Take on the
Stayner Siskins
Friday September 17th at 8:00 pm
In Midland at NSSRC.
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 Donate to Darren Bush Fundraiser
Midland Flyer President, Gerry Asselin is pictured with Darren Bush Cancer Care Fundraiser organizers Michelle Irish (far left) and Joey Zandbelt (left), at the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre in Midland on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized to raise funds for Darren and his family as Darren undergoes treatment for Birketts Lymphoma at Sick Kids hospital in Toronto. The Flyers and fans already donated $300.00 as a result of their Chuck-A-Puck intermission game on August 22nd during their pre-season prospects game versus the Penetang Kings. Flyers also donated two seasons passes and some Flyer Wear for the silent auction for the event on the 29th.

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.
Be A Part Of Our Team And Make A Difference!!!
The Midland Flyers Jr C Hockey Club is a community organization and is looking for volunteers for the upcoming season. Game night volunteers, an equipment manager, fundraisers, boosters and support staff. Help make us a winner on the ice and in the community. Out of town participants welcome of course!
Contact Gerry Asselin 705.529-2817 or Randy Butineau 705.427-3301
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!

Kevin Baker Signs with Flyers
Midland Flyers continue to add more players to their roster in anticipation of the 2010/2011 regular season. Kevin Baker, from Mactier, Ontario played his minor hockey in Parry Sound and more recently with the North Central Predators. Baker comes from a deep rooted hockey family, as his father played competitive hockey for a number of years and brother Scott played in the OHL with the Oshawa Generals, Belleville Bulls and St. Micheals Majors and more recently playing University hockey in the CIS. According to GM John Bantten, Baker brings lots of energy and grit and excellent speed to the line up. Welcome to the Flyers Kevin!
Tyler Shibley Signs with Flyers
Midland Flyers continue to add more depth and experience to their roster with the signing of Tyler Shibley from Everett, Ontario. Tyler is a dynamic hockey player with excellent speed and great touch around the net, something the Flyers were looking to add this season. Tyler played minor hockey in Essa Minor Hockey Association, playing rep up to bantam. He then moved on to minor and major midget AA with TNT. He also played for his high school team, Banting Memorial High School, where he lead the team in points. After a 3 year absence from hockey to concentrate on track and field, Tyler was signed by the Flyers as a free agent. The Flyers a extremely happy to have Tyler aboard! Welcome to the Flyers!
Flyers Sign Brent Harvey
Midland Flyers continue to sign players whom they feel will make an immediate impact on the hockey club. As a result of this past weekends prospects camp, Orillia native, Brent Harvey has signed on to join the Midland Flyers for the 2010/2011 season. Brent is a strong, skilled, versitile and speedy forward (played defence at camp in two sessions) and performed admirably when called upon to play defence. Brent has excellent instincts in closing gaps and very physical in the corners and in front of the net. Also has tremendous offensive skills as well. Last year Brent played for the Canadore College Panthers and is a graduate of Orillia 'A' midgets and 'AAA' Windsor. Welcome to the Flyers Brent!
Midland native joins Flyers
Midland native joins Flyers. Submitted photo. MIDLAND – Looking to add some muscle and toughness to their blue-line, the Midland Flyers Junior C Hockey Club has signed Midland native Dylon Duivenvoorden to a playing card for the 2010-11 season.
Duivenvoorden, who played his minor hockey in Elmvale, is a six-foot-three defenceman who skated last season for the Muskoka Shield of the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League. Welcome aboard Dylan!
Matt Standen Forward 17 is from Coldwater
Matt last season played for his hometown Coldwater Midgets and help them win the Georgia bay Midget Championship.
Matt has spent most of his years playing for the North Central Predators AAA hockey program. Matt works so hard along the boards and is not afraid to do the little things to help his team win says G.M. John Bantten after a few games and adjusting to the league I really see Matt helping us in many areas with the hockey club.Matt had a great camp last year with us and was very close to playing for us .
Matt last season helped his Coldwater team win the midget championship buy coming back from being down 2 games to 1 vs Wasaga Beach and scoring a hat trick in the Championship and game winner in overtime. Welcome to the Flyers Matt!
Midland Flyers are pleased to announce Ryan Stapleton as their latest signing for the 2010/2011 season. Ryan is a speedy forward who drives hard to the net and not afraid to challenge for pucks in the corners. Ryan played last year with the 'AA' midget Barrie Colts. Welcome to the Flyers Ryan!

Midland Flyers coaches and management would like to thank all the players, their parents and families for their participation in the 2010/2011 Midland Flyers prospect camp. Certainly a very talented group of prospects which made for some very competitive and skillful hockey. Also like to thank some of our veteran players for their attendance as well! Thank you again for your participation and continued success!
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