The Niagara Predators added a great deal of local content to their roster in the recent Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) draft. New vice-president Andrew Ferlatte says fans of the team that plays out of Virgil’s Meridian Credit Union Arena will see a younger squad with fewer European skaters and more locals than in the Predators inaugural Niagara … [Read more...] about Preds draft more local players for coming season
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Four Wilson Thunderhawks, no relation
With the U22 team traversing four age groups, there is a greater opportunity to draw from a larger pool of players. When opponents look at the U22 Thunderhawks roster, they might think “That’s a big family!” Or “I feel sorry for the parents!,” but really, the four Wilsons on the team are not related. Three of the Thunderhawk Wilsons are defenders, and one is an … [Read more...] about Four Wilson Thunderhawks, no relation
For Thunderhawks, good things come in threes
It’s often said bad things come in threes, and for the Thunderhawks U22 Lacrosse team’s opponents, this is true. The Ostromecki brothers are often a thorn in the sides of their opponents because of their three-pronged attack — an attack the Hamilton Bengals were unfortunate to experience during last Thursday’s contest which saw the Thunderhawks finish with a6-4 … [Read more...] about For Thunderhawks, good things come in threes
Predators invite potential players to prospect camp
About 30 hopefuls along with some returning players hit the ice at Port Colborne’s Vale Centre Saturday for a joint prospect camp held by the Niagara Predators and the St. George Ravens. Robert Turnbull, owner and president of both Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) teams, was pleasantly surprised with the turnout. “We wanted to cut it off at 30, but … [Read more...] about Predators invite potential players to prospect camp
Strong under-22 lacrosse team wins opener 12-1
Although the Niagara-on-the-Lake Thunderhawks minor lacrosse program saw 90 per cent of their teams unable to recruit enough players to form teams, a spark of hope still remains. The association was able to get a large contingency of players at three divisions, paperweight, U9 and U22, committing to the 2022 season. The Thunderhawks U22 (formerly intermediate) season opened … [Read more...] about Strong under-22 lacrosse team wins opener 12-1
