Rest in Peace Peter

September 11, 1931 ~ January 31, 2010

Junior C Riverhawks Annual Spaghetti Dinner

On February 21st, the Riverhawks will be hosting their annual spaghetti dinner at Our Lady of Peace Hall from 2:00pm-6:00pm. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

Bring your team or your family to this great event. Contact the Riverhawks office at 905-295-0316 for tickets or further details.

Coaching Applications now available

2010 & 2011 Season

Coaching applications are now available online or in the Minor Hockey Business Office for the 2010 & 2011 Representative Hockey Season.

NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

All applications must be received by the office on or before, February 1, 2010 to be considered.

CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION

Congratulations Bantam Select

This past weekend the Niagara Falls Bantam House League Select team participated in the 25th Annual Tournament of Friends in Brantford. In round robin play the team posted a 3-0 record, but lost in their semi final game.

Game 1 was a surprising 5-1 win over the Brantford Saints . Jacob Hanna was in net for the Niagara team with goals posted by Luka Dzelihodzic, Craig McGowan (2), Clayton Morrison and Denem Chaudry; assisted by Anthony DiPaola (2), Jakob Hart, Jamie Goldfinch, Stuart Sinclair, Matt Smagata, Devon Kraushar, Nicholas Marquis and Antonio Scaringi. The MVP for the team was presented to the small but mighty Anthony "All Heart" DiPaola.

A hard fought 2nd Game against the Brantford 99er’s saw Niagara come out on top by a score of 3-2. Goals were scored by Craig McGowan, assisted by Denem Chaudry on the power play. Denem Chaudry then scored the second goal assisted by Anthony DiPaola and Stuart Sinclair. The winning goal was netted by Jamie Goldfinch on a pass from Luka Dzelihodzic. Jesse Begg was outstanding in net. Receiving the team MVP honours was defenceman Craig McGowan.

In the last game of the round robin, goalie and game MVP Jesse Begg, led the Falls to an amazing 8-1 victory. Goals were scored by Jakob Hart, Antonio Scaringi, Nicholas Marquis and Evan Cameron. Shorthanded goals were added by Craig McGowan (2), Denem Chaudry and Jakob Hart. Adding assists were Anthony DiPaola, Stuart Sinclair, Tyler Archambault, Evan Cameron, Jamie Goldfinch with 2 each by Jakob Hart and Nicholas Marquis.

The Canucks came up against the Brantford 99er’s for the second time in their semi final game. In net for the heartbreaking 4-3 loss was Jacob Hanna. Anthony DiPaola and Denem Chaudry each had a goal and an assist. Also scoring was Craig McGowan with an assist for Clayton Morrison. The team MVP award went to Jamie Goldfinch who had an exceptional tournament.

Click the links below for up-to-date information on H1N1.

Health Canada

Niagara Region

Memo from Hockey Canada

OMHA Fair Play Initiative

H1N1 Virus Precautionary Measures/Recommendations

OMHA Memo - Fair Play Initiative

Tips for H1N1 FLU Prevention

PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Immunization

This year, two vaccines have been developed – one against seasonal flu and the other against H1N1 flu. The seasonal flu shot will not protect against the H1N1 flu. Evidence shows the H1N1 flu virus will be the main flu strain in circulation this fall in Ontario. On September 24, 2009 the Government announced that Ontario will provide seasonal flu shots to people aged 65 and over and residents of long-term care homes in October, followed by the H1N1 flu vaccination program for all Ontarians in November. Seasonal flu vaccine will be available to the rest of the province following the H1N1 flu vaccination program.

Personal Protection Measures

Thorough and frequent hand-washing.

Proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

Staying home if sick.

Self-cleaning of shared work surfaces.

Social distancing.

Personal Hygiene

Frequent and thorough hand-washing and cough and sneeze etiquette are the most important prevention measures. 

Hand Soap

Anti-bacterial soap is not necessary.  It is the friction of vigorous hand-washing that provides protection

Hand Sanitizers

While washing hands with soap and water is the superior prevention measure, hand sanitizer is a secondary option recommended when there is no convenient access to hand-washing facilities.  The product must contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective. Hand-sanitizer stations have been provided at the NIAGARA ARENAS for patron use.

Cough and Sneeze Etiquette

Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or sleeve.

Avoiding contact with nose, mouth or eyes after coughing or sneezing.

Washing hands thoroughly after coughing or sneezing or using hand-sanitizer.

Staying Home If Sick!!!!

Another important measure in limiting the spread of the virus in the community is keeping infected individuals away from healthy people.   No one individual/player is so indispensable that they should risk bringing the flu into the ARENAS.

Social Distancing 

Keeping about 1 metre distance from a coughing or sneezing person is currently recommended.

Enhanced Cleaning

  It is impractical to clean all high-touch surfaces at a frequency that would be effective.  Personal protection measures remain the primary means for limiting the spread of the disease.  Frequent and thorough hand washing remains the most effective control.

House League Standings

*If you do not see your standings here, talk to your convenor about getting them posted!

NOVICE HOUSE LEAGUE

*week ending Saturday, November 28, 2009

ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE

*week ending Saturday, January 31, 2010