Flyers add young talent. Newman, Jeff Omstead, Keith Omstead, Bryon Pepper, Phil Setterington, Rich Will A, Ted Hannigan (GM),Jim Butcher (coach), Jim Bradley (trainer), John Moore (goal), Chuck Turner (goal), Rich Bell, Rod Bowman, Ken Cobby, Greg Coulter, Stan Couture, Bill Derbyshire, Art Hickson, Gary Hiller A, Rob Specs Johnston, Doug Lamb C, Kris Manery A, Dave Omstead, Jeff Omstead, Steve Oulahen, Ken Piper, Brian Plumb, Pat Ribble, Rick Stickney, Terry Wiper. He would be so mad at me if I didnt mention him, Ron Soucie could really hammer a puck from the blue line. Alex Derksen, a native of Saline, Michigan joined the Flyers prior to the 2014-2015 season coming to the team from the Victory Honda U18 team in the US. Leamington Flyers London Nationals 3 - 2 (OT) GOJHL 2023-01-22T19:10:00-0500 Leamington Flyers Sarnia Legionnaires 4 - 1 GOJHL Show More. Please use the form below to register for the Leamington Flyers 2022 Spring Camp. Camp is open to the public to watch. At age 19, Alex was named the Flyers Captain. Best GOJHL Player You Played Against: Brian Hills, Best Player You Played With: Dave Drummond, Who Was the Funniest: Coach Reg Mullholland best one liners still used them when I coached, Who Was the Hardest Hitter: Gary Gayer, Rob Willan ( hip check ), Who Had the Hardest Shot: Mark Johnston never took a slap shot all wrist and snap shots and very accurate, Who Did Opponents Hate to Play Against the Most: all of us, What Was the Most Memorable Goal You Scored: all of them cause i wasnt a big goal scorer but i was a team player Reg taught me the wheel and shoot and it always caught the goalies off guard, Favourite Flyers Memory: winning a Ontario Jr C championship with the Flyers and we did it in style after we left this area we won our next 3 series 4 games straight. Jake was also an Assistant Captain on the Flyers 2014-2015 Team and wore the C in 2015-2016. His point totals and what he was able to accomplish in Tecumseh and LaSalle speak to the kind of impact player he was. Hebblewaite, Harry Hoch, Bruce Hodgson, Hal Hoover, ?? He was fearless, and good at getting under the opponents skin. There is nothing like junior hockey. I am currently trying out for the Birmingham Bulls in the SPHL. Monday May 9 Chatham @ Leamington 7:10 PM. I enjoy playing beer league hockey in my spare time and have the privilege to skate with a lot of former flyer teammates, which adds a nice camaraderie. Yet the most important part of the whole organization are Owners Jake & Abe Fehr for they make playing for the Leamington Flyers an absolute Dream come true for a young hockey player. I played with the Flyers for six years from the 1951-52 season to the 1956-57 season . Bill Burgess (coach), Bob Wallace (goal), Andy Brndjar, Caesar Brndjar, Jim Burke, Mike Foldesi, Bill McKenzie, Eric McKenzie, Jim McKenzie, Bill Pearce, Jerry Slavik, Bill Burgess (owner/coach), Bob Wallace (goal), Arthur Whitey Bevan, Caesar Brndjar, John Burke, Lloyd Crawford, Gord Drouillard, Jim Duddy, Jim Elsley, Bill Kincaid, John McEachern, Bill McKenzie, Eric McKenzie, Jim McKenzie, Jim McKinnon, Tony Minkewich, Moose Mousseau, ?? I am currently working and still in school. I believe this is a big reason why we were able to put together such successful teams each year. Click to Watch: www.hockeytv.com. 434 talking about this. I dont think I have ever seen anyone score the way Brown was able to, especially as a 16 year old. Brett Langlois definitely knew how to throw the most punishing open ice hits. He was fast, smooth and shifty. These are just two of the hilarious daily things that Ty would do to make everyone laugh. Not a day goes by that I dont miss hockey and wish I could go back and re-experience my time as a Flyer. There was a game that he give it to Jimmy Horvath for being out of shape, so he told Jimmy to be at the arena the next morning at 7 before school by himself and do red line blue line for an hour. When the gloves keep going with out the body its usually the sign you hit him a little hard. My most memorable goal was probably getting the monkey off my back and scoring my first as a Flyer. Thursday May 5 Chatham @ Leamington 7:10 PM. Allen, Chris -Kingston Frontenacs 1 st round draft choice, Florida Panthers draft choice Alent, Brian - Scholarship, University of Finlay Allick, Bill - Scholarship, University of Illinois . I have never seen anyone be able to control a game like Mitch did. He also had a memorable 24 Game point streak during that season. A big body, Brett was known for being amongst the most physical Defenceman in the League. On the Olympic sized ice it was crucial to have guys that could skate, especially on the back end. His 18 year old season was a breakout year. Reid, Rick Stickney, Jamie Stickney, Tim Towle, Mike Trudelle, Dave Whitsell, Dick Whittle, Rick Wiper, Mike Zarowotuk, Ted Hannigan (GM), Jim Butcher (coach), Jerry Brooks (coach) Jim Bradley (trainer), Carl Stadler (trainer), Paul Anthony (goal), Wayne Beneteau (goal), Gene Biekx (goal), Maurice Rockey Ternoey(goal), Dennis Bonnett, Bob Chapman, Donnie Christofaro, Tony Clement, Barry Colenutt, John Emerson, Jim Ferguson, Bruce Hall, Jack Harfmann, Ward Hutchins, Jerry Knox, Dennis Koestler, Pat Lefeber, Dennis Martin, Mark Matheson, Brian McGee, Dennis Miner, Mark Omstead, Tim Omstead C, Leo Potvin, Terry Quick, Brian Plumb, Brian Sellon, Jamie Stickney, Tim Towle, Dick Whittle, Mike Zarowotuk, Ted Hannigan (GM), Jerry Brooks (coach), Jim Ferguson (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), Paul Antjony (goal), Wayne Beneteau (goal), Nick Koppert (goal), Mike MacKinnon (goal), Maurice Rockey Ternoey (goal), Dwight Davidson, Dean Ferguson, Dan Galloway, Pat HillmanA, Ward Hutchins, Jerry Knox A, Roger Lamb, Kevin Makepeace, Mark Matheson A, Chris Meloche, Dennis Martin, Dan Siddall, Bob Taylor, Tim Towle, Dave Trimble, Mike Trudelle, Bill Wheeler, Jeff Wood, Wes Wright, Jerry Brooks (coach) Jim Ferguson (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), Mark Bowman (goal), Mike MacKinnon (goal), Maurice Rockey Ternoey (goal), Mike Brennan, Bob Clifford, Dave Drummond, Dean Ferguson, Dan Galloway, Bill Hewitt, Pat HillmanA, Ward Hutchins, Jerry Knox A, Kevin Leslie, Roger Lamb, Dennis Martin, Kevin Makepeace, Mark Matheson A, Chris Meloche, Tim Oliphant, Jim Quick, Dave Reid, Dan Siddall, Jamie Stickney, Bob Taylor, Ed Tiessen, Dave Trimble, Wes Wright, Rob Johnston (GM), Mike Sherman (coach), Doug Vickery (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), Mark Bowman (goal), Don Campbell (goal), Mike MacKinnonn (goal), Paul Unrau (goal), ?? I will note the ones that really stand out in my mind after all these years of Leamington Flyers history. Thank you for everything, Leamington Flyers. Ted Hannigan (GM), Jim Butcher (coach), Jim Bradley (trainer), Dr. Robert McGee (team physician), Jim McFadden (goal), Steve Smith (goal), Rich Bell, Doug Bowman, Stan Couture, Rob Epplett, Bruce Goddard, Andy Herring C, Art Hickson, Gary Hillier, Rob Specs Johnston, Mike Klym, Doug Lamb A, Al Lynn, ?? My interests are poetry, people, and the sheer magnitude of storytelling. It was a rewarding feeling helping young guys and watching them prosper and develop into great players but more importantly great people. Congrats to Flyer alumni Tyler Wall on earning River Hawks team MVP this season! There was a lot of players that I played with that were very good, but the one person that I have had the pleasure to play with and against for many years before Leamington was Mitchell Amante. Adams, Mike Bradley, Mike Brennan, Rick Butler, Bob Clifford, Dave Drummond C, Ken Feica, Dean Ferguson, Gary Ferguson, Pat Hillman, Jim Horvath, Tim Hrynewich, Kevin Leslie A, Mike Matthews, Jim McRae, Tim Oliphant A, Scott Omstead, Randy Robinson, Rob Serviss, Ed Thiessen, Rob Willan, Joe Wright, Wes Wright, Rob Johnston (GM), Murray Knox (a/GM), Reg Mulholland (coach), Doug Vickery (a/coach), Albert Jenkins (a/coach), Carl Stadler (trainer), Don Campbell (goal), Clare Gillanders (goal), Mike MacKinnonn (goal), Dave Balakowski, John Bernhardt, Dwayne Boudreau, Bill Brown, Rick Butler, Bob Clifford, Dave Drummond C, Gary Ferguson, Darren Fuhr, Gary Gayer, Clare Gillanders, Tim Hanna, Jim Horvath, Todd Hodgson, Steve Impens, John Jacobs, Mark Johnston, Richard Kos, Kevin Leslie A, Keith Lindsay, Tim Oliphant A, Scott Omstead, Jay Pepper, Rob Serviss, Mike Silva, Ed Thiessen, Norm Tober, Rob Willan, ?? Home; About; Contact; Reports and Statistics; Partners; Other Resources; You are here Home Subject To this day, I dedicate much of my success as not only a hockey player but a human being to what i learned from Tony Piroski, Jamie McDermott and the Flyers coaching staff. Everyone loved Quigs for a reason, he was a great competitor but he was also a guy who knew how to keep it light and have fun. February 28, 2023. In Your Opinion What Does It Mean To Be a Leamington Flyer: I moved here from Dresden in 1975 and everyone said the Leamington Flyers was the place to play and they were right i am proud to say i played for the Flyers for 4 years cause they treated the players with class! Experience: Professional Hockey Player (11 years) Major Junior OHL (3 years Oshawa Generals & 2 years Windsor spitfires) Drafted in 2007, 74th (3rd round) overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Click the link below to read Bill Sanfords favourite memories as a Flyer. I was lucky enough to be able to stick around last year with Leamington and help out on the coaching side. Current occupation:sales, Essex Appliance. My good buddy Tyler Quigley. This past year I graduated with my bachelors degree in health sciences and played hockey for Rochester College while I was there for 4 years and was lucky enough to be chosen as the captain for all 4 years there. Eric was a hard working nose to the grind stone kind of player. Calling All Leamington Flyers Alumni! Jared Dennis was also an amazing skater. Home Hardware flyer. By Bill Sanford. Sarnia Steeplejack-Bees. His speed was something you dont see to often. 52. I plan on finishing school with a business degree, and continue to work in the golf industry. He was a guy who made you hold your breath every time he was on the ice. The entire 2021-22 GOJHL regular season schedule can be found here. The next season (2011-12) I had the pleasure to play on a line with Alex Seguin and Tyler Quigley, (also two great friends of mine). Dubbed the Ron Bomb, I believe Souce hit in the mid 90mph range at a skills competition we had at practice, just ask him! Sweden; Canada; USA; Finland; Germany; Switzerland; Popular Leagues. Showed up to the rink one day looking at me with only the left side of his face with his big red beard. Sarnia Legionnaires. An Alumni Story from Bill Sanford. In Your Opinion What Does It Mean To Be a Leamington Flyer: To me, being a Leamington Flyer means to be apart of something greater than yourself. Cheyne would go on to play 3 seasons with the Flyers, being named an Assistant Captain in 2011-2012 and being named the teams Most Valuable Player twice during his career. We were very effective at not only the shut down role but scoring goals as well Nicks intensity, leadership and hard work pushed Kyle and I to play as hard as we could at all times. If you know of any GOJHL Alumni that are not on this page please, . To me, being a Leamington Flyer means being the best man you can be, on and off the ice. The things he did and the stories he told always made everyone around him laugh. Even to this day running into Tony is an absolute pleasure and a blast to be around. Coach would put him in the shootout sometimes, and you can only guess what he did.. Langer would destroy anyone in his path in any game and then take on anyone in the league in a fight. Matora, Bob McAuliffe, Jim McAuliffe, ?? These kinds of teammates are so important in a locker room and on the ice because in the heat of battle sometimes you need that guy to allow everyone to chill out and relax and Quigs was great for that. If he was on the ice, youd better keep your head up. Lets just say iwas on the receiving end more that a couple of times in our times against each other. The best skater I played with was Myles Doan, Kyle Shaw had the hardest snap shot in the league, Opponents hated playing against Mitch Amante because he always knew how to get under their skin. Being a Leamington Flyer helped me not only learn to become a better hockey player but also to become a better more rounded individual. The best player I played against in the GOJHL was probably Adam Arseneault. Ive previously completed my diploma in Law & Security and am currently finishing my Psychology degree this summer at the University of Windsor with hopes to pursue a career in customs. Best GOJHL player that you played against: Dylan Seguin, we had some great battles playing against each other. Baltzer, Arthur Whitey Bevan, Caesar Brndjar, M. Craven, Richard Gazzola, John Gillespie, Glen Gryp, Floyd Butch Harris, Don Hicks, ?? Latest Transactions . Aaron Jeffery, Kyle Kudroch, Brian Liamero, Colin MacCormack, Tom Mannino, Joe McCann, Josh Omstead, Matt Parkes, Jason Penner, Brian Rempel, Kevin Russette, Jamie Silverson, Chris Simpson, Chad Slade, Adam Spinarsky,Jeff Sylvester, Jason Towsley, Brian Trenholm (coach), Marc Crevier (a/coach), Steve Price (a/coach), Matt St. Germain (a/coach),Rob Adams (trainer), Rod Brown (trainer), Rudy McIntyre (trainer/equipment), Dave Wallingford (equipment), Joe Wickham (trainer)Bill Nolin (physical conditioning trainer), Elliott Dunlop (educational co-ordinator), Scott Holland (media/statistician), James Blanchard (goal), Frank Dayus (goal), Mitch Stevenson (goal), Andy Anthony, Josh Carbevale, Jeff Dudka, Jeff Hogan, Roy (R. As a 16 year old my first year in Leamington, you dont really know what to expect with your opponents but I remember watching him perform and it being an absolute eye opener. The St. Marys Lincolns are pleased to announce that Pat Powers has been named the team's new General Manager. What Was the Most Memorable Goal You Scored: I wasnt much of a goal scorer but I did like to hit. On Tuesday March 16, 2010, the Leamington Flyers hired Head Coach Tony Piroski.Previously, as coach of the Essex 73's, Piroski won seven Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League championships and three Clarence Schmalz Cups in nine seasons.. RONA. Of Your Former Flyers Teammates (Not including yourself). I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to wear the red and white. Dylan Seguin was by far the most aggravating player to play against. Pat Stapleton Arena. Not only were these guys two of my best friends already but playing with them was simple and we held each other accountable. 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