February 21, 2004
A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle. Japanese Proverb
The Orillia Terriers Minor Midget A team advances to the third game of the quarter finals with a two game lead. Last evening, teamwork paid off, as the Terriers faced a hard hitting, ferocious eye of the tiger early into the game. It was obvious, the tigers were there to show their might, but low and behold the dogs were out to play, (and play they did). The refs were not going to take any …… and the tigers were the first to fall victim to their own demise. They continued on the same path, hard hitting and. The dogs were tested to their limits. Hormones and sweat could of thrown the boys off their game plan, but as usual they were able to maintain a good sense of class and play a solid game of hockey. Discipline – Teamwork—Gate Keeping and Goal scoring, Parental and Coach support are their secret to success. The accusation of having a stacked team full of AAA players is unfounded. These boys have worked hard under the coaching staff of Mr Borelli, Mr Salmon and Mr Winnitoy. They have continued to progress throughout the season to the level of play, that we so much enjoy. We congratulate them for their success and wish them future triumph on and off the ice.
February 17, 2004
Orillia Minor Midget A team take the lead in the first of the final play down series against the Aurora Tigers. Leading the game 4 to 1 and heading into the last minutes of the game, Aurora rallied back to a one-goal difference. The intense pressure to maintain the lead gave the impression that father time was not going to let the Terriers win this game with ease. During the last few minutes of the game, the Aurora coach pulled his goalie and the Orillia Terriers were challenged to face an extra player on their end of the ice. The Orillia Terriers talent to play as a unit became obvious. Their pose and charisma outlasted the efforts put forth by the Tigers. Again, the Terriers strengths and respect for the game came through, winning the game 4 to 1. Congratulations boys and keep up the good work. Next game, Friday in Aurora. See schedule for game times and locations.
December 1, 2003
Minor Midget A Terriers make Orillia Proud !!!! Congratulations Minor Midgets for winning the Championship Finalist Position in a AA Tourney. We are very proud of you all !!!
December 1, 2003
ORILLIA 'A' TEAM ADVANCES TO 'AA' FINAL IN PICKERING Our League rival, the Minor Midget 'A' Orillia Terriers were involved in a 'AA' Tournament this past weekend in Pickering against some of the finest teams in Ontario and advanced to the Final. Despite leading 2-1 over Barrie with under a minute to go, Orillia would fall in overtime 3-2 to the Flyers. Orillia represented the York Simcoe Minor Midget 'A' Divison very strongly and we wish to congratulate them on their effort. In the semi-finals they defeated pre-Tournament favourite and host Pickering. Our own Aurora 'AA' Team was enetered as well and they did defeat Orillia on Friday 2-1, advancing to the semi-finals, where they fell to eventual Champion Barrie, 4-0. Great effort Tigers, Great effort Terriers!
November 21, 2003
Team Photos now in.....check out your pic under player stats. Click your name
March 28, 2004 OMHA CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!
ORILLIA TERRIERS WIN THE OMHA MINOR MIDGET A CUP !!!
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS!!!!!
Monday, March 29, 2004 - 08:00
Local Sports - There was exactly one minute left on the clock in the third period when Mike Borrelli told his Orillia Experience Nissan minor midget Terriers to absolutely, positively, do-anything-but a cross-ice pass.
There was too much at stake.
The Terriers had meticulously built a very fragile 2-1 lead in Game 4 of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, and being up 2-1 in the best-of-five series, to preserve that win would mean the ultimate; a championship.
Easier said than done. After all, the diehard Southpoint Capitals had stepped off the bus the night before to win 7-4 to stay alive, and as time ticked away in the third period desperation turned to panic, and panic turned into scoring opportunities.
In fact, with four seconds left, the puck sat loose in front of Terriers’ goaltender Braedon Price, who desperately tried to seek it out amidst a sea of skates and swinging sticks.
Finally, the puck was swatted into the safety of the corner, the last three seconds ticked away and the Terriers’ bench exploded in jubilation.
“Awesome, just an awesome feeling,” said the game’s hero, Jeff McLean, whose goal with 55 seconds left in the second period put the Terriers up 2-1, a lead that would stand until the final buzzer. “We’ve been here a couple of times and we always came up short and this feels great, we’ve never done this before.”
Schuyler Koprla put the Terriers up 1-0 midway through the first period, picking up his own rebound after a rush down the left side.
Southpoint’s captain Tom Gee tied the game seven minutes into the second period after a scramble in front of Price.
After McLean’s goal, the Terriers shut down centre ice with a tight forecheck, forcing the Capitals to the outside where they had nowhere to move the puck ahead.
The Terriers were tested eight minutes into the third period though, when Koprla was called for a five minute slashing penalty after taking a two-handed swipe at Southpoint’s Anthony Camara. The penalty put the Terriers down two men for a minute and a half and shorthanded for three minutes. Southpoint’s power-play, however, sputtered and was unable to capitalize.
“That was a big part of the game right there,’ said Borrelli. “Our guys were determined to kill that penalty off, and they played that way for the rest of the game. This game was fought in the trenches and my guys worked their guts out tonight. Do you hear that celebration behind me? They earned that and they deserve that.”
As the final buzzer sounded, Terriers players leapt from the bench for the obligatory dog pile while Southpoint players watched somberly.
“It was just a great, hard fought series,” said Capital’s coach Aaron Setterington. “Both teams played with passion and heart. Orillia took advantage of one mistake we made and that was the difference.”
March 27, 2004 Capital dig deep to stay alive
Toby Gorman
Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 08:00
Local Sports - The Orillia Experience Nissan minor midget Terriers can put away their brooms.
They won’t be needing them as the Southpoint Capitals showed up at the Community Centre with a successful attempt to stave off elimination in the minor midget OMHA championship best-of-five final.
A gutsy 7-4 win by the Capitals Friday brings the series to 2-1 for the Terriers, who stole two games in Leamington earlier this week.
“What can I say about these guys?” said Capitals coach Aaron Setterington. “We call them the cardiac kids back home. They never do anything easy but when their backs are against the wall that’s when they play their best. I expect the same thing (tonight).”
Kyle White opened the scoring for the Cardiac Kids eight minutes into the first period with a shorthanded goal that beat Terriers’ goaltender Mike Sullivan on the glove side to give Southpoint a 1-0 lead.
Sullivan had made a wicked glove save in the first minute of play, stopping Eric Williams on a point blank shot from the low slot.
Chad Shennett answered back for the Terriers just two minutes later to tie the score and Schuyler Koprla made it 2-1 Terriers with a power-play goal, skating in all alone on Southpoint goaltender Kyle Moore. Koprla slid the puck under Moore’s glove to give the Terriers their first lead of the game.
But it didn’t last long. Just before the first period ended Andy Stevenson found himself all alone in front of Sullivan, beating him low on the glove side for a power- play goal.
“We beat ourselves tonight,” said Terriers’ coach Mike Borrelli. “You can’t take as many penalties as we did (Friday) against a team like that and expect to come out of it with a win. We’re going to have to play far more disciplined hockey (tonight) if we want to have a chance at winning this thing.”
The two teams will face off against each other tonight at 6 p.m. at the Community Centre for Game 4.
The Terriers pulled ahead again playing four-on-four hockey midway through the second period when Matt Salmon scored to make it 3-2, but the Terriers lost their cool and found themselves in heavy penalty trouble and the Capitals began to lick their chops.
Southpoint scored on a four-on-three power play to make it 3-3, then pulled away in the third period with two straight goals by Eric Williams, one of them on a breakaway.
“It was good to see Eric come through like that. He’s been struggling a bit lately so he timed those two pretty well. Those obviously were big goals,” added Setterington.
Justin Storey scored for Orillia to make it 5-4, but Southpoint added two more, including an empty netter to win the game.
The final result for the Orillia major midget Terriers, in the OMHA final against the Owen Sound Jr. Attack, was unavailable at press time. Those teams play tonight at 8 p.m. at the Community Centre.
March 22, 2004 OMHA FINAL UPDATE
Orilia Terriers win first two games of final OMHA series against Southpoint. Next game Friday March 26 8:00 pm Orillia Community Center. Come out and cheer them on!!!!!
March 13, 2004 Orillia Win Quarter Finals
Orillia Terriers win OMHA quarter finals to advance to the final Omha games. Orillia 4 Whiby 1
Way to go boys!!!!!
March 13, 2004 Orillia will be playing South Point for OMHA Final
OMHA Finalist
Orillia Terriers VS South Point !!!!
March 10, 2004 Orilia up two games to one
Orilia 4 Whitby 1
Next game Friday in Whitby
Go Terriers!!!!!!
March 7, 2004 Who let the Dogs Out !!!!
Series tied at one game a piece.
Orillia Terriers win game two!!!
Orillia 6 Whitby 2
March 4, 2004 Whitby squeeze by Orillia
Playdown game one results
Whitby 3 Orillia 2
10 min overtime sudden death victory !
March 2, 2004 Looking for some big results
Orillia’s two midget rep entries one step away from advancing to OMHA finals
Mike Derezycky
Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 08:00
Local Sports - A pair of hockey associations are seeing double for the upcoming Ontario Minor Hockey Association semifinals.
Both the Orillia Hammond Transportation major midget Terriers and the Orillia Experience Nissan minor midget Terriers will be taking on the Whitby Wildcats in their respective playoff series for the right to move on to the OMHA finals.
The minor midget Terriers, who are 9-0 in the playoffs and went 25-1-2 in the regular season, will be the first to hit the ice when they host Whitby Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. at the Community Centre in Game 1 of a best-of-five series.
The major midget Terriers lost the coin flip to determine home-ice advantage and will start the best-of-five series in Whitby on Friday at 7 p.m. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Community Centre while Game 3 is slated for March 11 in Whitby.
MAJOR MIDGET
With a tie as the only blemish on their playoff record, the major midget Terriers have set their sights on winning the OMHA title since the season began. Orillia tied Innisfil in the second round of the playoffs and has a 9-0-1 mark going into the semifinals.
“This is what we’ve stressed,” major midget coach Dallyn Telford said on the weekend. “This is where we want to be and our goal is to win the OMHA and progress to the OHF (Ontario Hockey Federation) after that.”
The OHF tournament, sometimes called the Super Series, matches the winners of the major divisions from the four hockey federations – OMHA, Greater Toronto Hockey League, Alliance and the Northern Minor Hockey Association – for a provincial season-ending tournament.
“We’ve known since the start of the year the dates (of the OHF tournament), which is Easter weekend in Woodstock,” Telford added.
“We’re slowly getting to our goal. There’s still a long way to go, but we’re getting there.”
Orillia finished third in the York-Simcoe Minor Hockey League regular season and has played Whitby once this season, beating the Wildcats in the championship game of a tournament.
“We’ve been working pretty hard as a team,” said major midget captain Randy Walsh. “We have good chemistry with all three lines, a good ‘D’ and the goalies have been strong.”
MINOR MIDGET
For a team that only lost one regular-season game, minor midget coach Mike Borrelli and captain Leigh Hammond said the Terriers are continuing to get better.
“We didn’t really start playing as team, everyone together, until the end of the season,” Hammond said.
“Everybody feels pretty confident. We’ve improved all year long and I think we’re peaking right now.”
The minor midget Terriers have swept through their previous three OMHA playoff rounds and also defeated Whitby earlier this season, 5-2 at the Silver Stick qualifying tournament.
“It’s been an unbelievable year,” Borrelli said. “The kids have been listening to what we’re telling them. The coaching staff is doing great, Randy Salmon and Dave Winnitoy. They all get here an hour early for practice as a rule and are eager and ready to start. They’re very, very eager to play.”
Borrelli added the strength of the team this season has been the goaltending tandem of Braeden Price and Mike Sullivan, who have rotated games evenly all season.
“Everybody’s on the same page, very disciplined and we have a very good power play, all key ingredients if you need to do well,” Borrelli said.
“It’s almost like we’ve been going up a ladder, getting better and better and better. Obviously we’ve had some hurdles, but a 25-1-2 (regular) season record is a pretty consistent team.”
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March 1, 2004 Playdown Game one Orillia Vs Whitby
Wed March 03 --- 9:30 PM CC
February 25, 2004 Orillia Terriers Advance to the OMHA Finals
AURORA AND ORILLIA SHOWCASE MINOR HOCKEY IN GAME 3...
Orillia, ON, February 25, 2004
Putting aside the bitterness that developed in the penalty marred Game 2, the Orillia Terriers and Aurora Tigers came out and focused squarely on hockey, producing one of the finest games of the season, showcasing the high quality of both teams. The Terriers would prevail in the contest, 3-2, after a late third period goal and win the OMHA Quarter Final series against the Tigers, 3-0, but it was not easy for the talented Orillia squad in the highly entertaining game that featured a little of everything.
Aurora came into the game severely shorthanded, missing five players, but were bolstered by the inclusion of AP's Tyler Fyfe and Keon Karamchi. Orillia would open the scoring on a power-play after some fine work by d'man Bryan Black, #13, kept the puck in the Tiger zone for a cross ice feed and a 1-0 Terrier lead. Orillia would push the advantage to 2-0 after yet another power play goal by Matthew Brown, who tapped in a rebound from 8 feet. The Tigers however, would not lay down when it could have been easy to do so, and responded. On their own power-play Mike Parkhill's spinarama slapshot caught the low corner from 30 feet after Corey Berube's all out effort caused havoc in front of the Terrier net, and the puck popped out to Parkhill, who made no mistake on the highlight reel goal. With the action now at a tremendous level, it was Orillia' s turn to reply, but Zach Timbers , was equal to all challenges in the Tiger cage, and was outstanding on the evening, holding Aurora in, especially in the first period when Orillia could have put the game away.
The second continued, and Aurora would finally even the affair when Sean Fodey, re-directed a lovely Brent Gallaugher feed after Peter McNeill, forced to play defense on the evening, kept the puck in and fed Gallaugher down low. Timbers would make one more big save in the period, when he slid across to rob Matthew Salmon, stellar on this night for the Terriers, and the teams headed to intermission tied at two's.
The high tempo action continued in the third with Aurora fighting for their playoff lives, and they carried the play to Orillia for long stretches, as both teams were starting to tire with the high paced flow of the game. The Tigers had two strong chances to pull ahead, but both plays were snuffed out by great plays by Tony Brown, who along with Black was the pillar on the Terrier defense. Now on the power-play with under four minutes remaining in regulation, the Tigers looked like they might pull ahead, with numerous chances, but an unfortunate turn-over in the neutral zone turned into the winner for the Terriers when a fine play in front of Timbers resulted in the end of the Tiger season. Aurora tried in vain to equalize, and had some opportunities, but Coach Borelli went with his strength in the final two minutes to keep the Tigers at bay, providing Tiger coach Daly no opportunity to get Timbers on the bench until precious few seconds remained, in favor of the extra attacker. The game ended and with it Tiger dreams of advancing to the semi-finals.
Aurora, through their disappointment, held their heads high after the game and a hugely successful season, and were first to congratulate the Terriers on their fine play and wished them the best of success in keeping the OMHA title in the York Simcoe League. Despite their, at times, bitter rivalry, the post series handshakes were a testament to, although not easily admitted, the respect both teams had for each other. Peter McNeill and Bryan Black had a small little war in the series, but Bryan admitted that it was a pleasure to play against Peter and smiles went all around post game between the two players, as both did what was necessary for their respective teams. The scene was repeated for many others from both sides and the series will be remembered for this Game 3 that was worth the price of admission, no matter the cost.
This article was developed by the Aurora Tigers. We share their sentiments and could no way top the comments made. They are an amasing team, who showed determination and courage. We applaud thier efforts!!!
Players of the game were # 1 Aurora and # 11 for Orillia.
February 21, 2004 Orillia 8 - Tigers 1
A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle.
Japanese Proverb
The Orillia Terriers Minor Midget A team advances to the third game of the quarter finals with a two game lead. Last evening, teamwork paid off, as the Terriers faced a hard hitting, ferocious eye of the tiger early into the game. It was obvious, the tigers were there to show their might, but low and behold the dogs were out to play, (and play they did). The refs were not going to take any …… and the tigers were the first to fall victim to their own demise. They continued on the same path, hard hitting and. The dogs were tested to their limits. Hormones and sweat could of thrown the boys off their game plan, but as usual they were able to maintain a good sense of class and play a solid game of hockey. Discipline – Teamwork—Gate Keeping and Goal scoring, Parental and Coach support are their secret to success. The accusation of having a stacked team full of AAA players is unfounded. These boys have worked hard under the coaching staff of Mr Borelli, Mr Salmon and Mr Winnitoy. They have continued to progress throughout the season to the level of play, that we so much enjoy. We congratulate them for their success and wish them future triumph on and off the ice.
February 17, 2004 Game one of final playdowns, Terriers face Tigers
Orillia Minor Midget A team take the lead in the first of the final play down series against the Aurora Tigers. Leading the game 4 to 1 and heading into the
last minutes of the game, Aurora rallied back to a one-goal difference. The intense pressure to maintain the lead gave the impression that father time was not going to let the Terriers win this game with ease. During the last few minutes of the game, the Aurora coach pulled his goalie and the Orillia Terriers were challenged to face an extra player on their end of the ice. The Orillia Terriers talent to play as a unit became obvious. Their pose and charisma outlasted the efforts put forth by the Tigers. Again, the Terriers strengths and respect for the game came through, winning the game 4 to 1. Congratulations boys and keep up the good work. Next game, Friday in Aurora. See schedule for game times and locations.
February 17, 2004 What the Tigers have to say !
TIGER COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN GAME 1 IN ORILLIA...
Orillia, ON, February 17, 2004
A third period Tiger rally fell just short tonight in Orillia, as Aurora slipped to the Terriers in Game 1 of the OMHA Quarter Final played at the Orillia Community Center. Down 4-1 with just over nine minutes to play, Aurora poured it on offensively, but it was to little to late, as Orillia hung on for a 4-3 win, and the series lead.
The see-saw battle had the teams heading to the second period with a single goal scored after the Terriers had opened the scoring on a power-play for a 1-0 lead, that held up till four minutes in the middle frame. Sean Fodey erased the Orillia lead when he converted a perfect Patrick Bowie feed on a short 2 on 1 for the equalizer, but it would be Auroras only tally in the period.
Despite being tied at 1-1, it was the second period that proved to be Aurora's undoing, when they strayed from their game plan, allowing the Terriers to run their offense from their defenseman, allowing Terrier forwards to close the gap quickly on the forecheck and create chances or hem the Tigers into their own zone. The missed assignments against the speedy Orillia squad proved deadly, as Orillia scored twice. First on a bullet from the top of the circle, then short-handed, after a turn-over at their blueline, and a 3-1 Orillia lead heading to the intermission.
Frustrated by their lack of response to known Orillia tendencies, the Tigers made an adjustment t their play in the third, and results followed. After another power-play goal by the Terriers, that seemed to put the game out of reach, Aurora continued to stick to their play book, following Coach Daly's instructions from the break, and the tide slowly began to turn. Bowie rifled a slap shot from long range to make it 4-2 and minutes later, Peter McNeill finished off a down low chance to make it 4-3 on a Tiger power-play. With a huge momentum swing, Aurora pressed for the equalizer and overtime. Chances by Corey Berube, Mike Parkhill, Brandon Polsinello and Sean Fodey went for naught as Orillia was hanging on, relieving the Tiger pressure with continuous icings.
After time-outs by both sides, and Tiger keeper Zach Timbers, who was outstanding in the second period to give the Tigers a chance, on the bench, Aurora continued the pressure and came close, not once, but twice in the final minute and a half, but both chances were thwarted by saves by the Orillia keeper. One final face-off with 3 seconds on the clock in the Orillia zone ended the game and a 1-0 series lead for the Terriers.
The Terrier line-up is weighed heavily with 'AAA' players opting for 'A' hockey with Coach Borelli, but the scrappy Tigers will battle Orillia, making them earn whatever they get. With home ice on Friday, and last line change, Aurora will look to get back into the series. The Tigers know that they must play with intensity from the drop of the puck, and not just for one period if they are to have success against this caliber of opponent.
February 14, 2004 Congratulations to Mr Adam Lewis and Mr Borrelli
Adam Lewis has been seleceted to coach the Midland Flyers junior "C" league for the upcoming season. Mr Borrelli has been hired to the general manager position. We wish both a successful year !!!
February 11, 2004 Minor Midgets take it to the Clippers!!!
Minor Midgets notch another three game sweep!In a three game sweep, the Minor Midgets retire the Stouffville clippers.
February 11, 2004 Aurora Tigers prepare to face off with Orillia
...AURORA WILL TRY TO PUT AWAY BARRIE FOR A DATE WITH ORILLIA... Aurora, February 12, 2004
The Orillia Terriers did their job last night in Stouffville, defeating the Clippers 4-1 for a sweep of their series, and advancing to the OMHA Quarter Finals. The Tigers will now try to do the same tonight when they face Barrie in Game 3 in Aurora at 7:30 PM.
Aurora does not want to travel to Barrie for Game 4 on Friday and the Tigers know that the series is not won, and Barrie still represents a formidable foe who is not to be taken lightly, and the Tigers have prepared accordingly. For only the third time this season, the Minor Midget's will play in the friendly confines of ACC 1. Aurora has a few nagging injuries trainer Frank Polsinello does not wish to discuss, but it should be all hands on deck tonight for the pivotal game.
Check back tomorrow for a full game report on Game #3, including photos.
February 9, 2004 Road Conditions
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January 26, 2004 Three UP- Three Down
Orillia beats Markham, three game sweep. Orillia will now face Stoufville. First game Jan 30/04
January 23, 2004 Omha Playdowns
Look under game scores to review the latest game results.
Playdown game 1 against Markham
Orillia 5 Markham 0
December 9, 2003 Orillia Minor Hockey, now on line !!
League now has web site! go to
http://www.orilliahockey.com/index.html
December 3, 2003 Look under Newsletter for latest News -
Pickering AA Tourney
December 1, 2003 Pickering Tournament
Minor Midget A Terriers make Orillia Proud !!!!
Congratulations Minor Midgets for winning the Championship Finalist Position in a AA Tourney. We are very proud of you all !!!
December 1, 2003 See what other teams are talking about !!!
ORILLIA 'A' TEAM ADVANCES TO 'AA' FINAL IN PICKERING
Our League rival, the Minor Midget 'A' Orillia Terriers were involved in a 'AA' Tournament this past weekend in Pickering against some of the finest teams in Ontario and advanced to the Final. Despite leading 2-1 over Barrie with under a minute to go, Orillia would fall in overtime 3-2 to the Flyers.
Orillia represented the York Simcoe Minor Midget 'A' Divison very strongly and we wish to congratulate them on their effort. In the semi-finals they defeated pre-Tournament favourite and host Pickering.
Our own Aurora 'AA' Team was enetered as well and they did defeat Orillia on Friday 2-1, advancing to the semi-finals, where they fell to eventual Champion Barrie, 4-0. Great effort Tigers, Great effort Terriers!
November 25, 2003 Guest Book
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November 21, 2003 Photos now in
Team Photos now in.....check out your pic under player stats. Click your name
October 13, 2003 Markham Tournament Results
Congratulations for winning the Championship Finalist position !!!
