February 22nd, 2010
The Hagersville Hawks have jumped out to an early 2-0 series lead on the Buford Bulldogs in the opening round of the 2010 playoffs. Burford opened the scoring just over a minute into the first period and held that lead for the opening 20 minutes. The lead stood up through most of the second period until Evan Saunders tied the game with 27 seconds remaining in the second period. Aleck Boyd put the Hawks into the lead five minutes into the third period before power play goals by Nick Halliday and David Watson sealed the game one victory for the Hawks. Rob Porter stopped 29 shots in the 4-1 win. Bob Neilson, Derek Medeiros, Ryan Ashurst, Saunders, Watson and Halliday each picked up an assist.
Hagersville traveled to Burford on Sunday night for game two of the best of seven series. The Bulldogs opened the scoring at the mid point of the opening period before David Watson tied the game with the Hawks first of five power play goals. Burford regained the lead six minutes into the second period but the Hawks took control from there. Aleck Boyd, Jay Pepper, and Bob Neilson each scored power play goals in the final thirteen minutes of the 2nd period to take a 4-2 lead into the third. Evan Saunders and Boyd each scored in the third period to round out the scoring on a 6-2 win. Saunders, Ashurst and Medeiros each picked up two assists on the night with singles going to Jesse Ross, Watson, Jesse Sommers and Hayden Baird. Rob Porter stopped 23 shots for the win.
Game three of the series is set of Saturday February 27 in Burford at 730pm. Game four will be played in Hagersville on Sunday afternoon at 230pm.
February 3rd, 2010
The Hagersville Hawks dropped a pair of tightly contested games on the weekend by scores of 5-3 to the Delhi Travellers and 4-3 to the Burford Bulldogs. On Saturday night, the Hawks dropped a hard fought game to the Travellers. Hagersville took a 1-0 lead early in the first period but gave up a pair of power play goals late in the period to fall behind 2-1. Hagersville again jumped on the Travellers early in the second period to tie the game at two before the Delhi special teams replied with a power play and short handed goal to take a 4-2 lead. Hagersville cut the lead to 4-3 with five minutes to play but Delhi’s second short handed goal of the game with less than 30 seconds left completed the scoring. Jesse Ross, David Watson and Nick Halliday scored for the Hawks with assists going to Watson with a pair, Sean Wilkinson, Jay Pepper and Ross.
On Sunday, the Hawks traveled to Burford and fell behind 1-0 mid way through the first period but rebounded to tie the game less than 30 seconds later on a goal by Derek Medeiros. Burford would score three unanswered goals to take a 4-1 lead. Rick Schipper and Wilkinson scored late in the third to cut the deficit to 4-3 but the Hawks would get no closer. Hayden Baird and Jason Gadoury picked up assists on the two third period goals. Hagersville travels to Lucan on Wednesday night and Tavistock on Friday night before returning home to face the North Middlesex Stars on Saturday.
January 25th, 2010
After a strong finish to their 2009 schedule, the Hagersville Hawks have struggled to take flight in January loosing four of their past five games. Saturday night may have been the low point as they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Port Dover Sailors. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Nick Halliday and Aleck Boyd in the first 6 minutes, Hagersville let the foot off the pedal and allowed three unanswered goals to the last place Sailors. Jesse Sommers quickly replied to tie the game at three in the second period but again the Hawks allowed the Sailors to hang around and they scored late in the second period and twice in the third for the win. Boyd, Sommers and Derek Medeiros each picked up two points while David Watson and Bob Neilson chipped in with an assist. Justin Garner stopped 27 shots in a loosing effort as the Hawks out shot Port Dover 41-33.
The Hawks have seven games left before the play-offs start. The home stretch starts on Saturday night as the Hawks host the division leading Delhi Travellers at 730pm. Hagersville will then travel to Burford on Sunday night in what is shaping up as a play-off preview for both teams. Game time is 730pm.
December 22nd, 2009
On Saturday Dec. 19th the Hagersville Hawks made a special donation to the Jarvis Caring Cupboard on behalf of the many generous Hawks fans and team members that donated non-perishable food items. The Hawks would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to community members that are in need during the Holiday season. Along with the donated food items, the Hagersville Hawks also donated the 50/50 proceeds to Jeff Booker from the Jarvis Caring Cupboard. Pictured is Murray Johnson, Jeff Booker, and Santa!
December 22nd, 2009
The Hagersville Hawks split a pair of games over the weekend with the Burford Bulldogs. Hagersville came out on the short end of a 6-3 score at home on Saturday night before coming from behind with 5 third period goals to win 7-6 on Sunday.
On Sunday, the Hawks opened the scoring less than five minutes into the first period on a goal by Jason Gadoury with assists to Kyle Gardener and Rick Schipper. However, Burford replied with four unanswered goals to take a 4-1 lead early in the second period. David Watson cut the lead to 4-2 to set up the third period showdown. Bob Neilson scored 24 seconds in the third to cut the lead to 4-3. After Burford regained the two-goal lead at the seven minute mark, Hagersville scored four straight to take a 7-5 lead before giving up a power play goal with two seconds remaining. Nick Halliday, David Watson (with a pair) and Kyle Parsons all scored in the final 13 minutes to put the Hawks out front. Rob Porter stopped 31 shots for the win. Assisting on the Hagersville goals was Halliday with three, while Watson and Neilson each picked up one.
The Hawks will now enjoy a break as their next game is January 2nd at home against the Mt Brydges Bulldogs at 730pm.<
December 17th, 2009
HAWKS 2008-09 AWARDS
Hagersville Hawks held their annual Christmas Party and Awards Banquet at the Hagersville Legion Sat. Dec.12th. Listed are the award winners!
PLAYERS CHOICE AWARD- MURRAY JOHNSON
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- BROCK McEACHERN
SPORTSMANSHIP,ABILITY AND DEDICATION- DARREN DREHMER
TEAM DEDICATION ,COACHES CHOICE AWARD- AL DOROSKIEWICZ
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER- KYLE GARDENER
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER- DAVE WATSON
DEFENCEMAN OF THE YEAR- JAKE DEUXBERRY/BROCK McEACHERN
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN PLAYOFFS- ROB PORTER
December 17th, 2009
The Hagersville Hawks continued their strong play as they head towards Christmas with a pair of wins this past weekend. On Saturday night, the Hawks defeated the Wellesley Applejacks by a score of 4-1. Jesse Sommers opened the scoring with a short handed marker less than 5 minutes into the opening period. Wellesley tied the game at one less than two minutes later but from then on the Hawks took control. Nick Halliday scored twice in a span of nine second in the second period as the Hagersville out shot Wellesley 34-11 in the final two periods. David Watson scored the lone goal of the third period. Watson added two assists with singles to Bob Neilson, Sean Wilkinson, Brock McEachern and Jake Deuxberry. Justin Garner picked up his third straight win stopping 23 shots in goal.
On Sunday, Hagersville traveled to Port Dover to face the Sailors. The Hawks jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by David Watson and Nick Halliday and held on for a 2-1 lead after the opening twenty minutes. Hagersville took control with four unanswered goals as the cruised to a 7-2 win. Watson and Kyle Parsons each scored twice with Rick Schipper and Hayden Baird rounding out the scoring. Bob Neilson and Derek Medeiros picked up two assists with singles going to Halliday, McEachern, Deuxberry and Sommers. Rob Porter was back in goal and stopped 32 shots for the win.
The Hawks will head into the Christmas holidays with a home and home series against the Burford Bulldogs. Hagersville will host Burford on Saturday night at 730 before traveling to Burford Sunday night.
December 7th, 2009
The Hagersville Hawks improved their record to 13 wins and 7 losses with a pair of wins on the weekend. Hagersville hit the road for a pair of games and with the wins, they have tightened their grip on 2nd place in the McConnell conference at the mid-point of the 2009-10 season.
On Friday night, the Hawks traveled to Port Stanley and came a way with a tough 3-2 overtime win. Sean Wilkinson put the Hawks in flight with a first period goal that was assisted by Jesse Sommers and Jake Deuxberry. The Sailors tied the game early in the second period on a power play goal but Hagersville replied with their own power play goal by Derek Medeiros. Port Stanley would tie the game midway through the third period but a late penalty to the Sailors put the Hawks power play on the ice to start the overtime. Thirty-seven seconds into the overtime, Deuxberry won the game for the Hawks with assists going to Bob Neilson and David Watson. Justin Garner picked up the win stopping 38 shots for Hagersville.
On Saturday, the Hawks traveled to St George to face the Duke’s. Hagersville jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a goal by Jesse Sommers at the 5:51 mark of the first period. The Dukes replied with a pair of goals but Hagersville tied the game at two with less than a minute to play in the opening period on a goal by Kyle Abbott. After a scoreless second period, Jesse Sommers and David Watson scored in the third period to give Hagersville a 4-2 lead. St George cut the lead to 4-3 late in the third but Hagersville held on for the win. Garner earned his 2nd win in as many nights stopping 30 shots in goal. Kyle Gardener picked up two assists with singles going to Derek Medeiros, Nick Halliday and Ryan Ashurst.
Hagersville returns to action at home on Saturday night against the Wellesley Applejacks before heading to Port Dover for a Sunday afternoon match-up with the Sailors. On Saturday night, the Hawks will be accepting food donations for the local food bank. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Hawks Snap Shots: The Hawks have 16 games remaining (9 home and 7 away)…Nick Halliday leads the Hawks in scoring with 9 goals and 11 assists…
December 3rd, 2009
Kids enjoyed a free public skate with the Hawks and there were door prizes and free hotdogs for everyone!
November 23rd, 2009
The Hagersville Hawks split their games this past week defeating the Port Dover Sailors by a 3-1 score and coming out on the short end of a 6-4 score against the Delhi Travellers. With the split, Hagersville’s record stands at 10 wins and 6 loses which is good for 2nd place behind the division leading Travellers.
Last Saturday night against the Sailors, Hagersville jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by David Watson and Nick Halliday. Kyle Gardener scored late into an empty net to round out the scoring. Justin Garner stopped 18 shots for the win as Hagersville out shot Port Dover 54-19 on the night. Bob Neilson picked up an assist in the first period.
On Friday night, the Hawks traveled to Delhi in a battle over first place. Delhi opened the scoring four minutes into the first period only to see the Hawks reply with three straight goals to take a 3-1 lead. Ryan Ashurst, Nick Halliday and Bob Neilson scored in a five minute stretch to give Hagersville a lead. However, the Travellers quickly replied with a pair of goals to tie the game at three after twenty minutes. In the second, Delhi took advantage of six power play opportunities to score twice and take a 5-3 lead. After falling behind 6-3 early in the third period on Delhi’s third power play goal of the game, Halliday replied to cut the lead to 6-4 but the Hawks could get no closer. David Watson picked up three assists with singles going to Derek Medeiros, Jake Deuxberry and Halliday. Rob Porter stopped 34 shots in goal.
The Hawks returned to the ice on Sunday night against the Port Stanley Lakers but results were not available at the time of printing. Hagersville has one lone game this weekend as they host the Exeter Hawks on Saturday night at 730pm.
