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Hockey NL Senior Council Chair, Gary Gale responds to October 26 article by Sports Editor  Robin Short in the Telegram. The Short Ranton Senior Hockey is downright disgusting. As to the quote Cee Bees wanting to call the Shots. Probably true. Disappointing though, as after months of work a deal was reached which included them. Unfortunately one week after, they pulled out citing and I quote “player shortage” after it came to the attention of Senior Council, the Cee Bees were trying to renew the Avalon East League which would include: The Cee Bees, Eagles and Blades. There were also allegations…

  The West Coast Senior Hockey League is now down to three teams this season. The defending champions Deer Lake Red Wings won’t be returning.  The Red Wings made the following statement today “The Deer Lake Red Wings are sad to announce that we will not be taking part in the upcoming 2018/2019 season. The Executive would like fans to know that this was not an easy decision. But due to lack of player interest we have no other choice but to fold. Thank you to everyone who have supported our team over the last two years. We truly enjoyed…

  S A T U R D A Y Game Story The Newfoundland Growlers earned their first back-to-back wins in franchise history Saturday night with a 5-3 decision over the Worcester Railers. Stephan Leblanc opened the scoring with an absolute blast from the point while on the power-play, beating Railers goalie Evan Buitenhuis halfway through the first period. It would be all Growlers for the next period and a half of hockey as they would bang in three more goals from the sticks of Brady Ferguson, Giorgio Estephan and Matt Bradley. Estephan is now tied for the league lead in…