Flyers shut down season-- for now

LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Flyers were forced to shut down their Essex County Super Series with the LaSalle Vipers after three games due to the closure of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

Flyers GM, Justin Solcz, spoke to the Sun earlier this week about the possibilities of getting a regular season started.

“We’re hopeful, but really just waiting to see what the holidays bring,” he said.

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League most recently announced a targeted January 15 start date, but with teams all over the province, it will be difficult to have everyone on the same page.

“With us being in the red zone, we really can’t even work out,” he said.

The Flyers had been on the ice since mid-October and the series with LaSalle gave them an opportunity to feel somewhat normal when it comes to hockey.

“Uni-Fab stepped up and got us through this,” said Solcz. “Abe Fehr was instrumental in making that series happen.”

“We were fortunate to be able to skate as long as we did,” he added. “The kids have learned to adapt.”