After I finished my career with the Flyers I wanted to make a point to give back to the game that gave me so much, so I decided to coach two years of AAA hockey in Windsor/Essex. If you didnt have your head up around Brett, he made you pay. Children 10 & under when not accompanied by a paid adult $11.00. The best player I had the privilege of playing with was Dylan Seguin. Thanks Ron. July 1, 2020. Vukovich, Eric Warnoch, Bob Way, Bill Burgess (owner/coach), Paul Burgess, John Stoyanovich (goal), Bob Bailey, ?? Coulter, Ed Davis, John Ericson, ?? Team History; Team Photos; Media Guide; Alumni Form; Store/Tickets. To be a Leamington Flyer is more than just playing for a hockey team. LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO - Leamington forwards, Ryan MacPherson and Connor MacPherson are getting some attention at the highest level. He created so many breakaways over the years with his speed. Pat Stapleton Arena. Bill Burgess (coach), Bob Wallace (goal), Andy Brndjar, Caesar Brndjar, Jim Burke, Mike Foldesi, Bill McKenzie, Eric McKenzie, Jim McKenzie, Bill Pearce, Jerry Slavik, Bill Burgess (owner/coach), Bob Wallace (goal), Arthur Whitey Bevan, Caesar Brndjar, John Burke, Lloyd Crawford, Gord Drouillard, Jim Duddy, Jim Elsley, Bill Kincaid, John McEachern, Bill McKenzie, Eric McKenzie, Jim McKenzie, Jim McKinnon, Tony Minkewich, Moose Mousseau, ?? They were pretty quick to toss the gloves and take care of business with their fists too. February 28, 2023. Southwestern Ontario Digital Archive. Hits that belong on Don Cherry Rock Em Sock Ems. Dubbed the Ron Bomb, I believe Souce hit in the mid 90mph range at a skills competition we had at practice, just ask him! Wehad a lot of pretty good skaters over the years but I think Alex Friesen may have been the best overall. Im sure he still has his impressive record with the gloves off memorized or documented somewhere. Willis, Bob Way. Im extremely grateful for the experiences I shared with the team and I will be forever humbled in knowing that Ill carry a winning mindset with me for the rest of my life. A big body, Brett was known for being amongst the most physical Defenceman in the League. Im currently 23 years old, still living in Nashville and working as a recording engineer for an artist named Hunter Hayes and also as a Front of House engineer and Production Manager for an artist named Billy Raffoul. *Saturday May 14 Leamington @ Chatham 3:00 PM. I think that has something to do with the big ice we played on and rolling four lines that could all play, prioritizing skill and hard work above the ability to get under opponents skin. Hebblewaite, Harry Hoch, Bruce Hodgson, Hal Hoover, ?? He was highly skilled and he had a very high hockey IQ. To me, Leamington is a hard-working blue collar town, where your success is earned and not simply given to you. {"slides_column":"1","slides_scroll":"1","dots":"false","arrows":"false","autoplay":"true","autoplay_interval":"2000","loop":"true","rtl":"false","speed":"1000 . The Howell, MI native went on to play two seasons for the Flyers. What Was the Most Memorable Goal You Scored: The most memorable goal I scored as a flyer was not a highlight real goal. Myself being a defenceman you made sure that when Adam Arseneault was on the ice, you better be on your A game. Year(s) played with the Flyers:2 (57/58), Favourite memory as a Flyer:The odd party that burgess threw and the night pre game goalie warm up where the goalie [no masks] got his face split with the puck by a player, Current occupation:Professional engineer and lawyer in Guelph, Year(s) played with the Flyers:2000-2003, Favourite memory as a Flyer:Upsetting Petroliain the 1st round of the 2001 Playoffs, Year(s) played with the Flyers:1980-81 till 1983-84. Another good skater was Matt Ogden. He was also selected to the Western Conference All-Star Team in 2013. Lukkarila has played a key role in re-shapi. Current occupation:sales, Essex Appliance. Alex was one of the best hockey minds I seen in my 4 years of playing Jr. His creativity and his ability to handle the puck made him a threat every time he touched the puck. Visit HockeyTV.com. 2008-Present. Harold Konrad (GM), Vern Stenlund (coach), John Hoy (a/coach), Reg Mulholland (a/coach),Brent Webster (a/coach), Jeff Simpson (trainer/equipment), Nelson Rutt Jr. (trainer), Scott Holland (media), Jon Giachino (goal), Mike Pailey (goal), Chris Stapleton (goal),Bill Allick, Brad Dame, Mike Dawe, Bryan Dunn, Scott Everett, Jamie Farias, Tony Farias, Ryan Faubert, Joel Foster, Jeff Gates, Mike Gomes, Frank Herman, Mike Hevel, Mike Huczel, Steve Ippoliti, Tim Kettlewell, Steve Kiss, Scott Lewandowski, Derek Marontate, Richard Morris, Chris Mulcaster, Josh Prince, Kevin Pucovsky, Brent Pye, Jason Reid, Todd St. Louis, Lance Sleigh, Rod Wilkinson, Aaron Willms, Jaret Wills, Karl Yoker. the Bone-saw had a clapper. On Tuesday March 16, 2010, the Leamington Flyers hired Head Coach Tony Piroski.Previously, as coach of the Essex 73's, Piroski won seven Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League championships and three Clarence Schmalz Cups in nine seasons.. He did everything from battling in the corners to scoring goals. I am currently 23 years old and attending the University of Windsor for Human Kinetics with hopes of becoming a medical doctor. After my 3 years playing for the Leamington Flyers from 2009-2012, I attended school at New England College where I graduated with a degree in Kinesiology while playing 4 seasons with the NEC Pilgrims (NCAA Div 3), captaining the team for 3 years and being recognized as an all-american athlete in my Junior year. Thursday May 5 Chatham @ Leamington 7:10 PM. Alumni; News. In the 2010-11 season myself, Kyle Bowman & Nick Nicodemo formed a line that would be used as a shut down line against top lines around the league. Join us tonight as we celebrate 70 years of Flyers hockey in Leamington. Learn more. The ownership, along with the coaching staff and all of the players who have been a part of the Flyers are the reason why Leamington is a first class organization and will continue to be for years to come. My most memorable goal was probably getting the monkey off my back and scoring my first as a Flyer. The LaSalle Vipers dropped their regular season finale in a 6-3 loss to the St. Marys Lincolns on Sunday night in LaSalle. February 27, 2023. This internship involved working along side the Spitfires Athletic Therapist Joey Garland to enhance the strength and conditioning of the players. Thank you to our Prize Donors! February 26, 2023 February 26, 2023 . Founded in 1934, the Siskins are one of the longest running Junior teams in hockey history. Player Name. I am currently 22 years old living in Adrian Michigan being a student athlete. . I am currently 23 years old, living in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada. Vipers Fall In Finale, Lecots Breaks Record, Series Set With Chatham. Jake McGhee joined the Flyers as 16 year old in the 2011-2012 season. Wheatley native Cheyne Matheson joined the Flyers prior to the 2009-2010 season after playing the previous year with the Wheatley Sharks. Cheyne would finish his career with 150 Games Played, 59 Goals, 66 Assists, 125 Points and 132 PIMs all in a Flyers uniform before graduating and playing college hockey in New England. In the 1950s, the team was a part of what was then known as the "Big 10", and in 1956 was allocated in the Central "B". Click the link below to read Bill Sanfords favourite memories as a Flyer. 52. I was proud of the way we, the owners; coaching and training staff; and the players helped bring the Leamington Flyers out of the basement of the league and take this organization from laughing stock to a serious contender. GOJHL Top Prospects / Future Stars December 28 th or 29 th, 2021 (Waterloo, ON) GOJHL Showcase January 21 st - 23 rd, 2022 (Pelham, ON) Regular Season End Sunday, March 13 th, 2022. 2001-2008. They were always a highlight of the year and I will have stories to tell from them for the rest of my life. For me to play for your hometown junior team was an honor and an amazing experience. I have never seen anyone be able to control a game like Mitch did. Children 10 & under free, when accompanied by a paid adult. Our Home games will be : 2023 GOJHL | Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. The best player I played against in the GOJHL was probably Stephen Sanza. 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Wiper, Mike Wladarski, Rob Johnston (GM), Reg Mulholland (coach), Doug Vickery (a/coach), Albert Jenkins (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), Mark Bowman (goal),John Imeson (goal), Richard Paliani (goal), Mike Brennan, Rick Butler, Chris Dawson, Tim Epplett, Dave Evans, John Ford, Kevin Fritsch, Gary Gayer, Eric Gow, Steve Haas, darrin Harrison, Todd Hodgson, John Jacobs, Mark Johnston A, Jerry Kauric, Tim Kaiser, Tony Lafleur, Randy Lee, Keith Lindsay A, Ron Martin, Duff McDonald, Tim Oliphant C, Paul Paliani, Rob Serviss, Scott Sherman, Paul Smith, Richard Symes, Ed Thiessen, Tyler Verhaeghe, Rob Willan, Chris Ziriada, Rob Johnston (GM), Reg Mulholland (coach), Doug Vickery (a/coach), Albert Jenkins (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), John Imeson (goal), Richard Paliani (goal),Marcel Pillon (goal), Dave Wiper (goal),Gary Abate, Dave Balakowski, Rick Butler, Brett Chadwick, Kevin Dierckens, Gary Ferguson, John Ford, Kevin Fritsch, Gary Gayer A, Eric Gow, Steve Haas, Darrin Harrison, Rob Hickson, Todd Hodgson A, Paul Humber, Steve Hrynewich, Steve Impens, John Jacobs, Mark Johnston A, Scott Jones, Tim Kaiser, Roy Knight, Keith Lindsay C, Chris Matthews, Duff McDonald, Paul Paliani, Paul Smith, Greg Coulter (GM), Reg Mulholland (coach), Albert Jenkins (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), ?? 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