Vipers defeat Falcons 5-2
CHARLOTTETOWN -- The Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers defeated The Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons 5-2 in Mark's Work Wearhouse Island Junior League action played in Sherwood Wednesday night.
Scoring for the Vipers were Cameron Webster (3), Scott Bernard and Jeff Costain. Other assists were given to Kendall Costello (3), Ben Sherren and Mark Paynter.
Scoring for the Falcons were Dentin Gorill and Brodie MacDonald, while other assists were given to Mark Jennings (2) and Tyler Simpson.
Vipers goalie Logan Reid blocked 21 of 23 shots to record the win while Tyler MacDonald stopped 33 of 38 shots in a losing cause for the Falcons.

MacDonald leads Red Wings to home victory
TYNE VALLEY -- Kyle MacDonald scored a pair of goals on Sunday night, propelling the Western Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Down East Auto and Marine Maniacs. The Mark's Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League regular-season game was played in Tyne Valley.
Matt Arsenault (1-1), Pat LeFrank, and Alex MacInnis also scored for Western, with Pat Gallant, Kris Read, and Alex Noonan contributing assists.
Joe MacKinnon (2-0), Tyler Clair, and Jordan Hughes were the scorers for Down East. Justin Hancock, Brad MacDonald, and Jarrett Bernard picked up helpers.
Western led 3-1 after the first period and 4-3 after the second.
Alex Robertson made 32 shots in goal for the winning Red Wings. Calvin MacIntyre made 45 saves, taking the loss.
Referee Wayne Doyle called six minor penalties to Down East and three to Western. Daryl Brown and Ottis McInnis were the linesmen.

Vipers defeat Builders
Kensington PE- The Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers defeated Charlotettown Metro Builders 4-1 in Island Junior B hockey league action Saturday night in Kensington. Scoring for the Vipers were Cameron Webster (2-1), Thomas McSweeny (1-1) and Shawn MacManaman other assists went to Jeremy Jollimore (2) and Tyler Doucette. Scoring for the Builders Josh Toombs with assists went to Dustin Jones. Nick Creelman stooped 38 of 39 shots to record the win. Chris Chandler blocked 54 of 58 shots in a losing cause.

Maniacs upset Falcons
MONTAGUE -- The Down East Auto & Marine Maniacs pulled off a 4-3 win on Thursday night over the Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons. The Mark's Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League game was played at the Montague Wellness Centre.
Colby Bruce (1-1), Brad MacDonald, Jordan Hughes, and Aaron Fitzpatrick scored for Down East. Matt Morrison (2), Matt Paterson, Ryan Jadis, and Logan Hughes scored assists.
Tyler Simpson (1-1), Mark Jennings, and Gavin Duffy scored the three Sherwood goals. Brodie MacDonald (2), Brett MacDonald, Jon Vloet, and Grant MacAuley assisted. Down East led 2-0 after the first period and 3-2 after the second.
Travis Willis was the winning goaltender for Down East, while Tyler MacDonald took the loss for Sherwood.
Referee Richard Johnson called 20 minor penalties -- 13 to Down East. Jeff Heron and Daryl Brown were the linesmen.

Vipers edge Builders
CHARLOTTETOWN -- The Kensington Moase Plumbing & Heating Vipers defeated the Charlottetown Metro Builders by a score of 6-4 on Wednesday night. The Mark's Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League game was played at Simmons Sport Centre.
Kendall Costello (2), Cameron Webster (1-2), Thomas MacSweeney, Jeff Costain, and Jeremy Jollimore marked for Kensington, with Allan Clow (2) and Shawn McManaman adding assists.
Josh Toombs (1-2), Dustin Jones, Morgan Walker, and Chad Smith were the Charlottetown scorers. Carson Butler (2), Isaac Murphy, and Matt MacDonald contributed helpers.
The game was tied 1-1 after the first period. Kensington led 3-2 after 40 minutes.
Logan Reid was the winning goaltender, making 24 saves. Chris Chandler made 38 saves in the loss.
Referee Paul Matte assessed 13 minor penalties -- eight to Kensington. The linesmen were Jeff Fitzpatrick and Baron Delaney.

MacDonalds Leads Falcons over Wings
SHERWOOD, PE- Rookie defenseman Brodie MacDonald scored two goals, and added one assist, while Tyler MacDonald stopped 48 shots to lead the Sherwood A & S Scrap Metal Falcons to victory in Marks Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League action. The team recorded a 5-3 win over the Western Wings Wednesday night at Cody Banks Arena.
The win has the Falcons off to a 3-0-0 (wins, losses, overtime losses) start on the season. Also scoring were Tyler Simpson, Alex Smith, and Brett MacDonald with a goal and an assist each. Kyle Reardon (2), Johnny Vloet, Braden Johnston, Grant MacAuley, and Dan Roberts recorded assists.
Scoring for the Red Wings were TJ Campbell (1-1), Alex Noonan (1-1), and Pat LeFrank. Assisting were defensemen Kendall Hackett (2), Kris MacEwen, and Ben Johnson. Despite falling to 0-2-0 on the season, the Red Wings peppered the Sherwood goaltender with 51 shots in the game, including 19 in the third period.
Tyler MacDonald was named the Marks Work Wearhouse Player of the game, as he turned aside 48 of the 51 shots to earn the goaltending win. Alex Robertson suffered the loss, as he stopped 18 of the 23 shots he faced.
Referee Mike Annear assessed a total of eight minor penalties in the game, six to Sherwood. Ryan Reid and TJ Courtney were the linesmen.
Next up on the IJHL schedule is a Thursday evening game, as the Kensington Moase Plumbing & Heating Vipers travel to Charlottetown to take on the Metro Builders at 8:15pm.

Vipers Top Maniacs, 5-2
Kensington, PE- The Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers topped the Montague Down East Maniacs by a score of 5-2 in Sunday action of the Marks Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League. The game was played before 282 spectators at the Memorial Gardens in Kensington.
Scoring for the Vipers, 2-0-0, (wins-losses-overtime losses) were Cameron Webster (2-0), Colin Webster (1-1), Jeff MacIsaac, and Mark Paynter. Shawn MacManaman (2), Ben Sherren, Jeremy Jollimore, Kendall Costello and Scott Bernard recorded assists.
Joe MacKinnon (1-1), and Josh MacDonald scored for the Maniacs, who fell to 0-2-0 on the young season. Recording assists were Jordan Hughes (2), and Tyler Claire.
Nick Creelman turned in a solid performance in his first goaltending start for the Vipers, pushing aside 30 of the 32 shots he faced while recording the win. Calvin MacIntyre started in goal for the Maniacs, but after allowing four goals on 22 shots he gave way to Travis Willis. Willis stopped 34 of 35 shots through the final 30 minutes of play as the Vipers accumulated a total of 57 shots on goal.
Referee Tim Hamel assessed a total of 14 minor penalties in the game, nine to Kensington. Each team was also charged with four fighting majors, and three ten minute misconducts. The Vipers received two game misconducts, and the Maniacs received one. Curtis Doyle and Ottis McInnis were the linesmen.

Maniacs take IJHL win
The Down East Maniacs defeated the Western Red Wings by a score of 3-2 tonight. Tied after regulation, the game went to overtime, which was ended by Brad MacDonald with four seconds remaining in the overtime period. The Mark's Work Wearhouse Island Junior Hockey League was played at the Montague Wellness Centre.
Jordan Hughes (1-1) and Matt Paterson also scored for Down East. Josh MacDonald, Tyler Clair, and Jarrett Bernard contributed assists.
Kris MacEwen and Kendal Hackett scored for Western. Pat LeFrank, John Doull, Tyler Arsenault, and Mike Harris added helpers.
There was no score in the first period. Western led 2-1 after 40 minutes.
Travis Willis stopped 35 shots to take the win in goal for Down East. Alex Robertson made 44 saves in the loss.
Referee Paul Matte called 11 minor penalties -- six to Western. Jeff Heron and Andrew MacDonald were the linesmen.

MacDonald scores four to lead Falcons
CHARLOTTETOWN -- The Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons defeated the Charlottetown Metro Builders by a score of 6-3 on Thursday night. The Mark's Island Junior Hockey League game was played at the Simmons Sports Centre.
Brodie MacDonald scored four goals for Sherwood, along with single markers by Mark Walker and Kyle Reardon.
Stephen Cassidy, Curtis MacKinnon, and Josh Toombs scored for Charlottetown.
Josh Blakeney was awarded the Mark's home player of the game.

Falcons take Jr. B home opener
CHARLOTTETOWN -- The Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons are off to a good start in the 2009/10 regular season, as they defeated the Charlottetown Metro Builders 6-2. The Island Junior Hockey League game was played at Cody Banks Arena on Wednesday night.
Alex Smith (2-2), Mark Walker (1-2), Kyle Reardon, Tyler Simpson, and Denton Gorrill scored for Sherwood. Dan Roberts, Brett MacDonald, Grant MacAuley, and Kyle Dougan contributed assists.
Carson Butler and Dustin Jones scored for Charlottetown, with Mike Waddell, Mike Crosby, and Stephen Cassidy adding assists.
Charlottetown lead 1-0 after the first period, before falling behind 4-2 after 40 minutes.
Tyler MacDonald made 33 saves in taking the goaltending win for Sherwood, while Sean Letourneau took the loss, making 27 saves.
Referee Thane Arsenault called four minor penalties to Sherwood and three to Pownal. Danny Comeau and Daryl Brown were the linesmen.

McManaman leads Vipers to opening-day victory
MONTAGUE -- Shaun McManaman scored two goals and added an assist to propel the Kensington Moase Plumbing & Heating Vipers to a 4-1 victory over the Down East Maniacs. The Island Junior Hockey League regular-season game was the home opener for the Maniacs at the new Montague Wellness Centre.
Colin Webster and Cameron Webster also scored for Kensington. Jeff MacIsaac (2), Jeff Costain, Jeremy Jollimore, Scott Bernard, Mark Paynter, and Kendall Costello added assists.
Tyler Gallant scored the lone gone for Down East, who trailed 1-0 after the first period and 4-1 after the second.
Logan Reid posted a stellar performance in goal for Kensington, stopping 45 shots and earning the decision. Travis Willis stopped 20 shots in the loss.
Referee Mike Annear called 22 minor penalties -- 15 to Kensington. Each team was also assessed one fighting major. Andrew MacDonald and Corey Lund were the linesmen.
League action resumes on Wednesday, October 7 when Sherwood hosts Charlottetown at Cody Banks Arena. Game time is 8:00 p.m.

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Falcons Put End to IJHL Final After 6-2 Win in Summerside
Summerside- The Sherwood Falcons regained their scoring touch over the final two games of the IJHL final, culminating in a 6-2 victory Thursday and a six game series victory against the Kensington Vipers. The Falcons will now advance to represent PEI at the Don Johnson Cup in Newfoundland April 16-19.
After spotting the Vipers a 1-0 lead after the opening period on a Cory Conway goal, the Falcons would reel off three straight goals in a two minute span midway through the second period, before a Mark Paynter goal would close the gap to 3-2 entering the third period. Robbie Chandler, Brodie MacDonald, and Craig Cameron had netted the Sherwood goals. Third period goals by MacDonald, Brent Coade, and Jason Morais would seal the victory for Sherwood. Tyler MacDonald earned the win for the Falcons, facing 32 shots, while Todd Gregory faced 50 shots in the losing effort.

Vipers Look to Force Game Seven at Credit Union Place
Kensington- The Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers will be looking for some deja-vu this Thursday when they host the Sherwood Falcons at Credit Union Place in Summerside in game 6 of the IJHL finals . The Vipers trail the series 3 - 2 after a 5 - 2 loss on Sunday night in Sherwood . Game time Thursday night is 7:30.
The Vipers claimed the IJHL title last year in game 6 at the Credit Union Place before 1000 fans and are hoping to win again to force a game 7 in Charlottetown on Saturday night . The Vipers were forced to play game 6 in Summerside due to the ice being removed at Community Gardens In Kensington. "We would like to be at our normal home for a big game like this but there is nothing we can do about it, " states Viper GM Pat McIver. "With minor hockey and all other user groups done for the season, it just isn't feasible to stay open for one more playoff game" .
The Vipers come in facing adversity again and have been down that road before. "We lost the 1st two games of both series so far and have bounced back in games that were must wins. We feel with the rest that we will be able to bounce back and force a game seven "
Tickets have gone on sale at the Credit Union Place box office and can be picked up in advance. With there being a break in the Caps schedule and with no other playoff hockey going on, the Vipers hope to draw a great crowd to the game in what has been a terrific playoff series between two evenly matched teams thus far .

Falcons Reclaim Series Lead After 5-2 Win Sunday Evening
Sherwood- The Sherwood Falcons had lost their scoring touch since a 4-2 victory in game one against the Kensington Vipers, scoring just three goals in three games, but they struck for five goals Sunday in dropping the Vipers 5-2 and gaining a 3-2 series advantage and an opportunity to wrap things up Thursday night at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
After playing through a scoreless opening period, the teams erupted for four goals and 33 shots on net in the middle frame, and entered the third period tied 2-2. Craig Cameron would break the deadlock just 1:46 into the third period, and than would add an insurance marker at the 13:22 mark. Sam Siddall would add the exclamation point just 18 seconds later. Shawn McManaman and Cameron Webster had goals for the Vipers in the second period while Robbie Chandler and Jon Vloet replied for Sherwood. Chris Dalziel faced 25 shots for the win, while Todd Gregory faced 42 Sherwood shots.

Vipers Even Series at 2-2 Following 2-1 Victory Saturday Night
Kensington- The Sherwood Falcons and Kensington Vipers met Saturday night in yet another tight contest decided by a single goal, and it was defenceman Scott Bernard's powerplay goal at the11:50 mark of the second period that would prove to be the winner as the Vipers took the 2-1 decision and evened the series at two games apiece. The teams played through a scoreless first period. The Sherwood Falcons would then strike for the game's first goal 8:23 into the second period, as Jon Vloet would score with the man advantage. That lead didn't last for long, as affiliate Jeremy Jollimore tied the game just seven seconds later. As has been the story of the series, both netminders had solid outings, with Todd Gregory picking up the win on the strength of a 30 save performance. Tyler MacDonald was the hard luck loser, facing 43 Viper shots, including turning aside all 18 shots in the third period to give the Falcons a chance to tie the game. The teams have little time to recover from game four, as they will meet again tomorrow evening at 7:30 at Cody Banks Arena.

Gregory Bests Dalziel in Goaltending Battle as Vipers Strike Back
Sherwood- Netminders Todd Gregory of the Kensington Vipers and Sherwood's Chris Dalziel locked horns in an old fashioned goaltending duel, and it took just one goal to decide the outcome, as Nick Reilly scored the game's lone goal in a 1-0 Kensington win Thursday night. With the win, the Viper's jumped right back into the series, now trailing Sherwood 2-1 heading into Saturday evening's fourth game in Kensington. Gregory would make 23 saves in picking up the shutout while Dalziel turned aside 30 of 31 shots. Reilly scored the game's only goal 8:34 into the opening period, and the netminders took over from there, holding the league's top offensive teams at bay. Bad blood spilled over at the conclusion of the game, as the Vipers picked up 69 penalty minutes, including a fighting major, while coaches Wade Waddell of the Vipers and Jason Denomme of the Falcons were each assessed game misconducts.

Falcons Look to Take Stranglehold on IJHL Final Thursday Night
Sherwood- The Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons will look to take a 3-0 lead in the Island Junior Hockey League finals against arch-rival Kensington Vipers Thursday evening at 8:30 pm at the Cody Banks Arena in Sherwood.
   Falcons overage forward Sam Siddall, who was acquired mid-season from the Vipers in a multi-player deal, was the game two hero, scoring with 57 seconds remaining to give the Falcons a 2-1 win against his former teammates. The Falcons won game 1 of the series 4-2.
   Goaltending has been a huge story thus far, in this, the 9th consecutive playoff meeting between the Falcons and the Vipers. Chris Dalziel and Tyler MacDonald have both turned in 40 plus save performances for the Falcons while former Charlottetown Abbie and PEI Rocket Todd Gregory has made a number of spectacular saves in the Viper goal. Gregory, who is playing in his final season of junior hockey, will be looking to turn-in another strong performance in an effort to get his team back in the series.
   "We have a long history with Kensington, and we've learned many times that they have a lot of character in their room and will never quit. We know they'll come out gunning in game three. It takes four games to win a series, not two. We haven't won anything yet," said Falcons coach Colin Hansen after their game two victory.
    Game four of the series will be played Saturday night in Kensington, while the teams will return to Cody Banks Arena Sunday for a game five if needed. The winner of the series will represent PEI at the Don Johnson Cup in Newfoundland April 16-19.
 

Siddall Burns Former Teammates With Last Minute Goal
Kensington- Sam Siddall scored with just 57 seconds remaining in the third period to snap a 1-1 tie and lift the Sherwood Falcons to a 2-1 win and a 2-0 series lead against the Kensington Vipers. Kensington opened the scoring with the lone first period goal, as Morgan Cooke scored on the powerplay, with Nick Reilly and Thomas McSweeney drawing assists. Sherwood would knot the score at 1-1 on a powerplay tally of their own, as Grant MacAulay would beat Todd Gregory at the 17:11 mark of the middle frame, with Jason Morais and Chris Boswell assisting. That set the stage for Siddall's heroics. Morais and MacAulay would draw assists to finish with two point nights. Tyler MacDonald turned in his best start of the playoffs, as the rookie stopped 43 of 44 shots, while Gregory was equally impressive, making 39 saves on 41 shots. The series resumes Thursday night in Sherwood. The puck will drop at 8:30.

Falcons and Vipers to Meet Tonight in Game Two of Championship
Kensington- The Kensington Vipers will host the Sherwood Falcons tonight (Tuesday) in game two of their IJHL Championship Series. The Game will get underway at 8:00 at the Kensington Community Gardens. 

Falcons Use Three Goal First Period to Take 1-0 Lead in Final Series
Sherwood- The Sherwood Falcons scored three times in the opening period to grab a commanding 3-0 lead, and then rode the hot goaltending of Chris Dalziel in picking up a 4-2 win in the opening game of the IJHL Championship Series against archrival Kensington. Sherwood advanced after knocking off Western in a hard fought six game series, while Kensington rebounded after spotting Pownal a 2-0 series lead to take the next four games and also advance in six. 
On Sunday, Dan Roberts, Jon Vloet and Tyler Simpson netted first period goals, including a pair in the final minute of the period to spot Sherwood the 3-0 lead. Thomas McSweeney would score his first of two goals in the middle frame to narrow the deficit to 3-1 entering the third period. McSweeney's second just five minutes into the period made it a one goal game, but Chad Cameron scored on the powerplay at the 15:24 mark to put the game on ice. Chris Dalziel had a strong game for Sherwood, turning aside 42 shots, while Todd Gregory made 23 saves in the Kensington goal.

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