2014 TPWHL Finals: Wolves are the Champions!

In game three of the championship series, the Wolves won 3 – 2 over the Bulldogs to clinch the 2014 championship in a thrilling final game!

In the first, the Bulldogs got off to a fast start 2:30 into the game with a goal from Donnelly, who was on the receiving end of a great pass from Jerry for the 1 – 0.

In the second, Saverio replied for the wolves at 6:28 to tie the game 1 – 1, who got a pass from Sharmin after winning the face-off.

In the third, Donnelly gave the Bulldogs their second lead of the game at 5:45 off the misplay from wolves goalie Torrance. However there was no quit in the wolves who tied the game 2 – 2 with five minutes left at 10:36. On the play Saverio tucked his shot behind the goalie for the goal, assisted by Sharmin. And with momentum on their side the wolves took their first lead of the game two minutes later at 12:00 on a goal from Sharmin , assisted by Saverio. It would eventually stand up as the game-winner giving the Wolves the 2014 MD Memorial Championship cup.

It was the closest championship series ever with both teams scoring eight goals each. The Bulldogs should be proud of themselves this season, battling back from Last place and into the playoffs. They were a tough team to play against this season, with some of the best team defense that I have ever seen and great goaltending from Eli.

It was truly a great TPWHL season with clutch goals, huge saves, close games and exciting playoff races. Come out and support our hockey league or even become a player in the 2014/15 season. For more info go to their website or Facebook page.

2014 TPWHL Finals, Game 3 this Saturday!

With the wolves winning in game two to tie the series at one game apiece. That means there will be a final game three, where the winner takes it all! Will it be the Bulldogs or the wolves? Come and find out who we crown our 2014 champions at Sunnyview school 450 Blythwood Road. (Bayview Ave. & Eglington Ave. East) and check out the action this Saturday May 3rd @ 1:00pm!

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TPWHL Playoffs Finals: Wolves Ties the series with Game 2 Victory

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In game two of the championship series, the wolves won a close 3 – 2 game to tie the series 1 – 1 and force a final game three!

In the first, the Bulldogs got off to the early start with a goal from Jerry at 4:29, assisted by Lorne for the 1 – 0 lead. Saverio Replied for the wolves at the 10 minute mark with a high looping shot that beat the goalie Eli to tie the game at one. On a goal assisted by Sharmin.

In the second, Lorne scored off his own rebound to give the Bulldogs a 2 – 1 lead at 7:50, assisted by Jerry. The wolves had a few chances but were unable to score.

In the third, the wolves got out to a strong start with a tap in goal from Sharmin to tie the game at 1:10, assisted by saverio. Four minutes later off a mad scramble in front of the Bulldogs net, Matt gave the wolves their first lead in a must win game at 5:30. On the play the shot just squeaked through the goalie. The Bulldogs had one more chance at the end to tie the game, but was turned aside by the wolves goalie Torrance.

Game three will be played this Saturday May 3rd at 1 PM. Come out and support our hockey league one more time this season, as we crown our 2014 champions!

2014 TPWHL Final round Continues!

With Bulldogs leading the series 1 – 0 over the wolves after game one. Will the Bulldogs close out the series and Win the championship? Or will the wolves come back and force a final game 3? Come on out to Sunnyview school 450 Blythwood Road. (Bayview Ave. & Eglington Ave. East) and check out the action this Saturday April 26th @ 1:00pm!

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TPWHL Playoffs Finals: Bulldogs Win Game 1 Over Wolves

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In game one of the championship series, the Bulldogs doubled up on the wolves 4 – 2 to lead the series 1 – 0.

In the first, the Bulldogs got off to a great start with two goals from Lorne at 5:27 and 9:56, one of them assisted by Meghan. Saverio pulled the wolves within one two minutes later at 11:41. However the Bulldogs answered one minute later with Lorne's hat trick goal, on a shot that went off the post and into the net.

In the second, there was no scoring. The wolves goalie Torrance made a few huge stops to try to keep them in the game.

In the third, Lorne scored his fourth goal for the Bulldogs to extend the lead to three. Saverio tried to keep his team in the game by scoring his second goal at 4:30.The wolves had a chance to score late on the power play, but was turned aside by the Bulldogs goalie Eli and their stingy defense.

Game two will be played on April 26 at 1 PM, where either the Bulldogs will win the championship or the wolves will force a final game 3.

TPWHL Final round starts Saturday April 12th 1:00pm

With both teams sweeping their respective first rounds,  the hunt is on for the hardware!
Will it be the offensive powerhouse of the Wolves? Or the stingy, defensive minded
Bulldogs?  Come on out to Sunnyview school 450 Blythwood Road. (Bayview Ave. & Eglington Ave. East) and check out the action this Saturday April 12th @ 1:00pm!

TPWHL Playoffs semifinal: Bulldogs advanced to the finals with game 2 victory

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In game two of the semifinal, The Bulldogs come from behind to win 3 – 2 over the Kings and sweep the series 2 games to 0.

In the first, Lorne opened the scoring for the Bulldogs from a great pass from Jerry to lead 1 – 0 at 7:23. Kings goalie Leo made a few great saves to keep the game a one goal game.

In the second, the Kings who needed a win took their game up a notch and battled for two goals to take the lead. The first goal was scored by Jordan who poked in a loose ball pass the goalie Eli to tie the game, assisted by Kirk at 5:55. For the second one, with Jerry in the penalty box Kirk gave the Kings their first lead of the game on the power play, assisted by Isaac at 13:40.

In the third, in an intense game the Bulldogs tied the game at 2 – 2 on a goal from Jerry assisted by a beautiful pass from Meghan at 7:24. Three minutes later Lorne scored his second goal of the game to give the Bulldogs the lead on a shot that just got by the goalie.

The Bulldogs will now face the wolves in the finals, Game one starts this Saturday, April 12 at 1 PM.

TPWHL Playoffs semifinal: Bulldogs upset Kings in game 1

In Game 1 of the semifinals, the #4 Bulldogs upset the #1 Kings in a close 2 – 1 win for the 1 – 0 series lead.

In the first, with the Bulldogs Jerry in the penalty box for boarding, the Kings opened the scoring on the power play with Kirk's first goal of the playoffs assisted by Bill at 14:35 for the 1 – 0 lead.

In the second, Jerry replied for the Bulldogs on a shot that eluded Kings goaltender Leo to tie the game at 1, assisted by Meghan at 14:35.

In the third, with a mad scramble in front of the Kings net Jerry was able to get to the loose puck and score to give the Bulldogs their first lead of the game at 6:55. The goal was assisted by Meghan and Lorne. The Kings tried their hardest to tie the game, but the Bulldogs defensive game and great goaltending from Eli shut them down. Otherwise it was a close and intense playoff game for both teams.

Game 2 goes this Saturday, April 5 at 2 PM as the Kings look to tie the series and force a final game 3.

Round 1 of the TPWHL 2014 playoffs start Saturday March 29th!

Nothing planned this weekend? why not come on out to Sunnyview school 450 Blythwood Road. (Bayview Ave. & Eglington Ave. East) and feel the intensity as these four teams of talented, athletes roll into battle! 

First up its the Number 1 Kings facing off against The mighty Bulldogs who edged

out the Saint's to advance to the post season! Game time 12:30pm...

Next up is the 2nd place Wolves, going head to head with the 3rd place Lake Raiders!

Game time 2:00pm! Check it out!! YOU won't be disappointed!!

2013 TPWHL: Titans are the Champions!

2013 TPWHL Playoffs - Final Game 3: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

In a hard fought battle for the 2013 M.D. Memorial Championship, the Titans comes out on top 4-3 to win series 2-1 over the Falcons.

Even though the Titans had 3 new players this season, they were still able to come together and win their second consecutive title.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) opened the scoring for the Titans at 9:59 into the game. Lorne Donnelly answered 2 minutes later for the Falcons with his 5th goal of the playoffs, assisted by Saverio Romano (#4).

In a tight second period, Saverio gave the Falcons their first lead at 2-1 on a goal assisted by Meghan Hines (#29). It was Meghan's 11th point, making her 3rd in playoffs scoring.

In the 3rd period Jeremy Schofield tied the game at 3:30 for the Titans assisted by Nicole Neeson (#5), her 7th point of the playoffs. The Titans took a 3-2 lead on another goal from Jeremy, on a shot that just beat Torrance Ho (#30) upstairs. But the Falcons had another answer from Saverio's playoff leading 18th Goal to tie the game at 3. Saverio had a chance to score again but Neil Mercer (#67) made a key save. With the game still tied late in the 3rd, Jeremy got by the defence and beat the goalie with 9 seconds left to win a thrilling Championship game for the Titans.

For the Falcons it was a hard fought season, battling their way into the playoffs after a slow start. All the Falcons should be proud of themselves for making it into the final game.

Honourable mentions to Brandon Hibbs (#21), Matthew Vocino (#13), Matthew Cockburn (#87), and Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Bill Rankin (#60), Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played a great series.

Come and check out another great TPWHL season next October with all new teams.

2013 TPWHL Finals: Titans evens series in Game 2

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Finals - Game 2: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

Best of Three series tied 1-1 with a 6-5 Win by the Titans in Game 2.

The Titans who were looking to avoid elimination and force a final Game 3, got off to a fast start to lead 3-0 after the 1st period. Jeremy Schofield (#6) scored the hattrick with 2 assists coming from Nicole Neeson (#5) and 1 from Matthew Cockburn (#87).

There was more of the same in the 2nd where Jeremy scored another 3 Goals (his 9th in the playoffs), assisted by Matthew Vocino (#13) and Nicole who got her 6th point of the playoffs. The Falcons were able to get on the scoreboard with 2 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4), assisted by Meghan Hines (#29) 1st of 2 assists giving her 10 points in the playoffs.

In the 3rd period, it was surely an exciting finish. Lorne Donnelly scored 2 Goals for the Falcons, his 4th of the playoffs to make it 6-4 for the Titans. Falcons would make it a one goal game with 30 seconds left in the game on Saverio's 16th of the playoffs. However the Titans would eventually hang on for the win to force a final Game 3 for the 2013 Championship.

Honourable mentions to Brandon Hibbs (#21), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Bill Rankin (#60), Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played hard.

Final Game 3 is on May 4th at 1pm.

2013 TPWHL Finals: Falcons Win 4-2 in Game 1

TPWHL Playoffs Finals - Game 1: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

Falcons Lead Best of Three series 1-0 with a 4-2 Win over the Titans in Game 1.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) opened the scoring for the Titans with his 2nd goal of the playoffs 1:30 into the game. Saverio Romano (#4) answered for the Falcons with his 13th, assisted by Meghan Hines (#29) late in the 1st period. On the goal Saverio deked out the defenceman and then beat goalie Neil Mercer (#67).

In the 2nd period, the Titans regained the lead 2-1 on Jeremy's 3rd of the playoffs. On the goal Torrance Ho (#30) got a piece of the ball, but Jeremy's powerful shot still got pass the goalie. However the Falcons had another answer on Meghan Hines 1st Goal of the playoffs, whose shot trickled through the goalie to tie the game 2-2. Saverio Romano assisted on the goal, 1st of 2 assists in the game.

Lorne Donnelly scored his 1st 2 goals of the 2013 playoffs in the 3rd period, helping the Falcons take their first lead and eventually winning game 1. On one of the goals, Lorne scored on the wrap around with his backhand. Titans had a few close chances to score in 3rd, but the ball bounced off the top of the net.

The Falcons defence played a huge role in their win, Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) all made amazing plays to stop the Titans on the breakaway.

Honourable mentions to Nicole Neeson (#5), Brandon Hibbs (#21), Matthew Vocino (#13), Matthew Cockburn (#87), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, and Bill Rankin (#60) of the Falcons who all played a great game.

Game 2 of the Finals is on April 27th at 1pm.

Falcons Defence Helps them to the Finals!

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 2: (1) Saints vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

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Falcons Wins Best of Three series 2-0 to Advance to the Finals!

After a wild 8-6 game in Game 1, it was more of a tight checking game in this one. The Falcons great defence and 4 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4) led to a 4-1 Win over the Saints in Game 2.

Saverio Romano opened the scoring for the Falcons with 2 Goals in the 1st period to lead 2-0. Saints Jerry Mariano (#76) had two great opportunities on the wrap around, but was stopped by Torrance Ho (#30).

The score would hold up until the 3rd period where the Saints got back in the game at 2-1 with Michael Iacovone's (#31) 5th Goal of the Playoffs, assisted by Jerry Mariano. However Saverio gave the Falcons a 2-goal lead again at the 10 minute mark, assisted by Meghan Hines (#29). Jerry Mariano nearly answered but the goalie made the save and Saverio swatted the rebound out, which was greatly appreciated. Late in the period Saverio Romano scored his 12th of the Playoffs to secure the win for his team.

It was a great game for all the Falcons that led to the win, tight forechecking from Saverio, Meghan, Lorne Donnelly, and Bill Rankin (#60). Also great defence from Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) which made the goalie's job a little easier. Saints were a great opponent and I respect them a lot.

Honourable mentions to Eli Shupak (#1), Erin Vassilakos (#2), James Lawton (#9), Bryan Rakowski (#22), and Sean Celsie (#25) of the Saints who all played hard.

Game 1 of the Finals is on April 20th at 1pm.

Nicole Neeson Sends Titans to Finals!

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 2: (2) Titans vs (3) Lions (Boxscore)

Titans Wins Best of Three series 2-0 to Advance to the Finals!

After a 1-0 Game 1, it was much of the same in Game 2 with a thrilling 2-1 Win in Overtime for the Titans.

Titans once again opened the scoring on Nicole Neeson's (#5) first goal of the 2013 playoffs in the 1st period.

The Lions who were looking to tie up the series, found some life in the 2nd period with a goal from their Captain Kirk "Bam Bam" Ashman (#92) to tie the game at 1.

The rest of the game was quite intense and the Lions had many close chances to take the lead, but Neil Mercer (#67) made all the stops. Late in the 3rd period with 1:30 left on the clock the Titans had a great opportunity with Kirk Ashman in the box, however Leo Xu (#23) and the defence stayed strong to send the game to a 10 minute overtime.

In the overtime period, the Titans kept on coming at the Lions and eventually broke through late in the period with the winner from Nicole Neeson, her 2nd of the game to help return them to the Finals. Jeremy Schofield (#6) assisted on the goal.

This was one of the best series I have seen, there was great goaltending and defence from both teams. You could feel the intensity from watching the games. Also, these two teams were evenly matched and the series really could have gone either way. Lions should be proud.

Honourable mentions to Brandon Hibbs (#21), Matthew Vocino (#13), Matthew Cockburn (#87), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Don Dechamps (#9), Lori Edwards (#14), Don Barrie (#33), Greg Contaxis (#66), Marcel Adarkawa (#99), and Gabriel (#19) of the Lions who all played a great series.

Game 1 of the Finals is on April 20th at 1pm.

Falcons Wins Wild Game 1

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 1: (1) Saints vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

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Falcons Lead Best of Three series 1-0 with an 8-6 Win over the Saints in Game 1.

The Falcons built an early 4-0 advantage 1:09 into the 2nd period with 4 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4), 1 assist by Bill Rankin (#60) and 2 assists from Meghan Hines (#29). On one of the goals Meghan made a sick pass through the Saints' forwards to Saverio for the goal.

After a slow start for the Saints Michael Iacovone (#31) woke them up by scoring a Hattrick 3 minutes apart, all 3 assisted by Jerry Mariano (#76) to change the momentum. On 2 of the goals Mike made amazing shots to beat the goalie. They eventually tied the game 4-4 on a goal from Erin Vassilakos (#2), who was left alone in front. It was truly a spectacular comeback.

The Saints took their first lead of the game 5-4, 2 minutes into the 3rd period on Michael Iacovone's 4th goal of the 2013 playoffs. However the game was far from over. Saverio Romano gave the Falcons the 6-5 lead again with 2 goals midway through the 3rd, both assisted by Meghan Hines who had a 5 point game. With 3 minutes left Erin Vassilakos once again tied it for the the Saints at 6-6 on her 2nd of the playoffs off a tough rebound, goal was assisted by Jerry his 5th point.

In the final minute Saverio Romano scored 2 to secure a wild 8-6 win for the Falcons, it was his 7th and 8th of the playoffs which was impressive. It was also an inspired effort by Lorne Donnelly of the Falcons, who played with an arm injury.

After playing in the game, if it continues to be high scoring I believe the series could still go either way. Also both goalies Eli Shupak (#1) and Torrance Ho (#30) are more than capable of making a difference for their teams.

Honourable mentions to James Lawton (#9), Bryan Rakowski (#22), Sean Celsie (#25) of the Saints, Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played their hearts out.

Game 2 is on April 13th.

Defending Champs Titans Wins Defensive Battle in Game 1

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 1: (2) Titans vs (3) Lions (Boxscore)

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Titans Lead Best of Three series 1-0 with a 1-0 Win over the Lions in Game 1.

In a game between last years champion Titans and 2011 Champion Lions, it was an intense and tight defensive battle right to the end.

The Titans scored the only goal of the game at 8:50 in the 2nd period, Jeremy Schofield (#6) scored his first of the 2013 playoffs assisted by Nicole Neeson (#5). On the goal Jeremy scoped the ball up and over Goalie Leo Xu (#23), who played an excellent game for the Lions.

Goalie Neil Mercer (#67) got his first playoff shutout as a Titan and continued his great goaltending in the playoffs. Neil improved to 5-1 with a 1.50 Goals Against Average in his last 6 Playoff games. Brandon Hibbs (#21) also played a great game on defence.

After watching the game I believe the Lions still have a chance with Kirk Ashman (#92) and Don Dechamps (#9), who fought hard in Game 1. Either way it will be great series.

Honourable mentions to Matthew Vocino (#13), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Lori Edwards (#14), Don Barrie (#33), Greg Contaxis (#66), Marcel Adarkawa (#99), and Gabriel (#19) of the Lions who all played their hearts out.

Game 2 is on April 13th.