Elmvale Coyotes U15B Run Wild to Capture the Midland Silver Stick – By Susan Hamilton, Dec 2, 2025
(Elmvale) The Elmvale Coyotes U15B, sponsored by Lynne Stone Funeral Home, stormed through the Midland Silver Stick tournament this weekend, proving that determination, teamwork, and a little bit of bite go a long way.
The Coyotes opened the event by stealing the luck right out from under the Shamrocks, controlling the pace and setting the tone early. In their next matchup, the Vipers tried to strike back, but their venom had nothing on Elmvale’s speed and puck pressure.
From there, the Coyotes outshone Newcastle’s Stars, skating with confidence as they continued their undefeated run. The semifinals brought the South Muskoka Bears, but the Coyotes showed no fear, devouring their opponents with relentless offense and airtight defense to punch their ticket to the championship final.
In the gold medal showdown, Elmvale faced the Lindsay Muskies in what became the Coyotes’ biggest catch of the tournament. With disciplined play, clever passing, and undeniable heart, the Coyotes “hooked” the Muskies to secure the championship title.
The Elmvale Coyotes now set their sights on an even bigger stage as they head to the International Silver Stick Tournament in Forest, Ontario, from January 9–11.
Team: Dan Bartle, Brody Coram, Sam Dennis, Evan Dziama, Everson Fay, Mason Fralick, Preston Kenney, Eli Latour, Caleb Lesperance, Ethan Makad-Smith, Carson Mogridge, Charlie Morrison, Hayden Parnell, Gavin Sloss; Blake Waschenko . Coaching Staff: Cullen Fay, Jaret Coram, Serge Lesperance, Ben Kelly, Trent Peterson
Sponsor: Lynne Stone Funeral Home
Elmvale Curlers Make History with Rare 8-Ender – By Mike Townes, Dec 12, 2025
On Tuesday November 25th, an 8-ender was scored by a team skipped by Russ Madore.
It was the first 8-ender at the Elmvale Curling Club since 2012. Rob Priest, Bill Claasse and Tim Fitzmaurice were the other members of the team. The team that gave up the 8-ender will not be mentioned in this article! Congratulations guys on a job well done.
An 8-ender happens when one team scores all eight of their stones in a single end—with none of the opponent’s stones counting in the house.
Each team throws 8 stones per end and to score all 8, every stone must be positioned closer to the button than any opposing stone. It requires exceptional shot-making, smart strategy, and often a bit of luck
Harvesters Stay Hot, Climb into First-Place Tie – By Adrianna McGinnis, Dec 15, 2025
The Elmvale Harvesters continued their strong run of play with two big home-ice victories since the last edition of the paper, combining offensive firepower with memorable theme nights to keep fans buzzing.
On December 6, Elmvale welcomed the Saugeen Shores squad for a high-energy matchup that ended in a 9–7 Harvesters win. The night doubled as a Food Bank Donation Night, which proved to be a huge success thanks to the generosity of Harvesters fans and community supporters. The game also featured a Hardship Acres Platinum Sponsor Takeover, adding to the festive atmosphere inside the arena.
On the ice, Elmvale’s offence came alive in a back-and-forth contest. Riley Pitt earned First Star honours, while Rob Flick of Saugeen Shores was named Second Star, and Jacob Kelly rounded out the stars with a Third Star performance.
The momentum carried over to December 13, when the Harvesters hosted Creemore for a lively Country Night at the rink. Fans, players, and staff embraced the theme, dressing in their best country outfits, while the team sported special warm-up jerseys sponsored by the North Simcoe Junior Farmers for the duration of the game.
Elmvale once again came out on top, securing a 7–5 victory. Jacob Kelly led the way and was named First Star, followed by Dave Pearce as Second Star and Devon Edmonds as Third Star. The night also featured a special milestone, as Harvesters captain Derick Robertson scored his first goal as a Harvester, drawing a loud response from the home crowd.
With the two wins, the Harvesters now find themselves tied for first place in the standings with Saugeen Shores, marking a strong push as the season continues.
Elmvale returns home on Sunday December 21 at 4:30 p.m. when they host Durham in Elmvale. The game will feature a Kentstruction Platinum Sponsor Takeover and serve as the team’s Christmas Theme Game. Fans are encouraged to come out, show their support, and wear their Christmas colours for what promises to be another exciting afternoon of Harvesters hockey.
Kings Work Overtime Taking 8 of 10 Possible Points – Submitted by Jamie Robillard
The Penetang Kings played five games between December 5th and December 14th with four of the games going to overtime. The Kings won three contests while taking two overtime losses and accumulating either of a possible ten points from the five games.
With the hot streak the Kings solidified their hold on third place in Provincial Junior Hockey League Carruthers Division.
Beginning with their home game on Friday December 5th Penetang played with a great deal of effort in what looks like a division that any team can win on any night of the season. With the Huntsville Otters in town the Kings dropped a narrow 5-4 decision in overtime as the Otters Rhett McFarlaine fired home the winning goal six minutes into the extra frame.
Penetang’s Luca Dubois, Wyndam Brownlee, Camron Hutchinson and Spencer Walker each counted single markers while Hutchinson, Cole Rumbolt and Matthew Laframboise added two assists each. Single assists were collected by Brownlee and Owen Clennett. Hutchinson was named the Canadoor Garage Door Kings player of game. Penetang managed 50 shots on the Otters goaltender, Darian Willis, while Penetang netminders Owen Moreau and Landon Simec turned aside a total of 34 shots.
On Saturday December 6th Penetang travelled to Orillia to face the Terriers and came out on top with 2-1 overtime win. Team Captain Carter Wilson scored both Penetang goals with the winner being just 32 seconds into the extra period. For his efforts Wilson was named the Kings Canadoor Garage Door player of the game. Assists in the game from Owen Fuller, Aiden Pethick, Dubois and Rumbolt.
Simec held the Kings in the contest making 41 saves. Penetang managed 36 shots on Orillia netminder Wilson Mackey.
The Kings followed up the trip to Orillia with another road game on Sunday December 7th in Stayner and got past the Siskins again in overtime by a 2-1 score as Rumbolt scored the winning tally at the 5:57 mark of the extra stanza. Once again Simec was outstanding in net for Penetang stopping 54 Stayner shots while Penetang had 26 shots on Aidan Jerry in the Stayner goal. Ethan Barron scored the Kings long regulation time goal on an assist from Tyson Berry. Simec and Hutchinson had helpers on the Rumbolt overtime winner. Rumbolt playing in his 120th PJHL game was named the Kings Canadoor Garage Door player of the game.
Penetang returned home on Friday December 12th and dropped a 4-3 decision in overtime to the Siskins. The Kings had built a 3-1 lead going to the third period on goals from Caiden Pattenden, Laframboise and Clennett before Stayner stormed back with two third period markers and the OT winner. Laframboise also had two assists in the contest, while Pethick, Dubois, Barron and Walker had single assists. Simec made 39 stops in the Penetang goal with the Kings firing 28 shots on Stayner’s Jerry. Laframboise was named the Kings Canadoor Player of the Game.
Finally on Saturday December 13th the Kings travelled to Bracebridge and topped the Muskoka Bears 6-4 to wrap up a busy nine-day span. Pattenden led the attack with two goals followed by single markers from Fuller, Laframboise, Brownlee and Berry. Assists went two Simec, his second of the season, Fuller, Wilson, Laframboise, Rumbolt, Brownlee and Clennett. Simec made 38 saves in goal for Penetang while the Kings had 40 shots on Bears netminder Kyle Downey. Tyson Berry was named the Kings Canadoor Garage Door player of the game.
Notes: The Kings game scheduled for Wednesday December 10th in Alliston was postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 4th.
Alliston continues to lead the division with 40 points in 26 games followed by Stayner with 37 points in 26 outings. Penetang is now third with 34 points out of 25 games and Orillia with 29 points in 21 games are in fourth place. Midland is in 5th place with 22 points in 25 games; Muskoka sits in 6th with 16 points while Huntsville with 15 points and Innisfil with 13 points round out the standings.
The Kings have two games remaining before the Christmas break, on Friday December 19th they face the Orillia Terriers in an important game in the battle for third place and then Sunday December 21st they travel to Bracebridge for an afternoon tilt with the Muskoka Bears.
Penetang resumes the season in the New Year at home on Friday January 2nd against Innifil.
Hard Work Takes Brooke Rind-Lediard to the World Stage with Team – By Pam Rind-Lediard Dec 15, 2025
(MIDLAND) Recently on November 28th & 29th 2025, a local student athlete, Brooke Rind-Lediard competed with Team Canada for Dance in De Panne, Belgium at the World Championships with the International Dance Organization (IDO) along 30 other nations! She competed in the Ballet Junior Group with her 5 teammates and made it into Finals. The final outcome was 5th at the World Championships of out 11 entries.
Since the age of 3, Brooke Rind-Lediard, has been dancing with the Dancers Studio in Midland owned by Ms. Cathy and Ms. Jordyn. The teaching staff at the Dancers Studio are like family for Brooke. Brooke auditions yearly to join the Images Dance Company (IDC) at the same Studio and has been competing since the age of 7.
Auditons for Team Canda were in February and March of 2025. Brooke found out at she made the Team Canda – East in the spring. In preparation for Team Canada, Brooke trained in the GTA for many weeks over the summer and from September and on, every weekend. The Team Canada Dance organization hire only the best choreographers they can. Her team is led by choreographer Irina Egorova and coach Breanna Willis. Practices were very long and intense to make these dances performs their best.
While training for Team Canada, Brooke was also dancing on her regular team IDC and the high school team at GBDSS. Juggling 3 teams and 3 jobs were a lot to handle this past fall! Fortunately, Brooke has a large family and friends that have supported her on this journey. Leading up to the event, her hometown studio has offered her a place to practice and she did, even at 10:00pm some nights right before we left to Belgium!
For Brooke, competing at the IDO World Championships, was her dance career highlight, being able to perform with the best of the best representing Team Canda East. She has made close friendships and had an amazing experience being on that huge professional stage in De Panne, Belgium. She will never forget this opportunity she has and is greatful for her community that supported her.
Dedication, determination and especially hard work does pay off.