Boose steady after two rounds
James Boose finished round two of the Ontario Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship with a second straight even par performance of 72, to hold on to a fourth place tie for the time being.
The 25-year-old member of the Dundas Valley Golf Club birdied three of the last five holes at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario. He is four strokes back of current leader Dave Bunker of Woodbridge who shot an impressive six under par 66 in round two Wednesday.
Fellow Dundas Valley member Brett Wilkinson shot 81 in the second round for a two-day total of 11 over par 155 and a tie for 78th as scores continue to roll in.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Dundas golfers have solid opening
Two Dundas Valley Golf Club members started the Ontario Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship with solid opening rounds, Tuesday.
James Boose shot an even par 72, while Brett Wilkinson shot a two over par 74 at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario - west of Kingston - to finish the first of three rounds tied for fourth and 14th respectively.
Boose's par round left him just three strokes behind the first round leader. He appeared to favour the back nine, picking up birdies on holes 10, 12, 13 and 17 while suffering bogeys on holes 2, 6, 7 and 16. At 25 years of age, he is the youngest competitor in the top 10 after the opening round.
Play continues Wednesday and Thursday.
Two Dundas Valley Golf Club members started the Ontario Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship with solid opening rounds, Tuesday.
James Boose shot an even par 72, while Brett Wilkinson shot a two over par 74 at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario - west of Kingston - to finish the first of three rounds tied for fourth and 14th respectively.
Boose's par round left him just three strokes behind the first round leader. He appeared to favour the back nine, picking up birdies on holes 10, 12, 13 and 17 while suffering bogeys on holes 2, 6, 7 and 16. At 25 years of age, he is the youngest competitor in the top 10 after the opening round.
Play continues Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Cianfrini Earns Athletic-Academic Honour
Dundas' Dave Cianfrini, a defenceman with the Canisius College hockey team, received the Dr. David B. Dietz Award as the player most dedicated to both athletics and academics.
While scoring 14 points in 39 games for Canisius this season, the third-year student maintained a 3.87 Grade Point Average.
Dave joined Canisius three seasons ago after playing for the Thorold Blackhawks of the Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League, and before that played for the Burlington Hawks of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. He's eligible for the NHL entry draft this year.
Meanwhile, Dave's brother Paul - another defenceman - continued his own hockey career this season - completing his third season in the Ontario Hockey League. Paul played 66 games with the Erie Otters this season and picked up 18 points.
Dave, 23, and Paul, 20, both provide a strong physical presence on the blueline. Both brothers are 6 feet tall and over 200 lbs.
Dundas' Dave Cianfrini, a defenceman with the Canisius College hockey team, received the Dr. David B. Dietz Award as the player most dedicated to both athletics and academics.
While scoring 14 points in 39 games for Canisius this season, the third-year student maintained a 3.87 Grade Point Average.
Dave joined Canisius three seasons ago after playing for the Thorold Blackhawks of the Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League, and before that played for the Burlington Hawks of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. He's eligible for the NHL entry draft this year.
Meanwhile, Dave's brother Paul - another defenceman - continued his own hockey career this season - completing his third season in the Ontario Hockey League. Paul played 66 games with the Erie Otters this season and picked up 18 points.
Dave, 23, and Paul, 20, both provide a strong physical presence on the blueline. Both brothers are 6 feet tall and over 200 lbs.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Dundas Golfers Receive Honours
Two local NCAA golfers earned hardware for the 2009 season.
Mackenzie Hughes was named Mid-American Conference freshman of the year, and Christopher Ross was named to the All-Conference First Team.
Mackenzie played all 12 events for the Kent State Golden Flashes in his first NCAA Division 1 golf season, picking up a 74.5 scoring average for the season but averaging a score of 73 in seven spring events.
Mackenzie was also one of four Kent State golfers named to the seven-member All-Tournament team. And he also earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team.
The spring was Mackenzie's hottest part of the season. He had 11 of his 12 par or better rounds in the last seven events. He earned 20 top ten finishes during his introductory season.
In his senior year at Eastern Michigan University, Parkside graduate Christopher Ross finished tied for 10th in the conference championships.
Christopher had two top 10 finishes, taking 9th place at the Mason Rudolph Championship in September with round of 74, 67, and 71 to finish one stroke under par. He finished 5th our of 60 competitors at the Rees Jones Intercollegiate tournament in November, with rounds of 79, 69 and 73.
Two local NCAA golfers earned hardware for the 2009 season.
Mackenzie Hughes was named Mid-American Conference freshman of the year, and Christopher Ross was named to the All-Conference First Team.
Mackenzie played all 12 events for the Kent State Golden Flashes in his first NCAA Division 1 golf season, picking up a 74.5 scoring average for the season but averaging a score of 73 in seven spring events.
Mackenzie was also one of four Kent State golfers named to the seven-member All-Tournament team. And he also earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team.
The spring was Mackenzie's hottest part of the season. He had 11 of his 12 par or better rounds in the last seven events. He earned 20 top ten finishes during his introductory season.
In his senior year at Eastern Michigan University, Parkside graduate Christopher Ross finished tied for 10th in the conference championships.
Christopher had two top 10 finishes, taking 9th place at the Mason Rudolph Championship in September with round of 74, 67, and 71 to finish one stroke under par. He finished 5th our of 60 competitors at the Rees Jones Intercollegiate tournament in November, with rounds of 79, 69 and 73.
Local Golfer Helps Win Conference Title
Dundas' Mackenzie Hughes finished third overall to help lead Kent State University to the 2009 Mid-American Conference Championships in NCAA golf this weekend.
A Highland high school graduate, Mackenzie is a Freshman at Kent State, but shot impressive rounds of 72, 71, 69 and 74 to join two teammates in the top 3 as their team blew away the competition.
Mackenzie's teammate John Hahn was nine under par and won the individual tournament, while fellow Kent State golfer Brett Cairns shot five under par for second place as an individual. Dundas' golfing star was two under par over four rounds for third place.
As a team Kent State was an incredible 16 shots under par. Its closest competitor was Eastern Michigan University, which shot three over par for the tournament.
"This week was just a culmination of a great Spring for Kent State golf," golf coach Herb Page said in a press release. "We just kept getting better each week out and it all came together yesterday with our record setting round. I am so proud of the way our guys played, they worked hard all season and really dominated this week."
Dundas' Mackenzie Hughes finished third overall to help lead Kent State University to the 2009 Mid-American Conference Championships in NCAA golf this weekend.
A Highland high school graduate, Mackenzie is a Freshman at Kent State, but shot impressive rounds of 72, 71, 69 and 74 to join two teammates in the top 3 as their team blew away the competition.
Mackenzie's teammate John Hahn was nine under par and won the individual tournament, while fellow Kent State golfer Brett Cairns shot five under par for second place as an individual. Dundas' golfing star was two under par over four rounds for third place.
As a team Kent State was an incredible 16 shots under par. Its closest competitor was Eastern Michigan University, which shot three over par for the tournament.
"This week was just a culmination of a great Spring for Kent State golf," golf coach Herb Page said in a press release. "We just kept getting better each week out and it all came together yesterday with our record setting round. I am so proud of the way our guys played, they worked hard all season and really dominated this week."
Friday, April 17, 2009
Real McCoys Lose Quarterfinal
Host Steinbach knocks Dundas Out Of Allan Cup
Dundas' Allan Cup chase ended with an 8-4 loss to Steinbach North Stars, Thursday night.
After Shawn Maltby scored six minutes into the first period to give Dundas an early 1-0 lead, Steinbach responded with four straight goals to take a 4-1 lead into the first intermission.
Dundas stormed back early in the second period. Goals from Ryan Christie, Mike Kennedy and Rob DeCiantis put the visitors right back into the thick of the game at 4-4. But Steinbach snuck a powerplay goal in to end the period with a 5-4 lead.
Steinbach owned the third period, finding the net three more times and holding Dundas off the scoreboard to take the 8-4 win.
Both teams were nearly even in penalties, with Dundas taking 14 minutes on seven infractions, Steinbach 12 minutes on six infractions.
Dundas scored two goals in five powerplay chances, while Steinbach had two goals in six powerplay chances.
According to a Pointstreak.com gamesheet, Dundas goalie Brett Leggat started the game and stopped 10 of 14 shots then was removed for Mike Minard with 40 seconds left in the period. Minard played the rest of the game, stopping 25 of 28 shots. Steinbach's final goal was scored on an empty net.
During Dundas' three games at the Allan Cup, Mark Jooris led the way with two goals and four assists for six points. Shawn Maltby scored one goal and four assists for five points. Rob DeCiantis had four goals and no assists for four points, and Nick Smith had two goals and two assists for four points.
Host Steinbach knocks Dundas Out Of Allan Cup
Dundas' Allan Cup chase ended with an 8-4 loss to Steinbach North Stars, Thursday night.
After Shawn Maltby scored six minutes into the first period to give Dundas an early 1-0 lead, Steinbach responded with four straight goals to take a 4-1 lead into the first intermission.
Dundas stormed back early in the second period. Goals from Ryan Christie, Mike Kennedy and Rob DeCiantis put the visitors right back into the thick of the game at 4-4. But Steinbach snuck a powerplay goal in to end the period with a 5-4 lead.
Steinbach owned the third period, finding the net three more times and holding Dundas off the scoreboard to take the 8-4 win.
Both teams were nearly even in penalties, with Dundas taking 14 minutes on seven infractions, Steinbach 12 minutes on six infractions.
Dundas scored two goals in five powerplay chances, while Steinbach had two goals in six powerplay chances.
According to a Pointstreak.com gamesheet, Dundas goalie Brett Leggat started the game and stopped 10 of 14 shots then was removed for Mike Minard with 40 seconds left in the period. Minard played the rest of the game, stopping 25 of 28 shots. Steinbach's final goal was scored on an empty net.
During Dundas' three games at the Allan Cup, Mark Jooris led the way with two goals and four assists for six points. Shawn Maltby scored one goal and four assists for five points. Rob DeCiantis had four goals and no assists for four points, and Nick Smith had two goals and two assists for four points.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
McCoys Win Game Two
Dundas To Face Steinbach in Quarter-Final
Nick Smith scored two goals and added an assist, while Shawn Maltby picked up four assists, to help the Dundas Real McCoys outlast the South East Prairie Thunder 7-6 to pick up their first win at the Allan Cup national Senior AAA hockey championship, Wednesday.
Smith scored the winning goal with less than 30 seconds left in the third period, with Dundas playing with an extra skater.
Despite the win, Dundas settles for third place in the round robin portion of the tournament. The local team will face host Steinbach North Stars Thursday in a quarter final match-up. The winner of that game will face either the Prairie Thunder or Bentley Generals in a Friday semi-final. The Allan Cup chase will end for the loser of the Steinbach-Dundas match-up.
The North Stars won the Allan Cup at Grightmire Arena in 2003 when Dundas hosted the national championship. Now representing another Manitoba community, the North Stars feature many of their top players from that championship year - and have added former NHL'er Theoren Fleury.
Other Dundas goal scorers in Wednesday's win were: Tom Brown, Rob DeCiantis, Dan Pitre, Mark Jooris and Shawn Shewchuk.
Chipping in with assists were: Frank Grandits (2) Jerry Galway (2), Mike Kennedy, Tyler Pelton, Jooris and Shewchuk.
Dundas finished the round robin with a 1-1 record, and a three-way tie in their pool. the Prairie Thunder take first place in the pool with 10 goals for and seven goals against. Lloydminster took second place with only five goals for, but only six goals against. Dundas actually scored an impressive nine goals in their two round robin games - but gave up a total of 11 to their opponents.
Dundas goalie Mike Minard picked up the win for Dundas.
Dundas To Face Steinbach in Quarter-Final
Nick Smith scored two goals and added an assist, while Shawn Maltby picked up four assists, to help the Dundas Real McCoys outlast the South East Prairie Thunder 7-6 to pick up their first win at the Allan Cup national Senior AAA hockey championship, Wednesday.
Smith scored the winning goal with less than 30 seconds left in the third period, with Dundas playing with an extra skater.
Despite the win, Dundas settles for third place in the round robin portion of the tournament. The local team will face host Steinbach North Stars Thursday in a quarter final match-up. The winner of that game will face either the Prairie Thunder or Bentley Generals in a Friday semi-final. The Allan Cup chase will end for the loser of the Steinbach-Dundas match-up.
The North Stars won the Allan Cup at Grightmire Arena in 2003 when Dundas hosted the national championship. Now representing another Manitoba community, the North Stars feature many of their top players from that championship year - and have added former NHL'er Theoren Fleury.
Other Dundas goal scorers in Wednesday's win were: Tom Brown, Rob DeCiantis, Dan Pitre, Mark Jooris and Shawn Shewchuk.
Chipping in with assists were: Frank Grandits (2) Jerry Galway (2), Mike Kennedy, Tyler Pelton, Jooris and Shewchuk.
Dundas finished the round robin with a 1-1 record, and a three-way tie in their pool. the Prairie Thunder take first place in the pool with 10 goals for and seven goals against. Lloydminster took second place with only five goals for, but only six goals against. Dundas actually scored an impressive nine goals in their two round robin games - but gave up a total of 11 to their opponents.
Dundas goalie Mike Minard picked up the win for Dundas.
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