.  Sarjeant led all goaltenders in the league with a 5-0-1 record and a GAA of 2.49.  “Sarje’s” performance between the pipes has been a major contribution to the teams success this season.

ICE CONTINUE WINNING WAYS:
UNBEATEN STREAK NOW AT 7

  The Georgina Ice continue to be successful as a tie along with 3 more victories have extended the unbeaten streak to 7 games.  After posting a 5-3 win in Lakefield followed by a 2-2 tie with Little Britain the team went into Port Perry firing on all cylinders coming out with a 7-1 victory.  This set the stage for this past Fridays meeting on the road with our rival Uxbridge Bruins.  Newly acquired forward Eric Daoust lead the way with 2 goals as the Ice extended the unbeaten streak to 7 games with a 6-4 victory.  The team has also claimed 4 consecutive road wins within the streak.  The boys will skate this week as the team prepares for back-to-back home games this weekend.  On Friday the Ice will host the Port Perry MoJacks with the puck dropping at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.  The stage will be set once again as the Uxbridge Bruins will visit the Ice on Saturday evening with a 7:30pm game time.

Tue. Oct. 16th
ICE 5 @ Lakefield 3

Ice goals: Jordan Hanley, Brandon Gouveia, Carson Pollock, Joel Hanley and George Slinko.  Assists: Slinko, Kevin Stewart, Robert Evans, Shane Habib, Brandon Gouveia, Scott Sedore and Andy Lamoureux.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant turned away 32 Lakefield shots in the win.

Fri. Oct. 19th
Little Britain 2 @ ICE 2

Ice goals: Scott Sime and George Slinko. Assists went to Joel Hanley (2), Scott Sedore and Brandon Gouveia.  Ice goaltender David Maloney was solid between the pipes in preserving the tie.

Sun. Oct. 21st
ICE 7 @ Port Perry 1

Ice goals: Scott Sime (2), Kevin Stewart (2), Robert Evans, Christian Neilson and Carson Pollock.  Assists: Scott Sedore (2), Andy Meacham (2), Chris Colwill (2), George Slinko, Vince Migliano, Joel Hanley and Brendan Berryman.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant turned away 18 shots improving his record to 5-0-1 on the season.

Fri. Oct. 26th
ICE 6 @ Uxbridge 4

Ice goals: Eric Daoust (2), Carson Pollock, Brendan Berryman, Jordan Hanley and George Slinko.  Assists: Brock Vandergulik (2), Joel Hanley (2), Kevin Stewart, Michael Woods, George Slinko and Brandon Gouveia.  Ice goaltender Dave Maloney recorded his 1st win of the year in the winning effort.

ICE Chips: Goaltender Jim Sarjeant leads the league with a 5-0-1 record.  Rookie Defenceman Joel Hanley leads all defensemen in scoring with 11 points in 9 games.  Many of this years rookies are continuing to contribute greatly to the hockey club.  Thank you fans and we’ll see you this weekend! GO ICE GO!

ICE WIN BACK TO BACK:
WIN STREAK AT 3 

The Georgina Ice are coming off a big weekend in the Central finding themselves in a frontier the team has not experienced in four seasons…soul possession of 1st place in the league standings.  On Friday night after a slow start in the opening period the team battled back in the 2nd as the Ice and Lakefield were tied at 4 going into the 3rd period.  The boys came out hard in the 3rd and the effort paid off as Brandon Gouveia found the mark on the power play with 11:17 remaining as the Ice skated to a 5-4 win over the Chiefs.  The boys were on the road Saturday evening for their 1st season meeting with the Little Britain Merchants.  Veteran forward George Slinko lead the way with a hat trick as the team skated to a 7-3 win in a solid performance.  With the win the boys have accomplished 2 feats the team has not seen in 4 years which is 3 consecutive wins and a hold on 1st place in the standings.  The boys will continue to build on their momentum this week with a bus trip to Lakefield on Tuesday night.  The team will the skate Wednesday in preparation for Friday night return match with Little Britain as the puck drops at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.

Fri. Oct. 12th
Lakefield 4 @ ICE 5

Ice goals scored by Brandon Gouveia (2), Brendan Berryman, Scott Sedore and Tyler Gouveia.  Assists went to Kevin Stewart (2),  George Slinko, Andrew Sedore, Bray Collins, Joel Hanley, Andy Lamoureux and Brendan Berryman.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant recorded his 2nd win of the season between the pipes.

Sat. Oct. 13th
ICE 7 @ Little Britain 3

Ice goals: George Slinko (3), Scott Sedore, Carson Pollock, Jordan Hanley and Vince Migliano.  Assists: Slinko, Joel Hanley, Kevin Stewart, Andy Lamoureux, Andy Meacham and Tyler Gouveia.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant won his 3rd straight start turning away 26 shots in the winning effort.

ICE Chips:  For team updates and reports please visit the team website at www.georginaice.com . Team and league stats and standings can be found on Poinstreak at www.ohahockey.org and click on to the Central Ontario Junior “C” home page.  This will provide fans with up to date information as well as game summaries.  Despite some key injuries in our line-up the team is generating great momentum.  To our fans and supporters the crowds have been good at recent home games.  Thank you fans and together let’s keep up the good work!  Thank you and we’ll see you at the rink!

ICE FALL SHORT IN
ALLISTON TOURNEY

The Georgina Ice continue to have success in the pre-season schedule as things are shaping up for the upcoming 2007/08 season.  After posting and win and a tie in pre-season action the team traveled to Alliston for a tournament this past weekend.  After pulling off a 2-1 win over the defending OHA Champions Penetang Kings on Friday evening the team posted impressive victories over league rival Uxbridge, Schomberg and Stayner before falling just short with a 3-2 loss to the host team Alliston Hornets.  The team will skate this week in preparation for this Fridays final pre-season match-up with the Little Britain Merchants as the puck drops at 7:30pm at the Ice Palace.

Game 1
Ice 2 vs. Penetang 1

Brock Vandergulik opened the scoring just 12 seconds into the opening period with Carson Pollock drawing the assist on the goal.  The Ice maintained the one goal lead until Kevin Stewart added the assurance marker with only 2:32 remaining in the 3rd period with Scott Sedore drawing the assist.  Ice goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant was stellar in his debut as the Kings scored with only 13 seconds remaining in the game.

Game 2
Ice 6 vs. Uxbridge 1

Ice goals Brock Vandergulik (3), Robert Evans, Tyler Gouveia and Carson Pollock.  Assists Scott Sime, Joel Hanley, Brandon Gouveia, Christian Neilson(2), Andrew Sedore, Brock Vandergulik (2), Brendan Berryman, Vince Migliano, Bray Collins and Shane Habib.  Ice goaltenders Dave Maloney and David Woods shared in the win.

Game 3
Ice 5 vs. Schomberg 4

Ice goals Jordan Hanley (3), Joel Hanley and Brandon Gouveia.  Assists went to Kevin Stewart (3), and Scott Sedore (2).  Ice goaltenders Dave Maloney and Mike Gustaw shared in the Ice win.

Semi-final
Ice 5 vs.  Stayner 2

Ice goals Carson Pollock, Tyler Gouveia, Vince Migliano, Brandon Gouveia and Scott Sime.  Assists went to George Slinko (2), Brock Vandergulik (2), Brendan Berryman, Brandon Gouveia, Scott Sedore, Jordan Hanley, Joel Hanley and Bray Collins.  Goaltenders Maloney and Sarjeant shared in the winning effort.

Final
Ice 2 vs. Alliston 3

George Slinko accounted for both Ice markers in the losing effort with Carson Pollock drawing the only assist.  Goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant once again played an impressive game despite the loss.

Ice Chips: The Ice are just a week away from the season opener in Lakefield.  The home opener is Friday September 28th as the team will open the home schedule at the Ice Palace when the Ice host the Port Perry Mojacks. With 13 returning vets along with some promising new talent injected into the line-up the team appears to have the makings to be a strong contender in the Central League this season.

ICE SUMMER CAMP
UNDERWAY AS CLUB PREPARES
FOR THE 2007/08 SEASON

The Georgina Ice summer camp is well underway as veterans and other players in York Region are participants in this years summer program as the club prepares for the upcoming 2007/08 season.  The team has made some changes in staff as John Jamieson has stepped in as General Manager for Steve Sedore.  Steve will be the assistant coach with our Jr. A affiliate Newmarket Hurricanes and will have a challenging task ahead of him as the Canes will be hosting the 2008 Dudley Hewitt Cup in April.  The Ice will also see a change in coaching personnel as Scott Jones has stepped down as assistant coach due to family reasons.  Replacing Scott is Jeff Evans who brings valued experience as a former junior player and as a coach.  Jeff comes from our minor affiliate organization the Georgina Blaze where he has coached at the “AA” level for the past couple of seasons including the Midget “AA” team from last season.  Jeff will be implementing off ice conditioning programs including dry land training for the 2007/08 season. Jeff joins returning coaches Mike Sedore and Peter Hughes for the upcoming season.  The team has been busy in preparation for the upcoming season as the Main try-out camp will open on Wed. Aug 29th and will continue right through the pre-season schedule in September. 

Main Camp Try-out Camp

 Any player wishing to try-out may contact John Jamieson @ (905) 476-3827.  You must obtain a permission to skate form from your respective organization prior to participation.

Fall Schedule

Wed. Aug. 29th - Main try-out camp begins.
Wed.  Sept. 5th - Try-out camp
Fri. Sept. 7th - Port Perry @ Ice, 7:30pm Ice Palace (pre-season)
Tue. Sept. 11th - Ice @ Port Perry (pre-season)
Wed. Sept 12th - Try-out camp
Sept. 14-16th - Pre-season tournament – Alliston Hornets
Wed. Sept. 19th - Try-out camp
Fri. Sept. 21st - Little Britain @ Georgina, 7:30pm Ice Palace (pre-season)
Tue. Sept. 25th - Ice @ Lakefield – season opener
Fri. Sept. 28th - Port Perry @ Ice – home opener

ICE Chips:  Ice Alumni greats David McIntyre and Justin Soryal are off to the Dallas Stars NHL Camp for July 26th.  McIntyre was the Central Ontario Rookie of the year in 2003/04 and finished 2nd in team and league scoring during the 03/04 campaign only behind Trevor Sedore.  David went on to play for the Newmarket Hurricanes for 2 seasons and subsequently earned a scholarship to Colgate University in the NCAA.  David was drafted in the 5th round by Dallas in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.  Justin who was a force on our checking line during the same 03/04 season was drafted by the Peterborough Petes in the OHL where he went on to play 3 seasons which saw him capture an OHL Championship and make an appearance in the 2006 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Moncton.  The Ice are also pleased to announce that Andrew Buck has signed with the Newmarket Hurricanes for the upcoming 07/08 season.  Andrew lead the team in scoring and was named Rookie of the Year in the Central last season.  The Ice are proud of our Alumni players and have started of what hopefully continues to be a “tradition of success”.