Sports News
Vying for the puck in Under 13 Local League game
Weston Underhill, left, of host Aylmer Minor Hockey’s Under 13 Local League team and Aiden Rutkauskas of visiting Port Stanley rushed to be first to the puck during a game at East Elgin Community Complex on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16. Port Stanley took the win. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreRushing down the ice
Mason Mathews, No. 11 of host Aylmer Minor Hockey’s Under 13 Rep team, backed by teammates Ashton Curtis, left, and Nolan Shackelton, raced down the ice toward the Port Stanley net during an exhibition game at East Elgin Community Complex on Friday night, Sept. 8. Port Stanley took the win. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreBAD Under 15 BB team blanks London 2-0
Clara Arthur, left, of host BAD (Belmont-Aylmer-Dorchester) Girls Under 15 BB hockey team knocked the puck out of the possession of a London Devilettes player during an exhibition game at East Elgin Community Complex on Friday night, Oct. 8. The home team took the victory 2-0. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreTighter COVID restrictions on indoor sports
Southwestern Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 6, issued letters of instruction requiring COVID-19 “passports” showing proof of vaccination will be needed for anyone 12 or older for admission to all indoor public and private sports facilities as of Oct. 31 . Previously, anyone 12 through 17 had been exempt from having to produce passports at indoor sports facilities.…
Read MoreSpectators okay at outdoor EESS sports
Spectators will be allowed to attend outdoor sports events involving East Elgin Secondary School as the fall season unfolds, Athletics Director Matt Ninness says. East Elgin would have teams for field hockey, junior football, golf, junior and senior girls basketball, senior boys volleyball and cross-country, he continued. Not enough players could be found for junior…
Read MoreAylmer Under-11 Rep team wins exhibition match
Ben Deleebeeck of host Aylmer Minor Hockey’s Under 11 Rep team stickhandled the puck down the ice during an exhibition game against St. Thomas at East Elgin Community Complex on Friday night, Oct. 1. Aylmer took the win. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreBAD U15 BB team opens season at Complex
Paige Poland of host BAD (Belmont-Aylmer-Dorchester) Girls Under 15 BB hockey team kept the puck away from a Woodstock player during a season-opening game at East Elgin Community Complex on Friday night, Sept. 24. Woodstock won the game 2-0. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreSunset in Port Bruce
The sunset coloured the horizon as two to three foot waves crashed onto the beach at Port Bruce at sunset on Saturday night, Sept. 25. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreQuilt show at Aylmer library
The shelves at Aylmer library are festooned with 62 colourful and intricate quilts, made by local artisans, for an annual three-day show that opened on Thursday, Sept. 23, and continues through Saturday, Sept. 25. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreLosing their seats at horse show
Rider Stephanie Bossence of London lost her seat, as had her rescued “victim” Jarrad McMillan just before her, during a Rusty Gaits Saddle Club horse show at the Aylmer Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 19. The club is reviving “rescue races,” an event where a rescuer rushes to the far end of the ring, picks up…
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