FLYERS INTER SQUAD GAME REPORT: TEAM WHITE VS TEAM BLACK   
Aug. 27, 2009 - M.Morin - Staff Writer

Tonight at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena, Team White, coached by Doug Lawrance met Team Black, coached by Les Wills, in a close fast paced contest that saw the defense play solidly as the shooters tried to find the range.  All four goalies were tested and found equal to the task.

In the first period, Team Whites first goalie Jordan Giguère was responsible with the puck drawing it in from danger on several occasions, and flashed the leather stopping a shot from the blue line. On defense A.J Wensley was joined by Troy Dumais, Darnell Ferland, Geo Pascal, and Bentley Kakekayash.  Ferland was a creditable stay at home defenseman.  Troy Dumais had an excellent game displaying the hallmarks of the offensive defenseman with good hits, stick handling and coast to coast rushes with scoring opportunities.  On the other side of the ice, Team Blacks defense was equally impressive, with spineramas and good offensive chances by Clayton Lewis, solid play by Kalan Ewald, and crushing hits by Stefan Bruyere.  You just do not get by him without paying the price.  With 1:32 remaining in the First period, Colten Brule found the back of the net for Team White.

Intensity increased in period 2, when Team Black mounted an offensive charge with sharp shooters Brad Bienvenu, Will Kinsman and Alex Riveness peppering the net with the latter ringing one off the post.  At 10: 46 Shayne Kakegamic and Alex Riveness set up Kalan Ewald for the tying goal.  Goalie, Zach Lake performed well while his team was on a penalty kill, including a nice pad save on Brad Bienvenu’s wrist shot.  Momentum shifted back to Team White as goalie Mitch Donnelly took up duties in the cage. He repelled a total of eight shots, including, a slider from Adam Wensley, a lightening wrist shot off the stick of Alex Beaulne , and a mad scramble in the crease..He was equal to the task as the period ended tied 1-1.

Now this was serious. The pace picked up period three, when A.J. Wensley’s long pass to his brother Adam resulted in a good scoring opportunity. The constant see-saw between the forwards and defense continued as Troy Dumais steered shooter Alex Riveness into the corner. Logan McDonnell would end up being the hero for Team White as he scored at 14.51 assisted by Matyjanka, Brule, and Ferland. The dying minutes of the game saw Team Black on a man advantage,  unleash a flury of shots on goalie Zach Lake, who stood tall in the net to preserve the win.  Final score: Team White 2 Team Black 1

Sioux Flyers Training Camp - Day 3 
M.Morin - Staff Writer

Competition,  was the key word today at the Woodlands Arena in Vermillion Bay as 40 hockey players: many of them veterans from last year and many hopefuls fight for the right to don the Flyers jersey for the 2009-2010 campaign.  On this the third day of the camp there was still a lot of fight and spirit left in these guys as they demonstrated their skills in a fast skating, hard hitting environment.

            “ Session by session, these players are starting to realize that they are fighting for jobs”, said  Head Coach and GM Randy Lulashnyk.  “It’s friend against friend, brother against brother out there”, he continued.   Case in point, the Wensley brothers engaging in a spirited tilt, one among three fights of the morning session.  But can these guys play hockey? That is what Coach Lulashnyk wanted to find out as he put them through a series of scrimmages and competitive drills.

            In the first scrimmage at 2:00 p.m. Team White took to the ice against Team Black in a close hard fought affair. Returning stars shone brightly, as Captain, Brad Bienvenu, put on the jets, displaying speed, agility and leadership on and off the ice. Defenseman A.J. Wensley, whose possession of the puck seems to automatically control the pace of a game, is back.  Will Kinsman, was in the mix dishing out several good hits, as did Brad Mailman. David Novak was solid in the net.

            Among local players,  former Q.E.D.H.S. Warrior, Blake Moore, showed a good work ethic, blocking shots, and earning scoring chances. Veteran player, Ian Alcock, was a speedy and physical presence on the ice, including a bout with Adam Wensley, who apparently was not done fighting yet. Nelson Rosiak moved the puck really well, making no mistake and scoring on a breakaway pass.   D.H.S product, goalie Zack Lake displayed excellent physical fitness and versatility in the net.  In an  interesting line combination with a North Western Flavour, Ignace’s Ryan Watkins, Dryden’s Brent Lundy and the North Shore ’s Cole Saunders displayed speed, good passing and puck control.

             Major off-season acquisition from the Diesels, Clayton Lewis, did not disappoint, as he totally deked out a defenseman, and then placed the puck in the net. Another acquiree, Justin Pache from Winnipeg , played a gritty game, combining with Nelson Rosiak and Adam Wensley in an effective forward line.

            Among the Newcomers, Colten Brulé, product of Alberta , distinguished himself on the ice by skating swiftly, working in the corners and driving hard to the net.  Goalie Jordan Giguère, from the Montréal area, came up big. He snapped the glove, and snagged a blistering A.J. Wensly shot from the blueline.  Geo Pascal, from Inuvik, clear winner of bout #2 in scrimmage 1, combined with local Shayne Kakegamic, and Minnesota product Alex Riveness, and Clayton Lewis in a good transition game and attack.  Defenseman Troy Dumais showed good passing and shooting skills, along with a physical edge.  Special mention goes to # 10 Riveness whose size and speed earned him at least 2 breakaways on net.

            Also showing a great desire to make the Team, was #14 Eric Eronen, with good breakout passes and a fight.  The Northern Community of Big Trout Lake was well represented by  #15 Clinton Morris previusly of the Toronto Team Canada Moose.  As well,  # 18 Kenny Quequish, scored on a breakaway playing alongside # 17 Lance Moskataywnene.

            The Coach wound up the afternoon session with a spirited scoring competition between Teams Black and White.  #10 Logan McDonnell could be seen effortlessly completing the many push-ups and sit-ups in final exercises…and this after three days of Camp.  That guy must work out or something.

            Looks like a good Flyers Team for the upcoming season.

 A full inter-squad Hockey Game will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27^th at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena. Two mystery coaches will be on hand to guide Flyers Team Black and Team White.

Come out for some good Flyers Hockey Action.

4 more players will join the camp tomorrow
More information to come

Sioux Flyers  - Training Camp 

Registration -  Sunday Aug. 23  3:00-5:00pm and the Sioux 
Lookout Arena - Flyers office entrance on Sixth Ave. 
Followed by Dryland  - Sunday Aug. 23 - 6:00-7:00pm

Main Camp  - August 24-27  (Monday-Thursday)
Please download Camp-schedule here
At the Vermillion Bay Arena - Bus leaves @ 7:30am sharp

Players who sign with the Flyers will need to have a valid passport
For more information please contact Randy Lulashnyk 
(Head Coach/GM) at 807 737 2778

The Flyers will open their 2nd season at home
 when they face off against the North Stars on 
Friday, Sep. 18. 

Sept.18 Friday             Fort William @ Sioux Flyers   7:30pm

The Flyers 2009-10 schedule is action-packed and includes terrific home 
match-ups with many of our key rivals.  

Building for the Future 
June 13, 2009
The Sioux Lookout Flyers building for the future and signed two 18 yr. old players from Manitoba, Conor Stephenson and Justin Pache.

Conor Stephenson 5'-9"  - 160lbs April 23, 1991 Centre Last Team: Charleswood Hawks, MMJHL GP   G   A   P   PIM   13 1 1 2 10

Justin Pache 5'-11"  - 205lbs August 17, 1991 Left Wing Last Team: NORTH WINNIPEG SATELITES, KJHL GP   G   A   P   PIM   20 3 4 7 169

Photo (from left): Rob Martin, Todd MacDonald, Ryan Parent, Dean Edmond, Dave Kulchyski

Ryan Parent presenting a cheque to President Doug Lawrance

1st Annual Ryan Parent Golf Tournament winner Sioux Aces

2nd  McKinstry Chrysler
3rd   Original Flyers

The event raised over $10,000 for the Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr. A Hockey Club 

Thanks to all participants and sponsors

INUVIK - Geo Pascal knew his opportunity to play top-tier junior hockey would come again, and he would be ready for it.

Two years after being cut from a junior hockey team tryout in Creston, B.C., the 17-year-old will now be suiting up for the Junior A-division Sioux Lookout Flyers in August.

Inuvik hockey star Geo Pascal was recruited last month by the Ontario-based, Junior A-division Sioux Lookout Flyers. - Andrew Rankin/NNSL photo

"It feels pretty good," he said. "I'm pretty excited and have tried to work hard."

The D-man's break came while playing at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Winnipeg early last month. Flyers head coach and general manager Randy Lulashnyk was in attendance and was so impressed with the Samuel Hearne Secondary School student's play he summoned Pascal from the dressing room after the game and invited him to training camp.

Pascal has had several invites from other junior teams, but went with the Northern Ontario-based squad where he thought he could flourish as a player.

He missed out on his first junior hockey opportunity because he said he arrived at camp out out of shape. The experience left a bitter taste in his mouth and he has since taken nothing for granted, changing his diet while adopting a strict workout regime. On most days, he hits the gym twice a day.

A standout local player who's played in every league or tournament possible, he is already looking beyond Junior A to Major Junior hockey and then the National Hockey League.

"Why not? I'm going to work for it," he said.

Lulashnyk said the soft-spoken teenager has all the skills necessary to be a great hockey player and thinks he has the work ethic to match.

"What I saw I really liked. He really stood out, which is why I want to work with the young man and hopefully get him in a higher level of hockey when it's all over.

"He has the right character. He's got that determination. He's got the will. I'm hoping that's what he bring here and that he'll do whatever it takes to succeed."

Pascal is quick to acknowledge the enormous support he's gotten from his local mentors such as his dad as well as coaches Michael Gravel, Dave Halpine and his sponsors.

He hopes to be a mentor to other youth in the North, proving NWT athletes are on par with others in the country.

"We don't have as much competition," he said. "But we have a lot of great athletes that could be really great players if given the opportunity."

His long-time linemate Paden Lennie, 17, has teamed up with Pascal in high school and minor hockey league play as well as at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. He has no doubt his good friend will succeed, even though Lennie was a little surprised he got such a sweet offer.

"I knew he could make it that far," said Lennie. "He's a great player with a lot of strength and speed and he knows where to be. He doesn't get mad. He just keeps trying. I'm sure he can make the NHL. He's very focused and he can get what he wants."

May 26, 2009- Sioux Lookout Flyers already are building for the new season by signing three players to strengthen their lineup.
May 26, 2009

Shayne Kakegamic & Ian Alcock Photo:  Tim Brody Reporter/Photographer  Sioux Lookout Bulletin

Logan McDonnell 6'1" and 185 lbs Atikoan Photo: Fort Frances Sabres

The Sioux Lookout Flyers have bolstered their forward lines as they have acquired the Hockey Canada playing rights of forward Logan McDonnell from the Fort Frances Sabres of the SIJHL. Logan had 2 goals in 8 playoff games last season. Logan spent the last two seasons in the SIJHL with the Fort Frances Sabres. At 6'1" and 185 lbs, “Logan can create room for his line with his physical presence and drives the net hard”, says Head Coach Randy Lulashnyk. Logan is from Atikokan, ON and the Flyers organization would like to welcome Logan to Sioux Lookout.

The Sioux Lookout Flyers are pleased to announce the signing of 2 veteran players from last year. Ian Alcock and Shayne Kakegamic have been signed by the Flyers for the 2009/2010 season. Both Ian and Shayne have been working hard off the ice since the previous season has ended. Shayne and Ian have set the bar high for what is expected from returning players and rookies coming to camp.
 
Ian Alcock, a forward/defensemen is 5’9“ and wore the “A” for the Sioux Flyers last year winning the Most Improved Player. Ian was born April 11, 1990 and played 49 games with 3 goals and 7 assists.
 
Shayne Kakegamic, a gutsy forward is 5’10” and 160 lbs born April 24, 1989 from Sioux Lookout, ON. Shane had 5 goals and 6 assists with 70 minutes in penalties last season. Shayne won the Most Valuable Player for the Flyers in the 2008-09 season.

Neumann University in  Aston,  Pennsylvania, USA Click on Logo

JEFFREY BIENVENUE # 10 MAKES FLYERS PROUD
M.Morin - Staff Writer

The Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr. A Hockey Club is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Bienvenue #10 is joining the 2009 NCAA Division lll Hockey Champs, the Neumann Knights. Bienvenue had just completed his first season with the Flyers and recorded 14 goals and 11 assists in 16 games in the SIJHL. The 5’7”, 175 lbs forward from Vegreville, AB will be a welcomed addition and a “go to guy” for the NCAA Division Hockey Champs, the Neumann Knights.

The Sioux Lookout Flyers organization is proud of the strong relationship that Coach Randy Lulashnyk has with Neuman University. The Sioux Lookout Flyers Hockey Club would like to congratulate Jeffrey and his family on fulfillment of his dream. 

When a hockey player celebrates his team mates goals as much or more than his own,  you know you’ve got yourself a keeper. Such was the case when Jeffrey Bienvenue, of Vegreville Alberta , answered the call, and joined his cousin, Team Captain, Brad Bienvenu and the Flyers in a game against the Dryden Ice Dogs on January 2, 2009.   Even in the warm-up  as he cradled the disk in his stick, switched seamlessly to his backhand, and  flipped it into the net, it was evident that here was a special player-one who could almost make the puck talk. Winning many face-offs in the game #10 was a factor in the Flyers first win.  He would go on to become a leading player for the Flyers culminating in his dominant five point game-three goals 2 assists, and Flyers Team victory in a game against the Fort Frances Junior Sabres on January 27.  Jeffrey cemented his status as a star player, when  he scored two goals in just 26 seconds, in a game versus the Fort William North Stars on March 8, in Sioux Lookout.

This caliber of play, will be useful with the Neumann College Knights his new team, who upset the #1 ranked, Plattsburgh State 5-4 in OT, in the quarter-finals on their way to the 4-1 Division III National Championship win over Gustavus Adolphus in Lake Placid,  New York.  Jeffrey is a fitting candidate to attend Neumann College , in Aston Pennsylvania ,  an educational institution dedicated to community service in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility.  Aston is only 10 miles from Philadelphia.

Indeed, Off-ice, # 10 did a good job of representing his team and adopted community.  Speaking at the Annual Banquet, Jeffrey gave credit to his billet family, his Flyers team mates, and Coaching staff for being part of his future in hockey. Candidly he spoke of refocusing his life’s goals with the help and guidance of the coaching staff. In a classy letter to Head Coach and General Manager, Randy Lulashnyk, Jeffrey was thankful for the opportunity, and acknowledged the contribution of the entire team and coaching staff to his success, promising to keep in touch and offering to play a future role with the Flyers organization.

In a  typical display of generosity  Bienvenue wrote, “ …I had an absolute blast with each and every one of you”. We all congratulate Jeffrey on the wonderful opportunity he  has earned.  As he joins other SIJHL compatriots at the college level in the U S of A we look forward to his continued success in his hockey and educational careers.  Your success is our success.

Again, this is absolutely huge for Jeffrey and his team mates, Randy Lulashnyk and the coaching staff, the Flyers organization, and the community of Sioux Lookout.

Note: Jeff had offers from 4 other Universities and Colleges such as,  Lebanon Valley College, Iowa State University, Buffalo State University and New Westminster College

Sioux Lookout Flyers-
Ryan Parent June Golf Tournament

3 pm, Friday, June 5, 2009  at the Sioux Lookout Golf Club

Registered teams 

Format:                      4 Ball/Best Ball, 9 Holes, Shot Gun Start, Low Gross Wins
                                    (Check in at 3 pm, must be on assigned tee by 3:30 pm)
                                    Supper at 7 pm

Teams:                      15 teams of 4
                                    Minimum Total Handicap of 60 for 4 players

Events, Prizes:         Golf tournament
                                   Supper at the Club House
                                   1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place prizes
                                   Silent Auction including Ottawa trip to see Philadelphia-Ottawa in 2009-10 season
                                   (Airline tickets sponsored by Bearskin Airline & Hockey Tickets by Ryan Parent)