Senior Men's League kicks off 41st season

By Scott Holland

Under new rules and Covid protocols, the Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League began their 41st season last week.

Using only five teams of 11 players plus a goalie and no contact, no faceoff rules, four of the five squads adjusted to four-on-four hockey.

Generally, play was fast and with running time and few stoppages, only a couple of penalty shots resulted from what would have been minor penalties.

In the opening contest, Leamington Chrysler walloped Gillett Roofing 11-1 while in the second game, Gabriele’s Home & Floor rallied to tie Gualtieri Farms 5-5.

Chrysler 11 Gillett 1

As both teams adjusted to the new rules, it became apparent that Chrysler is going to be a tough squad to compete with. The Chrysler offense got off to a good start and easily handled Gillett.

For Gillett, it looks like Kyle Kudroch will have to conjure up some offense to help him out. Kudroch’s solo tally accounted for the lone Gillett marker.

The Chrysler crew was led by Andy Anthony, who flicked four of the 11 goals while teammate Curtis Anderson netted a hattrick, which included scoring on a penalty shot. Derek Pugh potted two goals, while Derek Clark and Jason Haynes fired one apiece.

Gualtieri Farms 5 Gabriele’s 5

The GF squad built a good lead and it looked like they would get the win, but Gabriele’s mounted a comeback in the final 10 minutes to gain a tie.

Gualtieri vet Dylan Montague ripped a hattrick and missed a fourth tally when his penalty shot attempt was blocked. Tyler Dominato and Greg Mastronardi pumped single goals.

Gabriele’s amazing rally was spearheaded by Dylan Impens, who gunned a hattrick and added an assist. The prolonged Gabriele’s attack came close several times to actually winning this contest.

Future Schedule: Nov. 2 - 7 pm: Gabriel vs Reid; 8 pm: Gillett vs Gualtieri; week off: Chrysler