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Local sports in and around Aylmer and Elgin County

Police take on firefighters in “Battle of the Badges”

February 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

Central Elgin Yarmouth Centre Station firefighter Owen Ainsworth rushed the puck toward the opposing net as Elgin County firefighters took on a local team of police officers in a “Battle of the Badges” at East Elgin Community Complex on Family Day, Monday afternoon. A free public skate preceded the game, sponsored by Aylmer Police Association.…

Lunging for the puck

February 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

Aylmer Minor Hockey Under 9 Local League (White) goalie Grant Maltby lunged to cover the puck during a game against London Bandits in a three-day Under 9 Tournament hosted by AMHA, on Friday, Feb. 7. The local team won this game 5-3 and was undefeated in four games during round-robin preliminaries. Aylmer advanced to the…

Snowplow operator saves abandoned cat

February 7, 2025 | 0 Comments

Central Elgin snowplow operator Trevor Zimmer couldn’t believe his tired eyes on Jan. 28 when he spotted something unusual in the path of his rig. At about 11:45 a.m. – nine hours into his shift – he was heading north on Yarmouth Centre Road and just before the Elm Line, he was “winging” the snow…

World gold-medalist Lexi Bertelsen aims for professional hockey career

January 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

Lexi Bertelsen, 17, of Belmont has determinedly pursued a career in professional women’s hockey for much of her life, including moving away from home and friends, but she’s also glad to be coming back starting next week so she can graduate from East Elgin Secondary School. Lexi, who went to South Dorchester and Davenport public…

Bumping the ball

January 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

Emily Wilkins, front, of host East Elgin Secondary School’s Junior volleyball squad bumped the ball back over the net, backed by teammates Selena Woodford and Megan Campbell, during a game against Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute on Tuesday, Jan. 14. IDCI won the match in three straight games. (AE/Rob Perry)

Volleyball scrimmage at Immanuel Christian

January 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

Emma Zylstra, a Grade 7 pupil and member of Immanuel Christian School’s Senior girls volleyball team, dug for a serve from ICS’s boys team during a scrimmage on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8. The girls had originally been scheduled to play another school, but that was cancelled due to weather. (AE/Rob Perry)

Belmont takes on Aylmer

January 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

Joseph Valencia of Belmont  Minor Hockey’s Under 18 team swung around Aylmer U18 Red players as he rushed the puck up the ice during a game at East Elgin Community Complex on Sunday, Jan. 12. Aylmer took the win, 4-1. (AE/Rob Perry  

East Elgin U13 team opens playoffs with 2-2 tie

January 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

Xavier Cousineau of East Elgin Minor Hockey’s Under 13 Rep team flipped the puck to his left, past a Delhi player, during the opening game of playoffs at East Elgin Community Complex on Sunday, Jan. 5. East Elgin trailed 0-2 at the end of the second period, but came back in the third to score twice, ending…

Rejoicing after a half-court three-pointer

December 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Brody Geerts, left, Jedd Parry, Johnny Knelson, Landon Ruth and Alex Samayoa-Soria of Summers Corners Public School’s boys team celebrated after their teammate Connor VanHarn scored a three-pointer, with a last-second half-court shot, during an Elementary Basketball Festival at East Elgin Secondary School on Wednesday, Dec. 11. They won that game 11-9 and tied for…

Springfield welcomes Christmas

December 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

Kelly Temoin, Curtis Rozendaal and Travis Rozendaal. were shepherds on Springfield Baptist Church’s entry in the annual Springfield Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade was marked by wet snow, but also a great turnout. More pictures in the Dec. 11 edition of The Aylmer Express. (AE/Rob Perry)

A stick save for EESS

December 5, 2024 | 0 Comments

East Elgin Secondary School goalie Reese Tyssen made a stick save after being on the receiving end of an Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute shot during a game at East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday, Nov. 26. Despite his efforts, IDCI won the game 3-2. (AE/Rob Perry)

Eagles fall 3-2 to IDCI in boys hockey season-opener

November 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Cameron Richardson of host East Elgin Secondary School’s boys hockey team rushed the puck toward the Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute end during a season-opening game for both teams at East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday, Nov. 28. EESS lost the hardfought match 3-2. Look for another picture in the Dec. 4 Aylmer Express. (AE/Rob Perry)