Novice Flyers will need some love on Friday Night

Mar 16, 2016

Fans of the Frontenac Flyers new novice rep team were sporting their team’s jerseys in Fenelon Falls this past weekend, where the Flyers faced off against the Sturgeon Lake Thunder in the All-Ontario Novice CC finals.

The Flyers “fought really hard but needed some bounces” said parent and League President Al Pixley after then team lost both games to the Sturgeon Lake Thunder by 6-1 scores.

The loss, however, does not mean the end for the Flyers. The team still stands a chance, however, as they are playing a 6 point series where wins are worth 2 points and ties 1 point.

In order to extend the series, they need at least a tie in the game that is scheduled for 7:30 on Friday Night (March 18) at the Frontenac Arena. If they can manage that they will play again on Saturday (March 19) at 3:00, again at the Frontenac arena. If they manage a win and a tie in the two games, the series would go to a deciding game in Fenelon Falls next Thursday (March 24).

But the focus for now is Friday's game. Team officials are calling on all community members to come out and support the 7-8 year old local heroes on Friday night, asking fans to wear Frontenac orange or Flyers sweaters if they have them.

“The boys could sure use a boost on Friday Night,” said Pixley.

Go Flyers GO!

In other arena news, the Frontenac Arena was not one the 10 Kraft Hockeyville shortlisted arenas, but upgrades to the heating system are still on tap for this summer, subject to final approvals from South and Central Frontenac Councils this week and next.