The final weekend of junior hockey in Whitecourt. And honestly, I am glad. Its been an excellent season overall for me. Many great memories like Panasiuk's shutout streak that brought attention from CTV, Sportsnet and Don Cherry. All of that, for a junior B hockey goaltender.
So, this Saturday will be the alumni game at 1pm in Whitecourt. Some former players matched up against the current roster. Noteworthy omissions from the alumni team are Elias Lachance and Devin Rooks.
Here is the alumni team, coached by VP Joey Bouchard:
G: Ryan Demharter
G: Kent Ryan
Defense:
Jesse Stymiest
Kyle Knapp
Neil Maisonneuve
Shamus Graham
Brad Hore
Ryan Hore
Darcy Charrois
Shane Jaddock
Forward:
Jordan Stead
Brent McKennitt
Kjell Reid
Layne Brown
Tyler Stubbs
Brandon Anderson
Corbin Gavin
Jeff Chalifoux
Sean Black
PJ Stratton
Against the current roster containing veterans Mitch Rose, Wayne Quaife, Mitch Ternan, TJ Short, Mason Lyle, Dion Leblue, Zach Mills and Ryan Whelen.
The banquet will be right after the game at 5 oclock. And after that, I'm glad its all over. I can't wait to swing the golf clubs this year (funny, many Toronto Maple Leaf fans have the same status)
I'm heading to Spruce Grove on Friday night to watch the Kodiaks and Saints in game 5.
If you want a copy of play by play for the finals and provincials, I hope to bring them again to the banquet. I still have a million from last year.
Fire off an email to me at dave@xm105.com
