ST. JOHN’S -UPDATE: Tuesday April 2, 2023 GROWLERS GONE! In a statement today from Deacon Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Newfoundland Growlers, said that negotiation to keep the team alive have failed. The Newfoundland Growlers are closing up shop after six season. “Despite the efforts of our front-office, Deacon Sports and Entertainment regrets to announce that the sale…
Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador held its annual general meeting in Gander during the weekend. There is now a new referee in chief for Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador. Ed Flood of Corner Brook was elected to the post defeating previous referee in chief Don Kelly of Mont Pearl who has…
Read MoreThe St. John’s Junior Hockey League has its executive in place for the 2017-18 season. George Bursell is the president, Jim Haire takes over as vice president. Cathy Doyle is the secretary. Bern Tobin is the treasurer. Gerry Taylor is director of statistics, Stephen Clarke the director for…
Read MoreNewfoundland Hockey players were selected in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft that took place on Saturday. Dawson Mercer of Bay Roberts was selected eight overall by Drummondville. Charlottetown Rockets picked Brett Budgell if St John’s 25th overall. And Halifax pick 16 year old Alex Newhook of St…
Read MoreThe Corner Brook Royals are getting ready for the west coast senior hockey season. They have elected their executive at a meeting Tuesday night at the Civic Center. Richard Dennis is the president and the vice-president is Tony Buckle. Mike Ledee is secretary and Don Bishop was…
Read MoreLiam Hynes of the Southern Shore Breakers was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 Don Johnson Memorial Cup Junior B Hockey championships. Hynes in the four round robin games had seven goals and eight assists for 15 points and was also the top scorer in…
Read MoreF R I D A Y The Southern Shore Breakers finish the round robin portion of the Don Johnson Cup with a 2-2 record after a 6-5 loss Friday afternoon to Cap Pele of New Brunswick. The New Brunswick were up 4-3 after two periods…
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