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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-11-09, Page 31 Wednesday, November 9, 2016 • Huron Expositor 3 Such a diverse team, Runhart considers the Generals like the Mighty Ducks Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The Seaforth Generals are comparable to Walt Disney's D2: The Mighty Ducks movie -a hockey team com- piled from all stretches of the nation and the world at that. The near identical circum- stances of budding from such diverse upbringings are beginning to illustrate the team's record. Nevertheless, the team is adamant in their determi- nation to be successful in the new pay -to -play league trademarked as the Cana- dian Premier Junior Hockey League. This athletic asso- ciation focuses on the play- ers furthering their career in hockey at an academic standpoint, potentially leading to a spot on a post - education team. The cost to participate is about $5,500-$6,000 a year. Unlike the hit Hollywood film, the newly formed Generals didn't have the chance to play together, so there was no secret weapon on the ice resembling the "Flying V." But as you can see by their trending hash tag "gen- sarmy," the tenderfoots have a few tricks up their sleeve. It's only been two months that they have played together as a unit, as time progresses and more positions are filled, the team is sure more wins on the board will follow. "They are from all over, we learn a little about each other everyday," stated their coach and owner, T.J. Runhart. Most teams in the CPJHL are at their full capacity of players filling up four lines, Runhart said the Generals are at three full lines, a short- age that is leaving the boys tired and is a "huge" factor revolving around their 1-15 record. "We really turned a cor- ner about two weeks ago," commented They are from all over, we learn a little about each other everyday," — stated the Seaforth Generals' coach and owner, T.J. Runhart. Runhart referring to when the Generals won their first game October 21 against the 1-11 Norwood Nemesis. Realizing that a successful squad must click on a frozen surface from constant drills in practice and an incalcula- ble drive, Runhart recog- nizes the off -ice relation- ships are just as imperative if they are going to be trium- phant in junior hockey. On November 5, the Generals headed to Stratford Ont., this outing involved no pucks or ice skates -this trip was more of a recreational day for the boys -as they went bowling. "We do a lot of this team orientated stuff off ice as well," said Runhart. The organization encour- ages the players to build camaraderie, however Run - hart indicated that of lately they accomplish this task on their own. After games until their curfew, which is roughly midnight, "I guarantee you'll find most of the team sitting for an hour or two at Tim Hortons. Facilitating this bond, most of the Canadian - born players attend Central Huron Secondary together. As Seaforth's latest hockey team closes in on the half- way mark of the season with a winning record they wish was better, they need to remember their elders that share the same ice were in the same predicament at one point in time as well. After a franchise Shaun Gregory The Seaforth Generals are having a difficult time in the new league known as the CPJHL, however they remain positive as more players are being signed in the future. transformation from the Goderich Flyers into the Huron East Centenaires, the WOAA Senior AA group managed to only win one game out of 23 contests. To end the slump, the Generals have signed for- ward Mason Rees from New Zealand. He comes fully pre- pared with an impressive resume. The five-foot seven, 160 pounder has recently been selected to represent his nation in the 2017 IIHF World Under -18 Champion- ships, Division III Group A in Taipei City, Taiwan. "We are excited to add skilled players like Mason, who can play both wing and defence. Mason will be join- ing the Club in a couple weeks when his season is over in New Zealand," explained Runhart in a recent Facebook post. The team has about six or seven spots left on the roster and Runhart cited, "they are adding quality players every week." m1 [gi 11 111 l til1ia:l sISJ'il(Il1tIim I' Kindergarten Registration Avon Maitland Schools Thursday Morning, November 10 Huron Centennial Public School - 519-233-3330 Monday Morning, November 14 Clinton Public School - 519-482-9424 Friday Morning, November 18 Hullett Central Public School - 519-523-4201 Monday Morning, November 21 North Woods Elementary School - 519-887-6601 Registration packages are now available for pickup at your local school. Call your school to make an appointment. Kindergarte Children 3 years old b December 31, 2016 arj eligible for JK in September 2017 LAM education Sem Kindergarte Children 4 years old by December 31, 2016 are eligible for SK in September 2017 Ted Doherty Director of Education yourschools.ca Colleen Schenk Chair