BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW
Here's a weekly update on action involving
local teams in the Great North Midget League (GNML).
Sudbury Nickel Capitals
The Capitals have taken the league by storm
in its first two games. The Capitals bounced the Kapuskasing
Flyers in the first game 10-1 at Countryside Arena last
Saturday. The Capitals were paced by Kyle Tarini, who ripped
three goals. Goalie Joey Delwo stopped 25 of 26 shots he faced
for the win.
The Capitals followed up the commanding
performance with a 6-3 blasting of the New Liskeard Cubs at
Countryside Arena last Sunday. The Capitals were lead by Dale
A. Pidutti, who scored three goals. Goalie Andre Frappier
thwarted 28 shots for the victory.
The Capitals are currently led in scoring by
Vern Cooper, who has recorded two goals and five points in the
first two games.
The Capitals currently hold down first place
in the GNML with a record of 2-0-0-0.
The Capitals' next games are this weekend,
when they face Kirkland Lake on Saturday, Sept. 17 at
Countryside Arena. Game time is 2:30 pm. The Capitals are right
back in action on Sunday, Sept. 18, when they travel to North
Bay to take on the Trappers. Game time in Gateway City is 1:20
pm.
Valley East Cobras
The Cobras had the tough test of playing last
year's GNML champion Sault Ste. Marie North Stars in its first
two games, and both were in the Sault.
The Cobras lost 4-2 on Sept 10 and lost 5-0
on Sept 11.
Scott Faulkner and Alex Fiset each scored for
the Cobras, and currently led the team in scoring with one goal
and one point apiece. Goalie Shawn Sirwan allowed the four
goals in the first game, and goalie Tyler Beskowany allowed
five goals in the second game.
The Cobras currently hold down sixth place in
the GNML with a record of 0-2-0-0.
The Cobras next game is Friday, Sept. 23 when
they host the North Stars. Game time at the Ray Plourde Arena
is 8:20 pm.
Rayside-Balfour
Sabrecats
The Sabrecats have yet to sink their teeth
into the competition. The Sabrecats play their first game
today, Friday, Sept. 16 against New Liskeard in New Liskeard.
Game time is 8 pm. The Sabrecats finally get to entertain their
hometown fans on Sunday, Sept. 18 when they battle Kirkland
Lake at the Chelmsford Arena. Game time is 1:30 pm.