Blues Season Ends
The Dundas Blues season ended Sunday night with a 6-3 loss to Grimsby Peach Kings in game six of the Niagara District Junior C hockey league's east division final.
After a close, back-and-forth series, Grimsby won the last two games convincingly to take the series four games to two.
Sunday night, Grimsby jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game.
Dundas' Robert Bentivegna, the Blues top scorer throughout the playoffs, responded with a goal to cut the Peach King lead to 2-1. John Murray picked up an assist.
Grimsby found the net once more before the end of the frame to take a 3-1 lead into the second period.
The visiting Peach Kings took control in the middle frame, scoring two unanswered goals to stretch their lead to 5-1 entering the third period with the east division playoff title in sight.
But the Blues didn't roll over, holding Grimsby back for half the period until a powerplay goal by Dundas' Mike Tache, assisted by Mike Peters, made it 5-2.
Dundas closed the gap a bit more two minutes later, as Cole McNeil scored with help from Andrew Clark.
But 5-3 was as close as Dundas would get on this night.
With no scoring in the next six minutes and time running down, the Blues pulled their goalie in favour of an extra skater. It didn't work. Grimsby scored on the empty net with less than two minutes to play, effectively putting the game out of reach and icing a 6-3 win and a hard fought series win over the Blues.
Over three periods, Grimsby outshot Dundas 33 to 24. Both teams scored once on seven powerplays.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala stopped 28 of 33 shots.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Series lead switches to Grimsby
The Peach Kings finally figured out how to win at home, and took the first lopsided game of the Niagara District Junior C east division final, winning 7-2 in Grimsby, Friday night.
"It's amazing how fast this game can change," Blues general manager Steve Aglor observed.
The series until now has been marked by tough, evenly-matched games.
Now with Grimsby up three games to two and the best of seven series returning to Dundas Sunday night, the Blues will also have to win in their own arena in order to force Grimsby to a seventh and deciding game.
Aglor said Grimsby played solidly for the entire 60-minutes, while Dundas managed one good period - the third - when the game was already out of reach.
After taking a 2-0 lead in the opening period, Grimsby took control quickly in the middle frame, scoring four straight goals to go up 6-0 on Dundas. The sixth goal came on a penalty shot.
Dundas finally found the net 13 minutes into the period when Kevin Dowling scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by D.J. McConnell and Andrew Clark.
But Grimsby didn't allow any late rally to grow, scoring their seventh goal of the game just a minute about a half later.
Robert Bentivegna, assisted by Andrew Kolodzey, scored Dundas' second goal - the only point of the third period.
Grimsby outshot Dundas 33 to 28. While Dundas was scoreless in four powerplays, Grimsby only scored once in six chances.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala suffered the loss, saving 14 of 18 shots in 25 minutes of play. Cam Graham played almost 36 minutes and stopped 12 of 15 shots.
"But that game is history and we have to prepare for Sunday," Aglor said "To win game six at home we definitely need every player to show up at the rink ready to play. If we play the way we did in the first four games of the series we will be going back to Grimsby for game seven."
The Peach Kings finally figured out how to win at home, and took the first lopsided game of the Niagara District Junior C east division final, winning 7-2 in Grimsby, Friday night.
"It's amazing how fast this game can change," Blues general manager Steve Aglor observed.
The series until now has been marked by tough, evenly-matched games.
Now with Grimsby up three games to two and the best of seven series returning to Dundas Sunday night, the Blues will also have to win in their own arena in order to force Grimsby to a seventh and deciding game.
Aglor said Grimsby played solidly for the entire 60-minutes, while Dundas managed one good period - the third - when the game was already out of reach.
After taking a 2-0 lead in the opening period, Grimsby took control quickly in the middle frame, scoring four straight goals to go up 6-0 on Dundas. The sixth goal came on a penalty shot.
Dundas finally found the net 13 minutes into the period when Kevin Dowling scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by D.J. McConnell and Andrew Clark.
But Grimsby didn't allow any late rally to grow, scoring their seventh goal of the game just a minute about a half later.
Robert Bentivegna, assisted by Andrew Kolodzey, scored Dundas' second goal - the only point of the third period.
Grimsby outshot Dundas 33 to 28. While Dundas was scoreless in four powerplays, Grimsby only scored once in six chances.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala suffered the loss, saving 14 of 18 shots in 25 minutes of play. Cam Graham played almost 36 minutes and stopped 12 of 15 shots.
"But that game is history and we have to prepare for Sunday," Aglor said "To win game six at home we definitely need every player to show up at the rink ready to play. If we play the way we did in the first four games of the series we will be going back to Grimsby for game seven."
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Parkside Panthers Ontario Champs
Parkside's senior boys basketball team outplayed the comeback kids from Windsor to win the Dundas school's first provincial basketball championship in 23 years, Wednesday night.
Kyle Giedraitis, with 19 points, along with Quinn Henderson and Justin Johnson - who each scored 15 points, and their teammates took a five point lead in the first quarter and stretched it to a seven point lead at halftime.
Their opponent, Herman high school of Windsor, had already come back from two eight point defecits in both the semifinals and quarterfinals to advance to the championship game.
But Parkside stretched their lead to 14-points by the end of the third quarter, en-route to the 63-51 victory. The Dundas school's team was the first team in the tournament to stop the Herman team from a second half comeback.
Parkside last won the AA OFSAA championship in 1987. The school also won the provincial title in 1974.
The 2010 victory comes at a very fitting time, as the Dundas high school celebrates its 50th anniversary. The entire roster has permanently etched their names into the school - and community - history books.
Be sure to check next week's Dundas Star News for much more on the Parkside win.
Parkside's senior boys basketball team outplayed the comeback kids from Windsor to win the Dundas school's first provincial basketball championship in 23 years, Wednesday night.
Kyle Giedraitis, with 19 points, along with Quinn Henderson and Justin Johnson - who each scored 15 points, and their teammates took a five point lead in the first quarter and stretched it to a seven point lead at halftime.
Their opponent, Herman high school of Windsor, had already come back from two eight point defecits in both the semifinals and quarterfinals to advance to the championship game.
But Parkside stretched their lead to 14-points by the end of the third quarter, en-route to the 63-51 victory. The Dundas school's team was the first team in the tournament to stop the Herman team from a second half comeback.
Parkside last won the AA OFSAA championship in 1987. The school also won the provincial title in 1974.
The 2010 victory comes at a very fitting time, as the Dundas high school celebrates its 50th anniversary. The entire roster has permanently etched their names into the school - and community - history books.
Be sure to check next week's Dundas Star News for much more on the Parkside win.
Semifinal win sends Parkside to final
The Parkside Panthers senior boys basketball team will play in the 2010 provincial championship game.
Parkside beat Timmins 68-43, Wednesday morning, to earn a spot in the AA OFSAA final - set for 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Kyle Giedraitis led Parkside with 23 points. Quinn Henderson added 16.
Parkside will meet either defending AA OFSAA champs, and number one seed, St. Thomas Aquinas of Oakville or the Herman Griffiths of Windsor. Those two teams meet at Noon Wednesday to decide the other finalist.
The Parkside Panthers senior boys basketball team will play in the 2010 provincial championship game.
Parkside beat Timmins 68-43, Wednesday morning, to earn a spot in the AA OFSAA final - set for 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Kyle Giedraitis led Parkside with 23 points. Quinn Henderson added 16.
Parkside will meet either defending AA OFSAA champs, and number one seed, St. Thomas Aquinas of Oakville or the Herman Griffiths of Windsor. Those two teams meet at Noon Wednesday to decide the other finalist.
Grimsby OT win ties series
Grimsby Peach Kings held off the Dundas Blues for a 4-3 overtime win in Dundas Tuesday night, to even the best of seven east division championship series at two games apiece.
"It was a tough loss. We deserved to win," said Blues general manager Steve Aglor. "In OT, we had two good chances to end it but they ended up capitalizing on a mistake in our end of the ice."
Down 2-0 in the third period, Dundas battled back with three straight goals to take a 3-2 lead. But the Peach Kings tied it at three with six minutes to play, then netted the winner mid-way through the overtime frame.
BJ Caco, Aaron Demain and Cole McNeil scored for Dundas. Nick Bazinet, McNeil, Dylan Gilbert and Caco all picked up assists.
Game five is set for Friday, March 12 in Grimsby and game six is scheduled for Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Dundas.
Grimsby Peach Kings held off the Dundas Blues for a 4-3 overtime win in Dundas Tuesday night, to even the best of seven east division championship series at two games apiece.
"It was a tough loss. We deserved to win," said Blues general manager Steve Aglor. "In OT, we had two good chances to end it but they ended up capitalizing on a mistake in our end of the ice."
Down 2-0 in the third period, Dundas battled back with three straight goals to take a 3-2 lead. But the Peach Kings tied it at three with six minutes to play, then netted the winner mid-way through the overtime frame.
BJ Caco, Aaron Demain and Cole McNeil scored for Dundas. Nick Bazinet, McNeil, Dylan Gilbert and Caco all picked up assists.
Game five is set for Friday, March 12 in Grimsby and game six is scheduled for Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Dundas.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Panthers Defence Dominates
Parkside to Semi's
Parkside advanced to the semi-finals of the AA OFSAA championships, Tuesday evening, with a 53-32 win over St. Basil.
After a close first quarter, Parkside moved out to a 26-19 lead at half-time, then used excellent outside shooting, solid inside play and repressive defence to take control of their opponents.
Parkside to Semi's
Parkside advanced to the semi-finals of the AA OFSAA championships, Tuesday evening, with a 53-32 win over St. Basil.
After a close first quarter, Parkside moved out to a 26-19 lead at half-time, then used excellent outside shooting, solid inside play and repressive defence to take control of their opponents.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Parkside wins OFSAA opener
Parkside high school's senior boys basketball team had no trouble winning their opening game at the Ontario AA championships, with a 25-point victory over Sir Winston Churchill of Thunder Bay.
Quinn Henderson, with 13-points, and Kyle Giedraitis, with 11-points, led the Panthers to a 57-32 win in Windsor Monday afternoon.
The victory means Parkside moves on to play Tuesday morning against the loser of Monday evening's match between eighth seed Montcalm Cougars of London and fourteenth seed Smiths Falls Red Hawks.
Monday afternoon, Parkside ended the first quarter against eighteenth seed Churchill up just 20-15, but the Dundas school stretched that margin in the second quarter to take a 32-21 lead into halftime.
Parkside moved up to a 41-25 lead by the end of the third quarter before winning the final quarter to put the game away.
Parkside high school's senior boys basketball team had no trouble winning their opening game at the Ontario AA championships, with a 25-point victory over Sir Winston Churchill of Thunder Bay.
Quinn Henderson, with 13-points, and Kyle Giedraitis, with 11-points, led the Panthers to a 57-32 win in Windsor Monday afternoon.
The victory means Parkside moves on to play Tuesday morning against the loser of Monday evening's match between eighth seed Montcalm Cougars of London and fourteenth seed Smiths Falls Red Hawks.
Monday afternoon, Parkside ended the first quarter against eighteenth seed Churchill up just 20-15, but the Dundas school stretched that margin in the second quarter to take a 32-21 lead into halftime.
Parkside moved up to a 41-25 lead by the end of the third quarter before winning the final quarter to put the game away.
Dundas takes 2-1 series lead
With a 1-0 win in Grimsby, Sunday night, the Dundas Blues earned a second straight win on their opponent's ice to take a hard-earned 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Niagara District Junior C East Division final.
D.J. McConnell scored 6:43 into the first period, assisted by Kevin Dowling and Mike Peters. It turned out to be the only goal of the game - and the game-winner for Dundas.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala had 34 saves for the shut-out win.
"Can't get much more exciting than the game tonight," general manager Steve Aglor. "Shawn had a great game in net for us."
Aglor credited head coach Mike Minard for the second straight game with keeping the young team calm and ensuring they stuck to the game plan - taking care of their own end first.
"Mike has everyone playing with confidence and it shows. He is a very positive influence on the bench, getting the most out of the players."
Both teams spent little time in the penalty box. Dundas served six minutes on three infractions, while Grimsby served eight minutes on four infractions. Neither team scored on a powerplay chance - Dundas with four powerplays and Grimsby with three.
Grimsby out-shot Dundas 34 to 29.
"Both teams worked hard with equal amount of scoring opportunities throughout the game," Aglor said. "We have to come out at home Tuesday night with the same effort and not let them back into the series."
After dropping the series opener to Grimsby in Dundas, the Blues won two games on the road to take the lead. The teams return to Dundas on Tuesday, March 9 - game time is 7:30 p.m. Game five is set for Friday, March 12 at Grimsby and the series returns to Dundas on Sunday, March 14.
With a 1-0 win in Grimsby, Sunday night, the Dundas Blues earned a second straight win on their opponent's ice to take a hard-earned 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Niagara District Junior C East Division final.
D.J. McConnell scored 6:43 into the first period, assisted by Kevin Dowling and Mike Peters. It turned out to be the only goal of the game - and the game-winner for Dundas.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala had 34 saves for the shut-out win.
"Can't get much more exciting than the game tonight," general manager Steve Aglor. "Shawn had a great game in net for us."
Aglor credited head coach Mike Minard for the second straight game with keeping the young team calm and ensuring they stuck to the game plan - taking care of their own end first.
"Mike has everyone playing with confidence and it shows. He is a very positive influence on the bench, getting the most out of the players."
Both teams spent little time in the penalty box. Dundas served six minutes on three infractions, while Grimsby served eight minutes on four infractions. Neither team scored on a powerplay chance - Dundas with four powerplays and Grimsby with three.
Grimsby out-shot Dundas 34 to 29.
"Both teams worked hard with equal amount of scoring opportunities throughout the game," Aglor said. "We have to come out at home Tuesday night with the same effort and not let them back into the series."
After dropping the series opener to Grimsby in Dundas, the Blues won two games on the road to take the lead. The teams return to Dundas on Tuesday, March 9 - game time is 7:30 p.m. Game five is set for Friday, March 12 at Grimsby and the series returns to Dundas on Sunday, March 14.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Blues Even Series in Grimsby
Kevin Dowling and John Murray each scored twice as the Dundas Blues evened their best-of-seven division final series against Grimsby Peach Kings with a 5-4 win in Grimsby, Friday night.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said the entire team is listening to head coach Mike Minard and sticking to the systems he's set for them.
"We are taking care of our own end better than we did all season, which in turn creates more scoring chances for us," Aglor said.
Dowling opened the scoring with an unassisted goal early in the first period. Grimsby came back to tie it before the close of the opening frame.
Dowling found the back of the net again - this time on a powerplay assisted by Mike Peters and D.J. McConnell. Grimsby followed that with back-to-back goals to take a one goal lead. Jonathon Cox scored for Dundas late in the period to even it at three goals apiece.
Grimsby took the lead back early in the third period. Then Murray scored his first goal to tie it at four, assisted by Andrew Kolodzey and Robert Bentivegna. Murray followed seven minutes later with the winner, assisted by Bentivegna.
Overall, Dundas was one for four on the powerplay while Grimsby was one for five. Grimsby had 35 shots on net, and Dundas had 33.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala had 31 saves for the win.
The East Championship continues in Grimsby Sunday night, then moves back to Dundas for game four on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Game five is scheduled for Grimsby on March 12, with Game six, if necessary, on March 12.
Kevin Dowling and John Murray each scored twice as the Dundas Blues evened their best-of-seven division final series against Grimsby Peach Kings with a 5-4 win in Grimsby, Friday night.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said the entire team is listening to head coach Mike Minard and sticking to the systems he's set for them.
"We are taking care of our own end better than we did all season, which in turn creates more scoring chances for us," Aglor said.
Dowling opened the scoring with an unassisted goal early in the first period. Grimsby came back to tie it before the close of the opening frame.
Dowling found the back of the net again - this time on a powerplay assisted by Mike Peters and D.J. McConnell. Grimsby followed that with back-to-back goals to take a one goal lead. Jonathon Cox scored for Dundas late in the period to even it at three goals apiece.
Grimsby took the lead back early in the third period. Then Murray scored his first goal to tie it at four, assisted by Andrew Kolodzey and Robert Bentivegna. Murray followed seven minutes later with the winner, assisted by Bentivegna.
Overall, Dundas was one for four on the powerplay while Grimsby was one for five. Grimsby had 35 shots on net, and Dundas had 33.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala had 31 saves for the win.
The East Championship continues in Grimsby Sunday night, then moves back to Dundas for game four on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Game five is scheduled for Grimsby on March 12, with Game six, if necessary, on March 12.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Parkside's Ranking, First Game Set
Parkside Secondary School's senior boys basketball team will face Thunder Bay's Sir Winston Churchill in game one of their pursuit of a AA Ontario championship, next Monday.
Seeded third in the field of 18 teams competing for the 2010 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championship, Parkside opens the tournament against the team ranked eighteenth.
The time, and opponent, for the Dundas school's second game depends on whether they win or lose the Monday, March 8 match-up.
The 2010 AA OFSAA event takes place in Windsor. Check back for regular updates.
Parkside Secondary School's senior boys basketball team will face Thunder Bay's Sir Winston Churchill in game one of their pursuit of a AA Ontario championship, next Monday.
Seeded third in the field of 18 teams competing for the 2010 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championship, Parkside opens the tournament against the team ranked eighteenth.
The time, and opponent, for the Dundas school's second game depends on whether they win or lose the Monday, March 8 match-up.
The 2010 AA OFSAA event takes place in Windsor. Check back for regular updates.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Grimsby Takes Opener
Dundas Blues and Grimsby Peach Kings opened their best of seven division final with an evenly matched goaltender dual, with visiting Grimsby coming out on top, 3-1 Tuesday night.
Shawn Krzykala stopped 25 of 27 shots for Dundas, while Grimsby's Brad Pope saved 30 of Dundas' 31 shots for the win. Grimsby added their third goal on an empty net.
Blues coach Mike Minard was pleased with the team's play, despite the loss.
"The Peach Kings got a few more bounces than we did and that was the difference in the game," Minard said. "We played a good game and worked hard through the entire 60 minutes."
Peach Kings opened the scoring on a powerplay two minutes into the first period. Dundas responded with a goal by Kevin Dowling, assisted by Mike Tache, in the final two minutes of the opening frame.
Grimsby scored the winning goal mid-way through the second period - then added an empty net point to cap the win in the final minute of the third period.
Dundas must regroup and prepare for back-to-back weekend games in Grimsby. Game two goes Friday in the opponents' arena.
"We'll be ready for game two Friday night in Grimsby and tie this series up," Minard said.
Grimsby scored one powerplay goal in nine chances. Dundas was scoreless in eight powerplays.
Dundas Blues and Grimsby Peach Kings opened their best of seven division final with an evenly matched goaltender dual, with visiting Grimsby coming out on top, 3-1 Tuesday night.
Shawn Krzykala stopped 25 of 27 shots for Dundas, while Grimsby's Brad Pope saved 30 of Dundas' 31 shots for the win. Grimsby added their third goal on an empty net.
Blues coach Mike Minard was pleased with the team's play, despite the loss.
"The Peach Kings got a few more bounces than we did and that was the difference in the game," Minard said. "We played a good game and worked hard through the entire 60 minutes."
Peach Kings opened the scoring on a powerplay two minutes into the first period. Dundas responded with a goal by Kevin Dowling, assisted by Mike Tache, in the final two minutes of the opening frame.
Grimsby scored the winning goal mid-way through the second period - then added an empty net point to cap the win in the final minute of the third period.
Dundas must regroup and prepare for back-to-back weekend games in Grimsby. Game two goes Friday in the opponents' arena.
"We'll be ready for game two Friday night in Grimsby and tie this series up," Minard said.
Grimsby scored one powerplay goal in nine chances. Dundas was scoreless in eight powerplays.
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