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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 17
HOCKEY PROGRAM IN WHEATLEY COMES TO AN END WHEATLEY — The Rutgers Academy 2013 team in the PowerTech two-line Spring Tournament was made up of players from Southpoint Capitals U8 Division. They enjoyed two games of tournament play before COVID restrictions cancelled it. They ended their season on a high note with a 10-2 win over a team from Windsor. Back Row: Jeff Reid (coach), Dax
Glasier, Oliver Ingratta, Logan Heide, Colton Friesen, Mason Reid, Rowan Wall, Jeff Bailey (coach). Front Row: Bryce Bailey, Nik Sawyer, Easton Flaming, Alexander Rutgers. Goalie: Myla Walker-Smith. Photo submitted
Flyers have to wait until next fall
GOJHL cancels 2020-21 season amid shutdown LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Flyers’ 2020-21 hockey season will not be played, as the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that they have cancelled the season due to COVID restrictions. The league issued the following release: As COVID-19 has touched us all in one way or another, be it work, home life, family and/or travel, hockey is no exception. The GOJHL has made the difficult and unfortunate decision to cancel the 2020-21 season. There was never-ending hope that we would be able to somehow manage a safe and responsible 2020-21 hockey season.
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However, with the Ontario Government issuing yet another “stay-at-home” order, effective through at least May 6, there simply is no way of completing any kind of meaningful season. All recreational facilities have been closed to the public, and most towns or cities are now in the process of taking their ice out. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to all Ontarians for so many reasons. Our front-line workers have certainly endured the greatest challenges and losses but our devoted athletes, coaches and staff who live for the game have lost as well,” said GOJHL Commissioner Brent Garbutt.
“At this time, we will focus our attention on planning for a successful return in the 2021-22 season, knowing full-well that we are not yet out of this pandemic and there will be more obstacles to overcome in the future.” The league received permission from the Ontario government to resume play in November, with modified rules. The Leamington Flyers participated in a short series with the LaSalle Vipers before play was shut down for good in December. It was hoped that a season would be salvageable, but the pandemic continues and the league made the decision this past weekend.
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