Register User
Close
CLASSIFIEDS
NEWS
SPORTS
A&E
BUSINESS
LIFE
OPINION
REAL ESTATE
SPOTLIGHT
WHEELS
SPECIALS
CARRIERS
DISTRIBUTION
CONTACT US
SEARCH SITE
Shorthanded troops no match for Rangers
Wednesday December 31 2008
BRAMPTON - Brampton Battalion coach Stan Butler called in a few extra reinforcements for its Ontario Hockey League game in Kitchener on Tuesday evening, but it wasn't nearly enough.The troops, who were flawless in November reeling off a 16-game winning streak, have come upon some hard times over the past couple of weeks and Tuesday's contest was no different as they dropped a 6-1 decision to the Rangers- who sit at the bottom of the OHL's Western Conference standings.The Battalion is currently missing five starters from the lineup and that was too much to overcome in Kitchener. With Cody Hodgson (Canada) and Evgeny Grachev (Russia) at the World Junior Hockey Championships, Sam Carrick at the World Under-17 Challenge in British Columbia and defenceman Alexander Eriksson, Ken Peroff and call-up Sam Nyberg nursing injuries, the troops called upon third round draft pick Branden Eden, Cameron Bernier and Vito Carnovale from the Brampton Capitals of the Ontario Junior Hockey League to round out the platoon.All were expected to suit up again on Wednesday (after press deadline) in the New Year's Eve clash with the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors and tonight when the troops travel to Erie.The Battalion got started on the right foot in Kitchener with Matt Duchene netting his 15th of the season from Jason Dale and Kyle Pereira just 3:48 into the contest, but it was all the Battalion faithful would have to cheer about.Julian Cimadamore tied the game for the Rangers two minutes...
>> FULL STORY...
Articles for Sale
Garage Sales
General Help
Office Help
Apartments for Rent
Houses for Rent
Houses for Sale
Open Houses
Cars for Sale
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Births
In Memorium
Deaths
Engagements
Search More >>
Oh Mann! 2008 - What a ride
Wednesday December 31 2008
By Frank Juzenas
BRAMPTON - The fortunes of Brampton teams and athletes during 2008 were a lot like the stock market during the past 12 months, all over the place.Lacrosse champsThe Brampton Major Excelsiors were one exception, they were a solid performer all year long. Not...
Eight firsts for skaters in Keswick
Wednesday December 31 2008
BRAMPTON - The Skate Canada Brampton-Chinguacousy Figure Skating Club claimed eight first place finishes at the recent Keswick Invitational competition.The local club also managed three second place finishes and five bronze medal performances over the...
Hodgson leading way for Canada
Tuesday December 30 2008
BRAMPTON - The secret is out!Brampton Battalion fans get to see veteran Cody Hodgson on a day-to-day basis and knew they had one of the best young hockey players in Canada.Now, the entire nation knows.Hodgson, the first round draft pick of the Vancounver...
MORE ARTICLES
Otters edge troops in shootout
Tuesday December 30 2008
Jones inducted into Ontario rugby Hall of Fame
Tuesday December 30 2008
Rep Hockey Scoreboard
Tuesday December 30 2008
Czech Republic relies on CHL experience
Monday December 22 2008
Duchene turns attention to troops
Monday December 22 2008
Open practice Monday
Monday December 22 2008
Crusaders edge Panthers in Rimrocker tourney final
Monday December 22 2008
Excelsiors offer special 'Powerade Pass'
Monday December 22 2008
Capitals win
Monday December 22 2008
Bucks claim tourney crown
Thursday December 18 2008
Steenge paces skaters in Belleville
Thursday December 18 2008
Spengler Cup has Brampton flavour
Thursday December 18 2008
Brampton boxers put on a show
Thursday December 18 2008
Blizzard works overtime for first win of season
Thursday December 18 2008
Unbeaten Knights challenged by Broncos
Thursday December 18 2008
Troops hit break in style
Tuesday December 16 2008