Summer 2009

Dingwall Ford - Yamaha has renewed their commitment to the team for the upcoming season and is a Gold Sponsors for the 2010/11 season

The Superior International Junior Hockey League has officially announced the regular season schedule for the 2010-11 campaign.
August 19, 2010

Sept. 16 Thursday Clydesdales @ Flyers 7:30 pm Home Opener
Sept. 17 Friday Wilderness @ Flyers 7:30 pm
Sept. 22 Wednesday Sioux Lookout @ Ice Dogs 7:30 pm
Sept. 24 Friday North Stars @ Flyers 7:30 pm
Sept. 25 Saturday Clydesdales @ Flyers 7:30 pm

Oct. 1 Friday Lakers @ Flyers 7:30 pm
Oct. 2 Saturday Sioux Lookout @ Lakers 7:30 pm
Oct. 6 Wednesday Sioux Lookout @ North Stars 7:30 pm
Oct. 9 Saturday North Stars @ Flyers 7:30 pm
Oct. 13 Wednesday Sioux Lookout @ North Stars 7:30 pm
Oct. 15 Friday Wilderness @ Flyers 7:30 pm

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Sioux Lookout Flyer Jr. A Hockey Club is looking 
for volunteers for the following positions:
August 18, 2010

Game Day Manager
Game Day Events Coordinator
Game Day Ticket Table Volunteers
Game Day Announcer
Game Day Time Keeper
Game Day Score Keeper
Game Day Music Coordinators
Game Day Sale Table
Game Day Boulevard Sign Placement
Game Day Puck Toss
Game Day Poster Production and Distribution
We will provide training for all positions - YOU CAN DO IT !!

First Exhibition Game- Tuesday September 7, 2010

If you volunteered last season and want to repeat please let us know.
Thank-you everybody who volunteered last year!

Please contact:
Les Wills, Business Manager

Wk and Hm-737-3271
Cell- 737-0798

The Sioux Lookout Flyers are pleased to announce the signing of Zach Lake
August 17, 2010

The Sioux Lookout Flyers have signed 18 year old goaltender Zach Lake from Dryden Ontario.  At 5' 10" and 160 lbs Zach had a 18 win 6 loss record last year with the Dryden Eagles.  Zach has a high level for competitive performance and the Flyers welcome Zach to Sioux Lookout.

August 5, 2010 1st Team- Al Lago, Peter Morris, Joe Carboni, Bob Norman- Ryan Parent Presenter 2nd Team- Keewatin-Aski- Keith Lawrance, Greg Parent, Ryan Parent 3rd Team- Doug Lawrance, Mrs. Sakchekapo, Ian Ford, George Sakchekapo Closest to line, longest drive- Ian Ford

Winner of the Flyers hats are  Marcel Bouchard,  Ryan Wilson and  Andrea Dumas Final winner is  Rebecca Gertz 119 people entered the draw

Early Bird Season Tickets till Aug. 30, 2010 -$210
Please contract Les Wills 

	Sep.16  Puck drop 7:30pm Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
	Sep. 17  Puck drop 7:30pm Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
Early Bird Season Tickets till Aug. 30, 2010 -$210 Please contract Les Wills

The Sioux Lookout Flyers are pleased to announce the signing of the following players.
July 21, 2010

1992 born Left Winger Konrad Bablitz. At 6'0" 190 lbs, the power forward registered 3 Goals, 9 assists for 12 PTS with the South Side Athletic Club AAA Midgets from Edmonton Alberta. Konrad is from Edmonton and is looking forward to coming out to Sioux Lookout.

1992 born Centerman Casey Mertens. At 6'2" 185 lbs, a gifted player who last year played with the Tri City Titans in the Nor Pac registered 17 goals adding 21 assists for 38 PTS in 50 games along with 128 PIM. Casey is from Spokane Washington.

1992 born Right winger Devon Detillieux. At 5'8" 160 lbs, Devon has a good touch around the net. Last season while playing for the Spruce Grove Midget AA, Devon recorded 38 goals adding 43 assists for 83 points in 47 games. Devon is from Spruce Grove Alberta.

The Sioux Lookout Flyers have also resigned veteran forwards #9. Brad Bienvenu and #17. Colten Brule. Both players have been trainingg in Alberta for the last 3 months and expect to contribute on every shift this year. Brad is from Sherwood Park Alberta and Colten is from Red Deer Alberta.

POWER FORWARD DARREN TURNER COMMITS TO NORTHLAND COLLEGE
July 20, 2010: M & M. Morin, Staff Writers.

Darren Turner's loyalty and skills were rewarded recently when he enrolled at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where he joins team mate Nathan Brown and several other SIJHL alumni on the Northland Lumberjacks Hockey team. Returning to play for his former coach Randy Lulashnyk, in late November 09, from the Upper Canada Patriots of the CCHL, the offensive threat soon contributed to the Flyer's attack. The Sioux Lookout Flyers organization and fans thank him for the added grit, experience and role model he provided to our team. We wish him well in his future hockey and educational endeavours.

Darren demonstrated his value in his first game with the orange and black when his laser shot from the high slot beat Emery glove side and the crowd erupted. He was assisted by Chase Dobranski's pass to the point which was coolly relayed to the slot by Clayton Lewis. The Flyers earned a point from the powerful Ice Dogs that night.
In the physical play department Darren did not disappoint. On December 4th, he played an inspired game versus the K&A Wolverines with frequent rushes alongside his team mates and a devastating hip check. Some hockey players from his new home in Wisconsin will remember his checks as he excelled in that aspect in an early January game against the visiting Mustangs.

Special Teams was another responsibility of the yeoman 20 year old Turner. A February 13th overtime 3-2 thriller against his former team the Ice Dogs was a case in point. On that occasion, after short hand chances by Brad Bienvenu and Nathan Brown, he combined with star forward Gale Matyjanka on a two on one short-handed rush and followed up with a blocked shot. He contributed greatly to the Flyer's Penalty Kill.

Number 21's most memorable performance for the Flyers came in a game against the league leading Fort William North Stars. He scored from his knees, roofing it past the Fort William goal tender, to give the Flyer's a 5-3 lead in an exciting victory, the first against the storied Stars on Sioux Lookout ice. This play exemplified his leadership and mature self control as his line mates and the Flyers benefitted from his experience and coolness under fire.

Darren was a constant positive role model to his team mates. The examples of his dynamic play will continue to pay dividends in the strides of upcoming young players such as Sioux Lookout's Alex Beaulne, and Nelson Rosiak. As well, Sioux Flyer's veteran 20 year old, Ian Alcock, will also benefit in observing his developing role as a statesman of the game. Returning former team mates will draw inspiration from him as they along with new acquisitions, take this franchise to the next level.

At the Flyer's wind up banquet, Darren modestly stated that he did not know where it would lead in his hockey future but he had returned to play hockey for his former coach. We think you have your answer now as you have earned this opportunity to pursue your goals. (pun intended.)

Again the community of Sioux Lookout, the Flyers Organization, coaching staff, players, volunteers and fans wish you the best of Northern Ontario luck. We'll be following your progress as you join other SIJHL alumni to don the skates for the Northland Lumberjacks of Ashland, Wisconsin. Who knows? Maybe there will be a Canuck line on that team which will spread our fame and fortune far and wide.

Sioux Lookout Flyers welcome Nick Hinsberg
July 15, 2010
Nick Hinsberg, 6'1", 190 lbs, Right hand Defenseman who last year played with the Yellowstone Quake in the Nor Pac league, has signed with the Sioux Lookout Flyers.
Nick is from Highlands Ranch, Colorado and will be wearing # 72 for the Flyers this year. The Sioux Lookout Flyers welcome Nick to Sioux Lookout.

REGULAR SEASON all with Yellowstone YEAR GP G A PTS PIM PPA SHG SHA GWG 2009/10 46 6 18 24 136 3 2 1 1 PLAYOFFS all with Yellowstone YEAR GP G A PTS PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG 2010 8 1 5 6 14 0 3 0 0 1

SIJHL is now international
July 12, 2010
The League Commissioner has announced that both teams, Wisconsin and Duluth, which have applied to play in the SIJHL have been APPROVED by USA Hockey. 

Welcome to the SIJHL  
Spooner Wilderness  and 
Duluth Clydesdales 

June 30, 2010
The Sioux Lookout Flyers are pleased to announce the signing of defenseman Mychal James from Fairbanks Alaska. Mychal played last year with the Tri City Titans in the NORPAC league as a 17 year old. At 6' 3" and 230 lbs the 92 born defenseman recorded 3 goals and 6 assists in 40 games, along with 116 PIM last year. Mychal is a strong skater, makes a solid first pass and is very mobile on the back end. The Sioux Lookout Flyers welcome Mychal to the Flyers hockey club.

YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS PIM 2009/2010 Tri-City 40 3 6 9 116

Flyers Main Camp Aug. 26 – Aug. 29
On behalf of the Sioux Lookout Flyers Junior A Hockey Club, we would like to invite you to attend our 2010 Flyers main tryout camp. The Sioux Lookout Flyers organization is excited about the upcoming season and is hard at work preparing for the quest of the Dudley Hewitt Cup.

The Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr. A Hockey Club is committed to providing the best opportunity possible to develop individual skills, team play, education and a healthy lifestyle for you, the athlete. We are looking for players who have great work ethic, skill and pride in their game. Players who display professionalism and commitment towards team success on and off the ice are considered as candidates for the Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr. A Hockey program.

The Flyers main tryout camp will begin with registration on Thursday August 26 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Flyers main camp will end on Sunday August 29 with a inter squad game.  Camp Ice times will be posted by 5:00 pm Thursday August 26

The Flyers tryout camps will be held at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena. Sioux Lookout is located 65 kms north off Hwy #1 turning onto Hwy 72.

For more information on our program or the Flyers camps, please call,Head Coach/GM Randy Lulashnyk at the Flyers office, (807)-737-2778 or cell (807)226-6619.
2010-11 Training Camp Registration - download here

Press conference- 2010/11 kick-off  
June 1, 2010
The Sioux Lookout Flyers  are pleased to announce the signing of three local players for the Flyers.
Ian Alcock, Nelson Rosiak and Alex Beaulne , who just back from Soo Greyhounds Prospect Orientation Camp.
News paper article  - Sioux Lookout Bulletin June 9, 2010 

VERSATILE FLYER CLAYTON LEWIS, TO PLAY FOR BUFFALO STATE BENGALS
M. Morin, Staff Writer,  May - 2010

“Good food, good music and good people,” was how Reno Nevada`s, Clayton Lewis summed up his appreciation, speaking for his team mates, at the first Sioux Lookout Flyers Potluck supper back in September.  The rushing defenseman’s power of succinct observation, and quick action, translated well on the ice as his clutch play frequently made the difference to his adopted Hometown Flyers Junior “A” Hockey Team.

The Flyers and their fans congratulate Clayton, on his acceptance at Buffalo State College, State University of New York which offers 151 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options and 60 opportunities for graduate study. More than 60 countries participate in Buffalo State and SUNY's international education program.

On ice Clayton `will play hockey for the Buffalo State Bengals at the NCAA Division III Level.  The Bengals bounced back from a tough first half of the season, to a great start in 2010 winning three of their first four games. This included two offensive outbursts 7-3 and 6-1 over Franklin Pierce on January 8th and 9th.   Lewis brings his considerable skills to his new Team next year.

Last season, Flyer`s number 7, Clayton Lewis, was a force on the blue line delivering a multi faceted game, displaying rapid acceleration, excellent penalty killing and a knack for earning important points.  Opposition snipers will remember his hits as he was a wall at the blue line. He was also dangerous on the offence.

One case in point of his value happened as Lewis tied the game at three versus the Fort Frances Lakers on Dec. 3rd.

One of his great achievements, occurred on December 7th  at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena, when Clayton assisted on the game tying goal in the all important shoot-out win against the Flyer`s regional arch-rivals the Ice Dogs.  The fans were ecstatic. 

On February 18th, in one of the most well crafted individual efforts of the Flyer`s season, Clayton zoomed into the Ice Dog’s zone, deked two players and then flipped a backhand shot past the Dryden netminder.

With the final game of the regular season on the line, the veteran Flyer’s defenseman shifted into high gear. His power play goal with 2:51 left in the final frame electrified the crowd and ended the season on a winning note against the Fort Frances Lakers.

The Flyers organization, supporters and volunteers, wish to express their thanks to Clayton for representing their Team and Town well both on and off the ice.  Good Luck Clayton! Sioux Lookout will be following your progress with pride.

Flyers accept grant, will become tobacco-free Shayla Cybulski, Sioux Lookout Bulletin STAFF WRITER http://www.siouxbulletin.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/bulletin_05_19_2010.pdf

The Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr. A Hockey Club has been selected as recipient of a provincial grant, thanks to their pledge to be tobacco-free. The Ministry of Health Promotion recently granted Play, Live, Be Tobacco Free (PLBTF) funding to assist nonprofit sports teams and organizations. PLBTF offers up to $500 in funding to assist these teams and organizations to develop and implement a tobacco-free policy.
“It was an opportunity presented with this initiative,” commented Flyers President Doug Lawrance. “We thought it meshed well with the team. It was a good match.” The Flyers have committed to having a tobacco-free policy in place by the end of July. 
Lawrance said the club has yet to draft up the policy, however, he can say that the policy will follow PLBTF’s rules. “We’ll be complying with their requirements,” he said. PLBTF is a collaborative effort, consisting of public health, sport and nonprofit organizations that support local, regional and national decision makers in developing tobacco-free policies in sports and recreation.
According to PLBTF, tobacco-free sport and recreation means that everyone taking part in a sport or recreational activity, be it participants, volunteers, officials, coaches, leaders or spectators does not smoke, snuff, dip or chew tobacco while involved in a sport or recreation activity. 
“By pledging to be tobacco-free, the players and coaches associated with this hockey club are incredible role models for young athletes in our area,” said Christine McLeod, Health Promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit. 
“The use of tobacco industry products during sport and recreation is an issue that is becoming a serious concern across Ontario. Everyone involved in sport and recreation should have the opportunity to be physically active in a healthy and safe environment. 
A second round of applications for the grant is now open, with a submission deadline of May 21. Any non-profit organization dealing in sport or recreation can apply, and grants are awarded based on how applicants intend to adopt, endorse and promote their policy while supporting and educating members about living a tobacco  free lifestyle. 
For more information, visit PLBTF’s website at playlivebetobaccofree.ca.

Sioux Flyers at Major Junior Camp
May 17, 2010
The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club had invited Alex Beaulne from
the Sioux Flyers to attend their 2010 Prospect Orientation Camp
which was held this last weekend (May 15-16). The two-day event
has seen 5 goalies, 12 defenseman and 20 forwards participating.
The Camp featured three head-to-head scrimmages.
Also at the camp Jameson Shortreed (Lakers) and Justis Husak (Sioux Lookout/Notre Dame)

Alex Beaulne - Sioux Lookout Flyers 2009/10 GP G A PTS PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG 17 3 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 Playoff 8 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

2010/11 Sioux Lookout Flyers Jr A 
Hockey Club Annual General Meeting 
The Sioux Flyers Annual General Meeting will be 
held on May 31, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Lower 
Room in the Lamplighter Motel. 
Attendance and voting will be from Annual 
Membership and Foundation Membership (final 
year). In order to vote, you will need to be registered 
and have paid in full prior to the  AGM.  

Download your Membership form here

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2009-10 Graduate moves on
NATHAN BROWN TO PLAY FOR NORTHLAND COLLEGE LUMBER JACKS

M. Morin, Staff Writer, April 30th 2010

Nathan Brown is a compact, affable Canadian kid with a ready smile, who plays the game of hockey like a player twice his size. He brings a lot to the game and in return the game smiled on him and his future as he recently accepted a placing with the Northland College Lumber Jacks, at the NCAA Division III level, of the Mid-West Collegiate Hockey Association.

Northland College is a coeducational liberal arts College in Ashland, Wisconsin.  It began existence as the North Wisconsin Academy in 1892 and the College was setup in 1906.  An historic and integral part of the Northern regions it occupies, the College has many classes that deal with environmental studies as well as courses on Native American history, language, and culture.  Their fans, faculty and students are in for a treat as they welcome the 5’9, 175 lb dynamo to their Hockey Team.

Nathan was the definition of a complete hockey player in his season with the Sioux Lookout Flyers of the SIJHL.

·         He finished tied for first in regular season points for Sioux Lookout (41 Points),

·          displayed  a gritty physical presence on the ice,

·         used his blazing speed to draw penalties.

 With the game on the line he was the guy you wanted to take the faceoff, and he frequently figured in the game winning play.

On February sixth against the Fort Frances Lakers, the Flyer’s forward put his explosive speed to good use charging down the ice and drawing a tripping penalty.  The crowning example of Brown’s physical play was one of his most famous hits as he stepped into a Wolverines sniper at full speed at the blue-line.

 Nathan’s first standout performance came on October third against the K and A Wolverines. The veteran Flyer’s forward earned three points including the game winner in overtime to notch a 5-4 win on home ice. It was the first of many classic games between these two rivals.

 On December seventh against the powerful Dryden Ice Dogs, Nathan’s faceoff skills and clutch scoring were on full display.  He scored to tie the game at three in the third period and won consecutive draws during OT.  The Sioux Lookout Flyers prevailed 4-3 in a shootout win before appreciative hometown fans at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

 Brown will be joining a Northland College Lumber Jacks squad that overcame a tough first half to make the playoffs.  Showing a lot of improvement in the 2010 portion of the regular season, the Lumber Jacks lost only one game during a four game stretch.  Northland College were close to the .500 mark with three wins and one tie in their last eight regular season matchups.

 Brown is not the first graduate from the SIJHL to suit up for the Lumber Jacks as their line up featured four players that have previously played in our league:  Colin McIntosh, Nick Doiron, and Shaun Newman from the Dryden Ice Dogs as well as Nick Matson who played for the Marathon Renegades. Both Colin and Nick were solid offensively with twenty four and twenty points respectively for the Lumber Jacks during the regular season.

The Sioux Lookout Flyers organization: Coaching Staff, team mates, and all their fans are very proud of Nathan and wish him the best of luck both on the ice and in the classroom as he pursues this excellent opportunity.

 Lumber Jack Fans! Stand by to be thrilled this fall by this exciting hockey player.

Nathan Brown - Sioux Lookout Flyers 2009/10 GP G A PTS PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG 52 16 25 41 57 2 13 0 0 1 Nathan also earned two 1st Star selections and three 3rd Star Selections in the regular season. In the Playoffs he was awarded with one 3rd Star Selections