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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-09-01, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. Supplying Brussels/Blyth area with all types of sand, gravel and stone • Full size Zero -Tail -Swing Excavator • Septic Systems • Mini Excavators & Compact Track Loader with attachments • Trim Dozer & Dump Truck Services • Excavating, landscaping, raking Brussels 519-887-8855 • Kurtis Cell 519-496-1871 Sports Read the latest issue on-line at... stopsalonglakehuron.com Clinton Knights game to be broadcast, streamed cable and local radio station CKNX will be on-site doing interviews. A special live -stream of the game is also set to be displayed at the Clinton Raceway where a special wing night fundraiser is being hosted by the Huron Heat girls hockey club. Local hockey hero Ernie Phillips, who inscribed the Stanley Cup for many years, is also set to be part of the official puck -drop ceremony. Programs and 50/50 tickets will be sold and players will be around after the game to sign autographs. Scrimgeour has also lined up many silent auction items to benefit both the Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association and the Clinton Rec Committee including two tickets to a Toronto Maple Leaf and Buffalo Sabres game as well as two tickets to a Detroit Red Wings versus Anaheim Mighty Ducks game which includes a meet -and -greet with Ryan Kesler. Local businesses are being involved in the event as well with Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company being a part of the event and Peter Gusso, chef and owner of Part II Bistro, cooking dinner for the players. Plenty of action The London Knights, shown above in a special off-site practice held in Blyth in 2011, will be taking on the Erie Otters at the Central Huron Community Complex on Sept. 8. As the event draws closer, more and more events are being planned around it including fundraising viewing parties and a fan fest outside the complex prior to the game. (File photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen The London Knights will take on the Erie Otters in Clinton on Sept. 8, with plenty of excitement both on and off the ice. Brent Scrimgeour, who helped organize the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) match, explained that the fan -fest celebration, which will be held at 4 p.m. outside the Central Huron Community Complex, will feature some great adventure and excitement. "We're going to have some of the OHL events like the shoot -to -win and an inflatable mini -sticks arena," he said. Scrimgeour said that Brian Dale, a musician known for performing at venues around the Grand Bend area, will also be on-site providing entertainment. Vendors will be at the event selling everything from hockey cards to souvenirs featuring not only the logo of the hometown London Knights, but of local hockey organizations as well. The Memorial Cup, which the Knights won last season to become the Canada champions, will also be on-site. For those who didn't find time to get a ticket, which is understandable as they sold out within days, the game will be broadcast by Eastlink TV both online and on Eastlink In play Last weekend in Bluevale was the second annual Dave Johnston slo-pitch tournament at the local baseball diamond. Shown are the Brew Jays taking on Team Garniss in the 'A' final in an exciting 5-2 match. Johnston was killed in a farming accident in early 2015. (Vicky Bremner photo) A familiar scene After a special off-site practice held in Blyth in 2011, the London Knights were happy to sign some autographs at the Blyth and District Community Centre. The same is set to happen after the Knights take on the Erie Otters at the Central Huron Community Complex on Sept. 8 in a special exhibition game. (File photo) See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Moccasins B ainton's Old Mill Downtown Blyth 519-523-4740 "Every child should have the opportunity to play Canada's National Spor BLYTH BRUSSELS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING FREE REGISTRATION for FIRST TIME players in the Initiation Division Fundraising & volunteer obligations still apply. 1ST 10 PLAYERS TO REGISTER also receive a FREE hockey stick. For more information and to register contact: Diane Howson - 519.523.9050 • www.blythbrusselsminorhockey.ca