Atom team easily won Windsor tournament

By C. Scott Holland

In December 1992, the Leamington Minor Hockey Association’s Bennie Lumber team was entered into the Windsor Minor Hockey Association’s Christmas tournament.

The Leamington entry powered their way to capture the Atom championship by dominating their opposition in all five contests they played.

Along the way the Bennie Lumber squad totaled 46 goals and allowed just three.

To further show how good that team was, the host organization named Leamington goalie Jesse Ukrainyc the tournament MVP as he posted three shutouts, including in the championship game.

The 1992-93 Bennie Lumber Atoms won the annual Windsor Christmas Tournament. Back row: assistant coach Tom Ruston, coach Larry Ukrainyc, GM Jim Sullivan. Third row: Nick Vlasic, Gilbert Desjardins, Ryan Burger, Tom Neufeld, Eric Lepp, Charles Ruston, Pat Cliiska. Second row: Trevor Wickham, Kyle Dietrich, Adam Steinhoff, Matt Miller, Matt Marshall. Front row : Jesse Ukrainyc, Ryan Dittus, Kyle Sullivan.

Photo from C. Scott Holland Collection

In the opening contest, Bennie whitewashed South Windsor 11-0, then took Bell Canada 4-2.

Game three was no contest as Bennie Lumber walloped Thompson E.F. 17-1.

In the semi-final game, Leamington blanked AKO 9-0.

In the title game, the Bennie squad shutout Riverside 5-0 to gain a sweep and the tourney crown.

Top marksmen for the locals were Matt Miller and Matt Marshall, who each scored 15 goals, while Kyle Dietrich tabbed six markers.