After the previous season was wiped out, the Napanee Raiders returned to Provincial Junior Hockey League action last year with a focus on development. That’s not to say winning wasn’t important, but the Raiders were one of the youngest teams, not only in their division, but in the entire province for junior C teams, notes Raiders head coach Ben Hagerman.
Having been involved in hockey for the past 45 years, John Johnson isn’t about to shy away from a challenge. That’s why he took on the roles of head coach and general manager with the Campbellford Rebels.
This year’s Provincial Junior Hockey League season has the Picton Pirates steering in the right direction.
At the end of a tough series that not only went the distance, but into extra time no less, the Napanee Raiders were ready to embrace the opportunity in front of them.
The Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division final between the Napanee Raiders and Amherstview Jets will get underway this Wednesday night, April 6 in Amherstview.
After defeating the Picton Pirates in five games, the Napanee Raiders have advanced to the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division final.
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.
After the shortened 30-game regular season came to an end on Sunday, the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division playoffs will promptly begin Monday night as the Campbellford Rebels head to Port Hope to face the Panthers.
Following a Provincial Junior Hockey League win at home Saturday evening, the Picton Pirates were defeated on the road by the Tod Division leaders Sunday afternoon.
After opening the scoring less than two minutes into the contest, the Napanee Raiders cruised to a 7-0 win over the Frankford Huskies on Saturday night.
