The Paris Independent for Saturday October 21, 2023

The Paris Independent

October 21, 2023

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S P O RT S Paris Titans partner with U11 Wolfpack Team for Food Drive Collection Tonight, October 21st at 7:30 pm the Paris Titans welcome the Tavistock Braves for some PJHL hockey action at the Brant Sports Centre. The Titans are looking to pick up their second win after a slow start to the season.

During last Saturday’s home game, the Titans dropped a 7-3 game against the New Hamburg Firebirds. Derek Bush put Paris on the scoreboard in the second, followed by a goal from teammate Aidan Leblanc. Aidan Switzer found the back of the net in the third to round out scoring for the Titans.

The Titans ask that fans attending the game tonight to bring a non-perishable food item to help restock the shelves at the local food pantry.

If you can’t attend the Titans game but would like to make a contribution, please drop by the arena during the day where the U11 Wolfpack team will have a drop box located in the lobby.

Townhall date released for proposal to amalgamate local hockey clubs Caregivers, coaches, volunteers, anyone with ties to the local hockey community, will have an opportunity to learn more about a proposal to amalgamate the rep programs from Paris, Burford, Ayr and St. George.

Presidents for the clubs announced in late August that they are in initial talks to combine their rep programs to form the Brant Waterloo Minor Hockey Association. This new centre, not proposed until the 2024/2025 season, will give kids the chance to play the highest caliber of hockey available within their region. It’s a move that more and more communities are adopting in a bid to combat declining enrollment numbers and better compete with teams in larger cities across Ontario.

The Town Hall meeting to review the potential amalgamation will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 9 am in the Lafarge Hall at the Brant Sports Complex.

Following the Town Hall, there will be the opportunity to vote for PHMA members in person on November 1st, 2023, from 7-9 p.m. at the Brant Sports Complex, barring any changes from PMHA.