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PARFREY GETS MAJOR POSTING

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The man who has promoted rugby in Newfoundland and Labrador for a long time has been rewarded for his dedication to the sport. Pat Parfrey has been named to the World Rugby Council. He will be the Canadian representative on the Council. Parfrey started playing rugby at age 13 at the CBC in his native Cork. He played his club rugby for University College Cork R.F.C., London Irish, Montreal Irish and Swilers RFC. Between 1970-77 he played in all of Munster’s games, including the game when Munster drew 3-3 with the New Zealand All-Blacks in 1973; he also won a cap for Ireland as a wing against them…

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MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY

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The St. John’s Maple Leafs increased their first place lead in major midget hockey as they downed the St. John’s Privateers 5-1. James Locke, Dylan MacKenzie, Cody Langmead, Curtis Heffernan and Tyler Planetta shared in the scoring. Adam Nolan scored for the Privateers. MacKenzie Janes in nets for the Leafs made 29 saves.  Jordan Yamrechuk made 25 saves in nets for the Privateers. The Leafs lead the standings with 37 points and the Privateers are second with 27.     STANDINGS GP W L T SOL OTL PTS St. John’s Maple Leafs   23 18 4 0 1 0 37…

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AVALON EAST HOCKEY

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      MONDAY     St. John’s Caps defeated Southern Shore Breakers 9-5 in action Monday as they grabbed a 2-nothing first period lead and held a commanding 6-2 lead after 40 minutes of play. The Caps move into a first place tie with the Northeast Eagles. Lucas Deering  was the offensive leader with two goals. Jon Caul, Jeremy O’Rielly, Pat Parfrey . Colin Escott, Paul Mitchelmore, Mark Rideout,  and Robert Barrettadded singles. Damian Ryan, Scott McCarthy, Jeremy Nicholas, D J Elliott and Chris Hammond replied for the Shore.           Standings   Teams GP W L OTL PTS…

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FLYERS ADD THREE

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  The Gander Flyers in the Central West Senior Hockey League have signed three players. Mitch Oake who played with Clarenville was obtained in a trade with the Caribous. The Flyers also have signed defenseman Nick Theriault  He has played with the Cataracts and CeeBee Stars And the Flyers also have signed former St Johns Fog Devils forward Wes Welcher. The Paradise Native has also played Collegiate hockey with St Thomas Tommies.   This is the last weekend of Central West Hockey before the Christmas season. The Gander Flyers with their new players host Clarenville and Corner Brook will be…

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ST JOHNS SUPER LEAGUE

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Colin Thomas moved back into a first place tie with Rick Rowsell in the St Johns Super Curling League last night with a 6-3 win over Stavanger Dental. Stavanger Dental                     000  120  0x   3 Colin Thomas Men’s Team  101  001  3x   6   Team Colin Thomas needed a break in the 7th end to avoid a loss to a stubborn junior team, Stavanger Dental.   The 7-5 win draws the Thomas foursome into a first place tie at 6-1 with idle Team Rowsell for first place.   Stavanger Dental should not expect to win over a proven front-runner (the defending RE/MAX Super League Champion) by…

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KING LEADS JR HOCKEY SCORING

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Mitch King of the C-B-R Renegades has a three point lead in the St. John’s Junior Hockey League scoring race. King has appeared in 16 games and has sniped 18 goals and added 15 assists for 33 points. Ben Cleary and Andrew Paul of the Roebothan McKay and Marshall Avalon Capitals are tied for second spot with 30 points. Cleary has played 16 games and has scored 11 goals and added 19 assists. Paul, in his 18 games has netted a league leading 21 goals and nine assists.     Player Team GP G A PTS Mitch King CBR Renegades…

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