Bantam Rep, 2008-2009 (Kincardine Minor Hockey Association)

Article written by Ron Sayle Game one had the TIM-BR MART Bantams matched up with the league rival Hanover Barons. It was a slow start for the Kincardine, as Hanover jumped to a two nothing lead early in the first. After a quick time out and a firm discussion from coach Catto the boys refocused and settled down to their patented physical style and fought back. First star of the game Garrett Satosek lead the charge with his first hat trick of the season with singles going to Brady Collins and Mitch Dickson. Keeping the Hanover team at bay was Trevor Ammerman with a number of highlight real ...

Written by Ron Sayle Game one of the Bracebridge bantam tournament saw the Kincardine Timbermart Bantams take on a strong Tilsonberg team. A close checking game kept it a low scoring affair which ended the score tied at two at the end of regulation time. Overtime saw the both team’s trade chances with Tilsonberg getting the game winner off a bad bounce and a favorable turnover. Goal scorers for Kincardine were Dylan Sayle and David MacFarlan, with assists going to Cody Bowes and Michael Osadca.

Written by Ron Sayle It was a nervous time for the coaching staff of Dennis Howard and PJ Slade as the TIM-BR Mart Bantams squared up for the initial face-off with the Mitchell Meteors on the second game of a back-to-back weekend series. The first game in Mitchell saw the Kincardine squad lose focus and discipline resulting in a steady stream of frustrated Kincardine players to the penalty holding area. The end result saw the home town boys take a good old-fashioned butt kicking to the tune of 8 to 1.

Article written by Ron Sayle The opening handshake was the only friendly contact the TIM-BR MART Bantams would have with the visiting Walkerton capitals. From the opening faceoff it was a gruelling battle with the Kincardine bantams emerging as the eventual champion.

Written by Ron Sayle Looking at a 10 player Mildmay bench, and fresh off a strong showing at the Ingersoll tournament the cards were defiantly in favor of the TIM-BR MART Bantams going into this match. Nothing could have been more far from the truth, a less than energetic effort had the boys down by three as they came out for the third frame.