Midland Kelsey's Flyers would like to thank Leslie and Nancy and their volunteers from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, North Simcoe Girls Hockey League Players, Meg Whitton from the Dock FM and Wayne King for the ceremonial puck drop and other volunteers and of course to Midland Kelsey's Flyers Defencemen Anthony Desgasperis and CJ Cook for their excellent representation and ambassadors to this worthwhile cause! The game out come could have been better, but the message was great and thank you to the fans for making this a successful night overall!
Graduating Flyers Moving Up The Ranks
Like all good hockey programs, developing players to reach their full potential with the opportunity to compete at a higher level is the measuring stick of a hockey organizations success. You ultimately want to keep your players, however, realisticly, turnover is a fact of Jr. C and Flyers are no different. This year, three Flyer players are moving on in their hockey development. Matt Quilty, the teams leading scorer as a 16 year old, last week signed with the Brantford Golden Eagles Jr. B, Tommy Tsicos, signed with the Toronto Canadiens Jr. A and team captain, Brady Sluman has signed a minor pro contract with expansion team, Lapeer in the All American Hockey League (AAHL). The Flyers organization wishes Matt, Tommy and Brady all the best in their future hockey aspirations and will be following their accomplishments as the season progresses.
Graduating Flyers Moving Up The Ranks
Like all good hockey programs, developing players to reach their full potential with the opportunity to compete at a higher level is the measuring stick of a hockey organizations success. You ultimately want to keep your players, however, realisticly, turnover is a fact of Jr. C and Flyers are no different. This year, three Flyer players are moving on in their hockey development. Matt Quilty, the teams leading scorer as a 16 year old, last week signed with the Brantford Golden Eagles Jr. B, Tommy Tsicos, signed with the Toronto Canadiens Jr. A and team captain, Brady Sluman has signed a minor pro contract with expansion team, Lapeer in the All American Hockey League (AAHL). The Flyers organization wishes Matt, Tommy and Brady all the best in their future hockey aspirations and will be following their accomplishments as the season progresses.
Graduating Flyers Moving Up The Ranks
Like all good hockey programs, developing players to reach their full potential with the opportunity to compete at a higher level is the measuring stick of a hockey organizations success. You ultimately want to keep your players, however, realisticly, turnover is a fact of Jr. C and Flyers are no different. This year, three Flyer players are moving on in their hockey development. Matt Quilty, the teams leading scorer as a 16 year old, last week signed with the Brantford Golden Eagles Jr. B, Tommy Tsicos, signed with the Toronto Canadiens Jr. A and team captain, Brady Sluman has signed a minor pro contract with expansion team, Lapeer in the All American Hockey League (AAHL). The Flyers organization wishes Matt, Tommy and Brady all the best in their future hockey aspirations and will be following their accomplishments as the season progresses.
Graduating Flyers Moving Up The Ranks
Like all good hockey programs, developing players to reach their full potential with the opportunity to compete at a higher level is the measuring stick of a hockey organizations success. You ultimately want to keep your players, however, realisticly, turnover is a fact of Jr. C and Flyers are no different. This year, three Flyer players are moving on in their hockey development. Matt Quilty, the teams leading scorer as a 16 year old, last week signed with the Brantford Golden Eagles Jr. B, Tommy Tsicos, signed with the Toronto Canadiens Jr. A and team captain, Brady Sluman has signed a minor pro contract with expansion team, Lapeer in the All American Hockey League (AAHL). The Flyers organization wishes Matt, Tommy and Brady all the best in their future hockey aspirations and will be following their accomplishments as the season progresses.Flyer Open Season with Road Win in Schomberg
Midland Flyers opened up the 2010/2011 season with a 6-4 road win in Schomberg on Thursday night. It wasn't the prettiest of games, however, the Flyers fought back from a two goal deficet early and managed to carve out a 3-2 first period lead. There was no scoring in the 2nd, however, a spirited tilt between Flyers defenceman Dylan Duivenvoorden and Brandon Lisi seemed to get the Flyers wheels in motion. Scoring for the Flyers were Jason Leigh with two goals and a helper, Tyler Shibley with a goal and an assist and singles from C J Cook, Kevin Baker and Ryan Stapleton with the game winner.
Kelsey's Flyers Win Home OpenerOn Friday night, Midland Kelsey's Flyers continued their winning ways with a late goal by Tyler Shibley to give the Midland Kelsey's Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Stayner Siskins. It was the second win in as many nights after opening the season with a win in Schomberg. Other scorers were Cody Beasley and Donnovan Grubb. Simon Huften had two assists and Shibley added an assist as well. Jacob Schandlen got the win for the Kelsey's Flyers. On Sunday afternoon, the Cougars gained their revenge for Thursday's loss and defeated the Kelsey's Flyers 3-2 in a shootout. Tyler Shibley scored both Kelsey's Flyer goals and Robbie Alsop took the loss. The Kelsey's Flyers are on the road for their next three games. On September 26th they are in Fergus to face the Devils and on October 1st they visit their arch rivals from Penetang in their first regular season game. On the 8th they visit the defending Ontario Champions Alliston Hornets and return home on the 9th to face the Kings at the North Simcoe Sports and Rec Centre.
Midland Kelsey's Flyers/104.1 Dock FM Food/Toy Drive Collection
Midland Kelsey's Flyers are proud to support the 104.1 Dock FM's community Food Bank Drive and Toy Drive collection. From now through to Dec. 20th all fans donating to the food bank or toy drive will receive $1.00 off their admission ticket to any of the Kelsey Flyer's Home games during this time. Food and toy collection boxes will be set up at the admissions table prior to the start of all Kelsey Flyer home games!! Please help the Kelsey's Flyers and 104.1 the Dock FM make this the most successful Food and Toy Drive yet. Please help us, help those who need our help! As always, we thank you for your continued support!
Flyers snap long winless drought against Kings
Exhibition victory the first in seven years for Midland against Penetang
The wait is finally over for the Midland Flyers.
After years of frustration, the Georgian Bay Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League club finally posted a win over their longtime rival, the Penetang Kings, in exhibition action Aug. 31.
“Yes, it was an exhibition game, but a win just the same,” Flyers general manager John Bantten said after his team’s 5-2 triumph.
It marked the first time in seven years that Midland has recorded a Junior C victory over Penetanguishene.
Tyler Shibley led the Flyers with two goals, while Jack Beasley, Tyler Jordan Gravelle and Sam Gagnon added singles.
Shawn Fraser, Brent Harvey, Cody Beasley, Marc Smith and Simon Huften tallied assists in the game for the Flyers, who were out-shot 37-29 in the game.
Brad Baum and Ryan MacPhail scored for the Kings, with Baum, Tyler Marchand and Jacob Robitaille notching assists.
Fresh from an Ontario Junior A Hockey League tryout camp, Flyers netminder Robbie Alsop played a strong game in net.
The Flyers will open the 2010-11 regular season on the road Sept. 16 against the Schomberg Cougars.
The next night at 8 p.m. at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland will play its home opener against the Stayner Siskins.
The Kings will open the regular season Sept. 17 when they host the Fergus Devils. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
mdodd@simcoe.com
Flyers Players Help Support Childrens Aid Picnic
Midland Flyers captain, Brady Sluman, assistant captain, Josh Asselin and forward Tommy Tsicos volunteered their time at the Children's Aid Picnic at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre on June 30th. The event was sponsored by General Mills of Midland. You can see the guys had a great time at this event and even poking some fun with the Pillsbury Doughboy! The Flyer players helped out at the canoe area, as well as mingling with the numerous children at the event. They gave away two autographed jerseys, which were well received by the recipients! Thanks Brady, Josh and Tommy for your committment to community and for your time spent at this worthy event. The children greatly appreciated it!!!!
Midland Flyers "Fill Our Buckets" Car Wash a SUCCESS!!
The players, executive, staff and our extended Flyer family would like to thank the public for their generous support of our "fill our buckets" car wash this past Saturday at Canadian Tire in Midland. We are still counting, however, we have raised just over $800.00 towards tornado relief. Thank you to the great people of Midland, Penetanguishene and our tourists for making this happen! Would also like to thank Team President Gerry Asselin and his wife Donna, Team Vice President, Randy Butineau and his wife Anne, Al Hicks and most importantly, the players for making this event the success it was. Also thanks to Canadian Tire Midland, Alain Mayer, Store Manager and Lief Frostad, Service Manager for supporting this fundraiser. Also thank you to Midland Free Press, Dock FM, Kicx FM, B101 FM, A-Channel Barrie and Midland Mirror for their media support of this event. Thank you again!
