U9 Team 2 downs Burford 9-6, tops day off with intermission show at Paris Titans game

By Casandra Turnbull

It was a fast moving and physical match up against the Paris Wolfpack U9 team 2 and the Burford Coyotes last Saturday afternoon.

The Coyotes were in town for the first time this season and the Wolfpack were ready to defend.

The game was off to a quick start with a Burford marker minutes into play, but Paris replied when Ben Turnbull grabbed the puck and dumped it in unassisted to tie the game

Paris put another on the scoreboard when Sebastian Hand, fed by Jace Allgood, put one away to give the team its first lead of the game.

Davis Starks added to that lead as he fired one over the goalie’s shoulder making it 31.

Burford snagged a goal at the 6:20 mark of the first period, followed by another goal a minute later to tie the game at 3 Determined to stay ahead in the first, Maddy Mendoza passed to Lucas Wilkinson, who scored to bring the Wolfpack back up 4-3. It the first drawing to a close, Allgood fired off a mighty slapshot to give the Wolfpack at 5-3 lead. Burford would respond once again to close the first period out 5-4 in favour of the Wolfpack.

The second and final period (U9 local league plays two 22-minute periods) started off with a bang as Burford took care of a loose puck out front of the net and tied the game, but that would be all they could do until the very end of this period.

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Paris went on a scoring spree from here on out. After many attempts, Austin Meza positioned himself in the right spot to grab hold of the put and skate it in put Paris up 6-5.

Wilkinson lifted the puck top shelf to add to Paris’ lead Seconds later he tipped in his third of the game to give Paris a comfortable 8-5 lead. With less than 30 seconds on the clock, Buford scored, but Allgood responded on the very next play to tuck one more in to end the game 9-6.

Mason Espinola, Sloan Gal, Henry Bartscher and Liam Arsenault chased the puck relentlessly and made several key passes. Brennan Dane was sharp as ever on defence, while Levi Blake made several show-stopping saves in net to stay on top of an aggressive Coyotes’ offense. Well done team 2! The excitement poured into the evening as the team put on a mini game during the intermission of the Paris Titans home game. The crowd was amused by the talents of these young players and perhaps they brought a bit of luck from their afternoon game with them as the Titans went on to win 5-3 against the Norwich Merchants.

Grey Cup 2023: Refreshing weekend spent with friends watching good Canadian style football and taking in great Canadian music!

Grey Cup Report

with George Le Gresley

I have travelled to at least 30 Grey Cup Festivals so far. I love football, be it the style of football south of the border and here in Canada. Personally, I have been a Toronto Argonaut fan (to all you Ti-Cat fans, I know we suck) since I was a teenager, so when the favoured and my beloved Argonauts were upset in the Eastern final, there was no doubt I was heartbroken. Thankfully I had three days in Hamilton at the

Grey Cup Festival

The Grey Cup is a unique event in Canada, as it is the only event where Canadians from across this vast country and those from outside the country and in particular a fan from Australia meet in a different city every year. Speaking about the fan from down under, one of my friends from British Columbia was asked by him on the easiest way to get to Hamilton from Pearson. In the end my friends let him ride with them to his hotel and learned that his mother was Canadian and followed the CFL closely, so much so he had to attend his first Grey Cup

Back to Hamilton……….the city hosted this festival in 2021 at the end of the covid epidemic, when there were still fears of large gatherings, whether we should be masked, social distanced in the stadium, at bars and restaurants All in all, that Grey Cup understandably didn’t meet expectations. Now, 2023, things got back to normal, with about 8 blocks of James Street closed off for a great family friendly atmosphere, with plenty of kids and over 19 activities.

Friday and Saturday were filled with activities, socializing with new and existing friends, telling stories and plenty of laughs. Sunday was game day starting with a wonderful meal of smoked brisket, mac and cheese, salads and a few drinks,of course.

Paris man George Le Gresley (and noticeably our sports contributor!) got his hands on the Grey Cup last weekend in Hamilton. It was his 30th Grey Cup Festival, a tradition that brings together good friends and classic Canadian football. He shared his experience with The Paris Independent.

Game time and a crowd with small groups cheering for Winnipeg and Montreal and the majority wishing that their home team were playing in the game. The first half of the game was not that competitive with Winnipeg having a 10 point lead. Halftime featured a half time show by Green Day with a four song set that amped up the crowd for the second half. In the end Montreal won the game in the last few minutes, with plenty of hugs and high fives with the Montreal fans sitting around us.

In the end the end the best part of the three days was hanging with new and old friends, catching up on each other, laughing telling stories and plenty of farewell hugs until next year.

County offering free “Try-it Nights” for adult programming

Thinking about registering for a sport league over the winter months? The Winter Community Services Guide is coming December 21, and the county invites you to join us for a free "Try-it Night" before registration opens.

Co-ed Dodgeball

Date: Wednesday, November 29

Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: Northward Public School, Paris (front gym entrance)

Co-ed Volleyball

Date: Tuesday, December 5 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: Paris District High School (side parking lot entrance)

Co-ed Basketball

Date: Friday, December 8 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Cobblestone Elementary School, Paris (main entrance)

All "Try-it Nights" are free, and registration is not required, just drop-in Must be 18 years of age or older. The Winter Community Services Guide will be available online at brant.ca/Guide or for pick up at County of Brant Offices and Community Centres!

NEW registration day and time - Winter program registration will open on Monday, January 9 at 6:00 pm. View the guide (coming December 21st!) to learn more.

First Afternoon Draw winners of the season!

Congratulations to the winners of the Paris Afternoon Ladies Autumn Curling Draw, held at the Paris Curling Club. The team members, from left to right, Danielle Aucoin,

Brenda Baker, second; Debbie McLean, skip and Shelley Austin, vice.

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The winner of the Paris Curling Club Afternoon Ladies Autumn Doubles Draw is the Team of Lyn Clarridge and Ginny Moor, pictured left. Congratulations to everyone on a successful opening draw!

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