BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW
Here's a wrap up of the three local hockey
teams in the Great North Midget League (GNML), scores,
statistics and future games.
Sudbury Nickel Capitals
The Capitals won both their games last
weekend, and have won four straight overall.
The Capitals blasted Kapuskasing 8-2 on Oct.
1, and then dismantled North Bay 6-3 on Oct. 2. With the recent
success, the Capitals now sit first
overall in the GNML with a record of
8-1.
Here's a look at the Capitals top-three
scorers: Vern Cooper and Joey Derochie have 11 goals and 19
points in 11 games each. Kyle Tarini has seven goals and 11
points in seven games.
Goalie report: Andre Frappier has played four
games, allowing 10 goals and sports a 2.50
goals-against-average (GAA). Joey Delwo has also played four
games, allowing 16 goals and has a 3.20 GAA.
The Capitals were back in action this weekend
when they travelled to Sault Ste. Marie for a pair of road
games against the North Stars on Oct. 8 and 9. The two games
were a battle for first overall as both teams have won eight
games and sit atop the GNML standings.
Rayside-Balfour
Sabrecats
The Sabrecats won one and lost one last
weekend. The Sabrecats were beat by Timmins on Oct.1, 8-6, but
rebounded by dumping Kapuskasing 5-1 on Oct. 2. With the
results, the Sabrecats sit fourth in the GNML with a record of
4-3.
Here's the Sabrecats top-three scorers: Mike
Mascioli and Chad Mallette have five goals and eight points in
seven games each, while Jeff Verreault has four goals and eight
points in seven games.
Goalie report: Al Valiquette has played four
games, allowing only six goals and has a sharp 1.98 GAA. Joshua
Taibossigai has also played four games, allowing 21 goals and
has a 5.29 GAA.
The Sabrecats were on the ice again this
weekend when they travelled to North Bay to play the Trappers
yesterday. The Sabrecats are hosting New Liskeard at the
Chelmsford Arena today at 1:30 pm.
Valley East Cobras
The Cobras played one game last weekend,
losing 8-3 to North Bay. The Cobras are struggling with a 1-5
record that places them in eighth spot in the GNML
standings.
Here's the Cobras top-three scorers: Garrett
Hamel has two goals and seven points in six games, Justin Hogan
has one goal and six points in six games, while Scott Faulkner
has three goals and five points in six games.
Goalie report: Shawn Sirman has played three
games, allowing eight goals and has a 2.68 GAA. Tyler
Beskorowany has also played three games, allowing 21 goals and
features a 7.00 GAA.
The Cobras didn't play any games this
weekend.
