Lake Raiders double up on Saints

December 6, 2014 – Lake Raiders vs. Saints (Boxscore)

In the second meeting of the season the Lake Raiders were looking to avenge a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Saints on November 1st.

Action started early with the Saints serving a dangerous driving minor, Brandy Edwards (unassisted) put the Saints up 1-0 with a shorthanded goal at 2:53. 31 seconds later the Lake Raiders's Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) drew even with a power play marker at 3:24. Then with the Saints being denied on an excellent chance, it was the Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) who scored going stick side at 7:25, followed shortly by another at 11:57 taking a 3-1 lead into the second period.

The second frame saw the Lake Raiders build on their lead early on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort at 1:14. Not to be outdone the Saints Brandy Edwards (unassisted) deaked out the Lake Raiders defense bringing them within two at 4:04. both sides continued to exchange excellent chances, however it was the Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) shot off the inside of the post, despite being short handed that  gave the Lake Raiders a healthy 5-2  lead into the third period.

The final period saw the Lake Raiders penalty killers working overtime, with a total of four minor penalties but somehow managed to add another even strength tally at 9:44, while giving up a power play goal at 11:22 to end the scoring and secure the 6-3 win.

Kings overwelm penalty plagued Lake Raiders

November 29, 2014 – Kings vs. Lake Raiders (Boxscore)

In this match up between the upgraded Kings and Lake Raiders, it was the Lake Raiders who drew first blood on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort with the Kings shorthanded at 3:37. 7:47 saw the Lake Raiders build on their lead off a Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) line drive for a 2-0 lead. the Kings responded at 9:17 on a David Donnelly (unassisted) goal closing out the first period.

In the second frame the Kings tied things up early on a Issaac Vescio (David Donnelly) goal at 3:37. the Kings added another on a Sharmin Alam (unassisted) goal at 5:24. With the Lake Raiders serving a crease violation minor, Jeremy Schofield deaked out the King's D and buried a shorthanded goal for a 3-3 tie at the end of thirty minutes of play.

Third period action started very early as the Lake Raider's Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) regained the lead at 0:15, then with the Lake Raiders once again shorthanded (the second of three times in the third period) the King's Issaac Vescio (Sharmin Alam, David Donnelly) scored on a mad flury in front of the Lake Raiders net pulling things even at 4-4. 10:14 saw the Lake Raiders capitalize on the power play with Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) scoring his fifth of the game. From then on the Kings dominated with three unanswered goals from Sharmin Alam (David Donnelly) at 11:06, Issaac Vescio (Sharmin Alam, David Donnelly) at 13:00 and a power play marker to seal the deal and the 7-5 win by David Donnelly (Sharmin Alam) at 14:53.

Lake Raiders stand tall against Mustangs

November 22, 2014 – Lake Raiders vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

In this match up between the Mustangs and Lake Raiders it was a tight game with neither team capitalizing in the first.

It wasn't until 7:05 of the second, when Mustangs sniper Mike Iacovone (Nicole Neeson) went top shelf for a 1-0 Mustangs lead. 10:26 saw the Lake Raiders even things up on a Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) power play goal taking a 1-1 tie into the third period. 

The third frame saw the Lake Raiders take control with two quick unassisted Jeremy Schofield markers at 2:15 and 2:50 for a 3-1 lead. The Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield continued to add to the lead with another at 6:25. at 10:17 the Lake Raiders began running into penalty troubles with a checking from behind minor, however despite being a man short Jeremy Schofield (Elyas Abdullah, Steven Davis) potted a short handed goal at 8:37 for the 5-1 win.

Bulldogs hold off Lake Raiders to keep streak alive

November 15, 2014 – Bulldogs vs. Lake Raiders (Boxscore)

In their first meeting of the season, the unbeaten Bulldogs look to keep the streak alive verses the Lake Raiders. Action stared 2:38 in as Meghan Hines (unassisted) drove the net and scored on her own rebound to open the scoring. 9:15 saw Meghan Hines (unassisted) add another for the 2-0 Bulldogs lead. With just over left in the first Jeremy Schofield (Sean Celsie) cut the lead in half at 13:58.

The second again saw the Bulldogs strike early on a Meghan Hines (unassisted) attempted wrap around that trickled in after the Lake Raiders net minder made the initial save at 2:19 for the Hat trick. 5:50 saw the Lake Raiders begin the push back on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort, followed by another Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) power play marker at 12:11 for a 3-3 tie. However with under a minute remaining in the second, Lorne Donnelly connected on a Jerry Mariano pass to take a 4-3 Bulldogs lead into the third period.

The third frame saw the Bulldogs build on their lead on a Jerry Mariano (Scott Allen) at 1:01. The Lake Raiders made things interesting on Jeremy Schofield's (unassisted) fourth goal at 11:15 to bring the Lake Raiders within one. Then at 12:11 a Coach Ray Landry line change payed off for the Bulldogs on a Christine Pacheco (unassisted) shorthanded goal, her career first for a Bulldogs 6-4 win!

Young Kings look strong in loss to Lake Raiders

October 25, 2014 – Lake Raiders vs. Kings (Boxscore)

In their first meeting of the young season, the overhauled Kings team came to play against the Lake Raiders, jumping ahead at 2:05 on a Issaac Vescio (unassisted) quick release beating the Lake Raiders veteran net minder for the first periods lone goal.

The second frame saw the Lake Raiders draw even early at 0:35 on a Jeremy Schofield's (Erin Vassilakos) shot. both sides exchanged excellent chances, with the Kings killing two in the crease penalties the score remained at ones. At 12:07 the Lake Raiders  broke the tie on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort, adding another at 14:30 to take a 3-1 lead into the third period.

The Lake Raiders kept on coming on a Jeremy Schofield (unassisted/fourth of the game) slap shot past Kings Goalie Leo Xu at 4:35 capitalizing on the man advantage. then with just under 5 minutes left Sniper Issaac Vescio (unassisted) put away a juicy rebound, ending the game 4-2 Lake Raiders.

3rd Annual Sean Ross Memorial Summer Classic

This years 3rd Annual Sean Ross Memorial Summer Classic is on tap for Saturday August 23rd 1-5pm. at the newly renovated Greenwood Park (150 Greenwood Ave. Greenwood & Gerrard) in east Toronto, Greenwood park is now home to Toronto's first covered outdoor rink. 25+ friends and former teammates of Sean's from both of Toronto's Power Wheelchair Hockey Leagues (CEWHA & TPWHL) are poised to enjoy a friendly game of 6 on 6 (Power Wheelchair hockey is traditionally 5 on 5) in a regulation sized rink,  The previous 2 Summer Classics were well attended and made for plenty of smiles and good memories. We would like to thank TD Asset Management for their generous support

Sean Ross was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 1973, yet his passion for hockey led him to play his favourite sport for over 25 years. He epitomized the core values of amateur sports; playing with perseverance, respecting others and succeeding with true class and humility. Sean’s involvement in power hockey resulted in accolades and awards, and the admiration of friends and teammates. Many people mourned his passing in early 2011 (age 37). Now, his achievements are celebrated in what we hope will become an annual event.

Power hockey, or wheelchair floor hockey, provides recreational and social benefits for youth and adults with physical disabilities. There are several power hockey leagues that exist in North America and internationally,with hopes of being declared a demonstration sport in the 2016 Paralympics.

For more information or to participate, please contact Neil Mercer

at 416-925-9817 or tikibaba@sympatico.ca

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2nd Annual SEAN ROSS MEMORIAL SUMMER CLASSIC

The 2nd Annual SEAN ROSS MEMORIAL SUMMER CLASSIC was held on August 24th 2013 at Withrow park in Toronto's east end, 26 players from both the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association and the Toronto Power Wheelchair Hockey League competed together in memory of Sean Ross a great friend and Ambassador of the sport of power wheelchair hockey.

After a moment  of silence in remembrance of John Makhlouf and Natios Ignadiou and following Reg Boudreau's singing of the national anthem, the game was on. Perfect weather set the scene for some wide open 6 on 6 action. The hard fought first period saw the Wolves (in Red) and the Eagles (in Blue) draw 2 goals apiece. The second period saw the Wolves open up the scoring with 3 unanswered goals to take a 5-2 lead.

 Finally in the 3rd, the Wolves added 3 more and the Eagles answered with 1 for a 8-3 final score. All in all the day was a total success, Everyone had a amazing time, we raised $280 of which a portion went to Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), while the remainder will ensure that the Sean Ross Summer Classic will continue as annual event.