Closing Remarks:
With the conclusion of another successful Local League season, I would like to take a moment to reflect on some of the season highlights and the accomplishments of our eight Local League teams. This was our first uninterrupted season of hockey since the pandemic and I think we can all agree that it was great to be back! As a League, we competed hard from start to finish. Your player was an important part of the success of our Local League program this season. Thank you for your family’s commitment to Lambeth Minor Hockey.
Our players had fun, made friends, developed their skills, and worked together as a team through exciting victories and tough losses. We can look back with great pride on each of our team’s success and growth this season. Our Local League teams attended several tournaments with some exciting memories and accomplishments to share. Congratulations to all our teams on a great hockey season!
Season Highlights
U9 LL1 – David Bruno
- Winners of the Lambton Shores Regional U9 LL Silver Stick Tournament (B-side)
- Competed in the John Horvat Memorial U9 Tournament in Strathroy
- Participated in the 2023 LMLL U9 Year End Tournament in London
- The team worked hard and had fun, while developing their hockey skills.
U9 LL2 – Matt Davis/Adam Rennison
- Participated in the Lambton Shores Regional U9 LL Silver Stick Tournament
- Competed in the John Horvat Memorial U9 Tournament in Strathroy
- Participated in the 2023 LMLL U9 Year End Tournament in London
- The team learned a lot this season while working hard and having fun!
U11 LL1 – Jason Savage
- Competed in the Families First Tournament in Riverside (Windsor)
- Participated the Jake Marczenko Memorial LL Tournament in Dorchester
- Competed in the Bradford Blue and Gold Tournament
- Placed 2nd in their playoff series (only 1 point away from 1st place in Pool B)
- All players worked hard and had a fun season!
U11 LL2 – Dean Cotton
- Participated in the John Henry Memorial Tournament in Strathroy
- Competed in the Families First Tournament in Riverside (Windsor)
- Played on the same ice as the Windsor Spitfires OHL team and attended an OHL game together!
- Won 1st Place in their final playoff series with 7 wins and only 1 loss. (Pool C)
- The team had a tough start, but players persevered and had success during the winter season and playoffs. The season ended with a fun team party!
U13 LL – Mat Granger
- Champions of the Wade Simmons Memorial Tournament in Kincardine (won every game including an OT win in the final game)
- Competed in the U13 Cougars Showdown in Mt. Brydges
- Won their final playoff series in just 2 games, after competing against the tough Tier 1 teams during playoffs.
- Had a fun year-end party playing hockey at Budweiser Gardens and a tailgate pizza party with the team!
U15 LL1 – Chris Thompson
- Competed in the South Huron Regional Silver Stick Tournament
- Participated in Walter Gretzky Recreational House League Tournament in Brantford
- Competed in Lefroy February Freeze Tournament
- 2nd place in their first round of playoffs forcing a Lambeth versus Lambeth final playoff series
- 1st place in their final playoff series of the season (Tier 1 - Pool B winners)
- The team worked hard and had a fun season!
U15 LL2 – Jason White
- Competed in the Nazem Kadri North London Classic 2022 in London
- Participated in the Wasaga Beach Regional Silver Stick Tournament
- Competed in the Kevin Fegan Memorial Tournament in St. Catharines
- Participated in the Syl Apps Memorial Tournament in Paris to end the season
- 1st Place in their first round of playoffs creating a Lambeth versus Lambeth final playoff series
- 2nd Place in their final playoff series (Tier 1 - Pool B)
- The team fought hard for their success this season. They developed their hockey skills through hard work while having fun!
U18 LL – Joey Chirico
- Competed in the Hometown Heroes Tournament in Lasalle
- Participated in the Winter classic U15/U18 Tournament in Millbrook
- Competed in the DQ Challenge Cup Tournament in South Huron to end the season
- 2nd in place in their first round of playoffs
- 1st place in their final playoff series of the season (Tier 2 - Pool B winners)
- It was a fun season of hockey with a great group of players!
- Best wishes to our “graduating” 2005 players - thanks for your commitment to Lambeth Minor Hockey. You will be missed!
Volunteers
Please make sure you take the time to thank your Coaches and other bench staff, as all the great things highlighted above would not have happened without our volunteers. I would like to thank all Coaches and volunteers for your dedication and support of the Lambeth Local League Program.
Volunteer Opportunities - Local League Convenor Role
Next season will be my last as the Local League Convenor and I am actively looking to pass the puck as my son enters his final year of minor hockey. As for the upcoming season, I am looking for a Co-Covenor to learn and share the role in preparation for the following season. Being the LL Convenor is a great position for someone looking to explore the administrative side of running and organizing a Hockey Program. It also gives you the opportunity to represent Lambeth at the League level, being involved with decisions and discussions regarding League policies. If you are interested in the role of Local League Co-Convenor/Convenor, please contact me directly. I am happy to give you more information about the role.
There are also other positions available on the Executive, which I will include below. Nominations for Executive Positions are being taken now and new members will be voted in at the Annual General Meeting on May 24th. Please reach out if you are interested in any of the positions.
MHAL Volunteers Link
Available Positions:
President (internal)
Vice President (internal)
Vice President of Hockey Operations
Secretary
Local League Convenor
Equipment Manager
Tryout Coordinator
**Registration for the 2023-2024 season is now open! Register today to avoid the waitlists!
It’s been an awesome season of hockey! Congratulations to all our Lambeth Lancers! Have a wonderful Spring and Summer, and I hope to see everyone in the Fall for another great season of hockey!
Mandy Humphrey
Local League Convenor
Lambeth Minor Hockey
