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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-03-23, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Say hi to Seaforth's potentially new hockey team Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The Huron East Centenaires could possibly share ice with a younger breed of kids chasing the same dream of a hockey career as Seaforth welcomes a new junior squad come the 2016-2017 season. At a meeting March 9, the arena board approved the Sea - forth Generals as a hockey club, if all goes well theywill be one of 12 franchises across Central Ontario to represent the brand-new league known as the Canadian Premier Jun- ior Hockey League (CPJHL). Each team consists of males from 16 -20 -years -old with 25 players, three goalies and six imports from anywhere in the world with the U.S. not being considered an import. As the Canadian dollar has drastically decreased compared to our neighbouring country and our nation being known as a direct pathway to professional level If we are bringing 25 new faces in(to) the town of Seaforth, that's 25 people buying groceries and 25 people eating at restaurants," stated T.J. Runhart, owner of the Seaforth Generals. "As much as it's going to help us, it's going to help the town. hockey, this is a "prime" opportunity for U.S. players according to the CPJHL. The owner of the Generals, T.J. Runhart, 28, noted that although this is an exciting time for him and his family by purchasing a new hockey team, he also mentioned this opportunity could benefit the entire community as a whole. "If we are bringing 25 new faces in(to) the town of Sea - forth, that>s 25 people buying groceries and 25 people eat- ing at restaurants," stated Runhart in a recent interview. "As much as it>s going to help us, it>s going to help the town:' It was a pick between either Seaforth or Monkton Ont. and after elaborate research (pri- marily the municipality>s ice time availability), Runhart said this location was the most compatible with the club>s list of needs. Although the E 0 U 0 0 X 0 0 ^� W Generals> may have a place to call home this upcoming sea- son, the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) came close to sealing the deal, but their financial requirements left Runhart hesitant. "It was going to be $45,000 plus you had to pay $10,000 a year to keep your franchise active. But then it costs about $6,000-$8,000 to register your players, it was getting quite pricey quick," stated Runhart who recently coached the GMHL>s London Lakers. "There is a lot of different parity in that league, there (were) just some things I was not a fan of' An unforgettable moment for the Mitchell Ont. resident was when his previous Lakers> team participated in an all-out ice brawl last January, resulting in the two teams dropping the gloves in a fury of flying fists. The fight went viral on You - Tube with more than two mil- lion views, mostly because the referee allegedly punched a player resulting in a trainer running across the ice and punching the referee. Runhart said that>s another reason why he was satisfied with landing a spot in the CPJHL. However, he also acknowledged his end decision was aided by the fact that the junior player's hockey journey may possibly lead to a higher education was subse- quently what made his deci- sion final. "The CPJHL is all about developing kids to the college/ university level. Kids these days are playing junior B and C and they are making a lot of money," he said. "We are going to put them in front of schools, put them in front of their recruiters." To advertise the players and showcase what they have to offer, a few of the home games will be at post -secondary settings. "We might have 24 home games, we will end up with 20 (games in Seaforth.)," Runhart said. Following in the Seaforth tradition, the jerseys will be a dark green, mixed with white and orange. "We went with the orange, instead of the standard yel- low because we wanted to branch out and be something fresh," Runhart told the Expositor during a phone conversation. As part of the CPJHL man- date, the Generals are required to provide the whole team with The Seaforth Generals logo. a gym membership, in doing so, they have partnered with Seaforth Fitness where they will have 24-hour access to sharpen their craft of hockey. The Generals hit the ice in Sea - forth in the middle of Septem- ber and the schedule is expected to come out in the middle of May. But before everything is a go with the Generals, Lisa Camp- bell, Seaforth and District Community Centre's board chair said this is not yet a done deal. "(Not) until both parties have agreed on the terms and signed a contract. So they are proceeding in principal at the moment and and are optimis- tic we can reach a mutually satisfying agreement ," she said. Tyke Tournament chamill Back row - Gibson Short, Brooklyn Timm, Jayda Dietz, Kylin Wilson, Hannah Dalton, Maycee Nolan, Sullivan Watson, Pierce MacDonald, Gavin Van Driel Middle row - Carter Kammerman, Lauryn Maloney, Carali Hugill, Nathan Pelss, Hunter McCallum Front row - Brayden Smale, Blake Beuerman Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca O MedicAlert Lets You Live Life. Scoreboard Seaforth Shuffleboard A March 9, 2016 Men's high: Arnold Ramsey and John Coleman 3 wins, Ladies' high: Joyce Matzold 3 wins. 1 OURC'HIiCoRy You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St, Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca The Rev. Lynn Mitchell Interim Priest HOLY WEEK EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Good Friday Worship Leader -Elly Dow March 25,10:30am Easter Sunrise Worship at March 24 Maundy Thursday 7pm at St. Paul's, Clinton March 25 Stations of the Cross with activities & crafts for children, parents/grandparents 9:30-10:30am Good Friday Liturgy at 11am March 26 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil-7:30pm Easter Sunday-9:30am Everyone Welcome Golf Course March 27, 7:30am with Theresa Kolkman & Gayle Coleman Easter Worship March 27,10:30am Rev. Paul Ross Everyone Welcome For more information view our website 111 www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris & Barry Hawkins Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study (.-6A. EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann - Organist Joint Good Friday Service in Cromarty Potluck to follow Sunday Worship March 27 11 am Guest Minister: Rev. Major Dwight Nelson HAPPY EASTER Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed �� ALL WELCOME E 0 U 0 0 X 0 0 ^� W Generals> may have a place to call home this upcoming sea- son, the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) came close to sealing the deal, but their financial requirements left Runhart hesitant. "It was going to be $45,000 plus you had to pay $10,000 a year to keep your franchise active. But then it costs about $6,000-$8,000 to register your players, it was getting quite pricey quick," stated Runhart who recently coached the GMHL>s London Lakers. "There is a lot of different parity in that league, there (were) just some things I was not a fan of' An unforgettable moment for the Mitchell Ont. resident was when his previous Lakers> team participated in an all-out ice brawl last January, resulting in the two teams dropping the gloves in a fury of flying fists. The fight went viral on You - Tube with more than two mil- lion views, mostly because the referee allegedly punched a player resulting in a trainer running across the ice and punching the referee. Runhart said that>s another reason why he was satisfied with landing a spot in the CPJHL. However, he also acknowledged his end decision was aided by the fact that the junior player's hockey journey may possibly lead to a higher education was subse- quently what made his deci- sion final. "The CPJHL is all about developing kids to the college/ university level. Kids these days are playing junior B and C and they are making a lot of money," he said. "We are going to put them in front of schools, put them in front of their recruiters." To advertise the players and showcase what they have to offer, a few of the home games will be at post -secondary settings. "We might have 24 home games, we will end up with 20 (games in Seaforth.)," Runhart said. Following in the Seaforth tradition, the jerseys will be a dark green, mixed with white and orange. "We went with the orange, instead of the standard yel- low because we wanted to branch out and be something fresh," Runhart told the Expositor during a phone conversation. As part of the CPJHL man- date, the Generals are required to provide the whole team with The Seaforth Generals logo. a gym membership, in doing so, they have partnered with Seaforth Fitness where they will have 24-hour access to sharpen their craft of hockey. The Generals hit the ice in Sea - forth in the middle of Septem- ber and the schedule is expected to come out in the middle of May. But before everything is a go with the Generals, Lisa Camp- bell, Seaforth and District Community Centre's board chair said this is not yet a done deal. "(Not) until both parties have agreed on the terms and signed a contract. So they are proceeding in principal at the moment and and are optimis- tic we can reach a mutually satisfying agreement ," she said. Tyke Tournament chamill Back row - Gibson Short, Brooklyn Timm, Jayda Dietz, Kylin Wilson, Hannah Dalton, Maycee Nolan, Sullivan Watson, Pierce MacDonald, Gavin Van Driel Middle row - Carter Kammerman, Lauryn Maloney, Carali Hugill, Nathan Pelss, Hunter McCallum Front row - Brayden Smale, Blake Beuerman Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca O MedicAlert Lets You Live Life. Scoreboard Seaforth Shuffleboard A March 9, 2016 Men's high: Arnold Ramsey and John Coleman 3 wins, Ladies' high: Joyce Matzold 3 wins.