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were missing key players for the
championship game. The Falcons
The RUFFO Report were forced to play the entire third

period with only 7 skaters as one of
with Perry Ruffo their girls was injured in the final

minutes of the second period. In
semi-final action earlier in the day,
and Madison Ruffo. I would like SUB Place
to wish these girls the best of luck the HT Falcons defeated the Tagwi
he Glengarry Highlanders with their final few months of high Warriors by a score of 8-0. In game
TMidget A girls hockey season school as they prepare for their post number two, the St. Joe’s Panthers Damaris Sanchez
has come to an end. The team secondary adventures. It’s been an defeated North Dundas Devils by a Home
finished the Provincial playdowns absolute pleasure to watch you play score of 3-1. After being crowned of the
with a 500 record of 2 wins and the game that you love. SDG champions, the Panthers Great Sub
2 losses. The Highlanders won moved on to EOSSAA which was
both of their games against the To all of girls that have a few played in Pembroke. 613-932-6033
Rideau St. Lawrence Thunder but more years of hockey to play, get Soccer season is in the air with
lost both of their games to a very ready because tryouts are right the arrival of spring. High school 407 Pitt Street
tough team from Kingston who around the corner. soccer tryouts have begun and the
will be representing our region at The Girls High School hockey Holy Trinity Falcons senior girls office hockey pool is coming to an
Provincials. In ODWHA league season also came to an end as the soccer team is already registered for end. The top 2 and bottom 2 spots
playoffs, the Highlanders dropped St. Joe’s Panthers defeated the their first tournament of the season. seem to be locked up with Dore
their first three games to Ottawa Holy Trinity Falcons by a score of The Falcons are off to Kingston in the lead again with 1207 points
Ice, Ottawa Valley and Nepean and 2-1 in the SDG final. The game for a one-day tournament on April followed by Lefebvre with 1179
managed a tie in their final game was a back and forth affair as both 11th where some of the games are points, Fleming with 1167 points,
of the season against Clarence- schools exchanged scoring chances scheduled to be played on the pitch Ruest with 1141 points, Poitras with
Rockland. and were both led by exceptional at Queen’s University. 1137 points, and Ruffo with 1087

I’d like to acknowledge the seven goaltending. Unfortunately, both A copy of Sports Energy was seen points. For the sixth consecutive
senior girls whose minor hockey teams had to play shorthanded in the Dominican Republic during month, O’Rourke finds himself in
careers have come to an end – Kara because a community girls hockey March Break. last place with 930 points.
McClenaghan, Meara MacDonell, coach demanded that his players My name is Perry Ruffo and this
Zoe Meunier, Sara Carriere, not participate in the final game. With the NHL playoffs around has been the RUFFO Report.
Kaitlyn Lefebvre, Madison Pawis This meant that both schools the corner, Larry’s Hockey Bonanza

Canadian National summer 2019

Broomball Championships

to be held in Cornwall

is very special to us because of the local
By Molly Kett
talent and bringing something new to
the table in Cornwall to hopefully boost Girls Week
the sport,” says Sara-Lee Pynenburg. July 8th to 12th
Body Contact
In this upcoming tournament, seven July 15 -18th
local teams will be competing.
Defense Camp
“In the men’s, we have Lacombes, July 15th – 18th
Ottawa Nationals and Ballbroomers. In
ach year, the senior Canadian Defense Camp
ENational Broomball Championship the mixed, we have The Hillbillies and July 22 to 25
is held in a different location across the Valley Lakers. In the ladies’ we have Skills Camp – AGES 8 -11 PM
Canada. This year, this exciting event Vipers and Rebels,” says Pynenburg. July 22 -25
will be taking place right here in “It’s exciting for us to be able to Elite Programs – On ice all summer
Cornwall. showcase the local talent that resides in
the area. It is nice to be able to give our Beginner Power /Intro Hockey
There will be 19 teams participating family and friends the opportunity to Ages 5 -7 8 -12
in this upcoming event. This includes come out and see the tournament.” Full Week Camp
six mixed men’s and women’s teams, Aug. 12- 16
six women’s teams and seven men’s If you’ve got some free time from
teams. The games will be taking April 10 through to April 13, don’t miss
place Wednesday, April 10 through to seeing these local athletes competing
for a national title on home soil. It’s sure
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Benson
Centre. to be an exciting event you won’t want
to miss. It’s always nice to see a variety
There will be a total of 68 games of athletics being brought into a town
taking place through the duration of the with such a rich athletic history.
week, so plenty of opportunity to get out
and support your local athletes. We wish all local athletes good luck in
their upcoming broomball competition.
“Hosting an event like this in Cornwall See you there!