Defenceman Jonathan Balah has been an integral part of the Wellington Dukes lineup this season. In fact, the Ontario Junior Hockey League has taken notice as well.
Hockey
After defeating the Picton Pirates in five games, the Napanee Raiders have advanced to the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division final.
Prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, Mike Belej was content with his position on the Quinte West Minor Hockey Association executive as a coach mentor.
Winning nearly all of its games this season was a great accomplishment for the Quinte Red Devils Borchert’s Roofing U11 team, but the rare losses were equally as important.
Justin Davidson loves spending time at the rink. Two of his sons play in the Belleville Minor Hockey Association’s house league hockey program.
It took some time at the start of the season to settle back into the grind of junior hockey, but Wellington Dukes captain Emmet Pierce has been surging offensively since mid-November.
The Napanee Raiders and Picton Pirates are ready to renew playoff acquaintances. In March 2020, the two local junior C clubs were battling for the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division title when the playoffs were postponed due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic and were eventually cancelled.
Whether it’s hockey, baseball or fishing, Connor Boates loves sports and the relationships that come with them.
Sam Thompson has enjoyed participating in a variety of sports over the years.
Hockey stands above the rest
Softball Napanee has a longstanding tradition of success with its Express rep teams and Brody Nielissen is pleased to have experienced it.