Inching closer to the big show! County inducting athletes into local Sports Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Wolfpack Alumni and local man Dalton Kipp on his first OHL game as a linesman!

Photo Source: Paris Minor Hockey Association

The County of Brant is inducting new members to the Sports Hall of Fame this month. The first Inductee was Don Ponce, who was recognized at the end of September in St. George. Ponce played minor hockey in St George, Jr D Hockey with the St George Lions and Jr B hockey with the Cambridge Winterhawks. He was an OHL and NHL draft entry. Between 2008 and 2018 he’s held various coaching, committee and training roles within the St. George Minor Hockey Association On October 26th , the Paris Inductees will be honoured at the Brant Sports Complex at 7 pm They include Bill Cracknell, Dennis McKinna, Mark Stewart, Linda Madden and Robert Perley.

SCOREBOARD SEPTEMBER 14 – OCTOBER 5

*U15 Rep Team sponsored by Comfort Plus Heating & Cooling wins 5-3 against Ayr

*U15 Rep Team sponsored by Comfort Plus Heating & Cooling loses 4-2 against Ayr

*U15 Rep Team sponsored by Comfort Plus Heating & Cooling wins 4-1 against Delhi

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Paris Titans building off ice relationship with the community

By Casandra Turnbull

The Paris Titans organization has big goals to dominate on the ice this season but are equally enthusiastic about developing a positive relationship with the community at off ice events as well.

Last month, the Paris Titans raised $2,000 and participated in the Paris Terry Fox Run in memory of #77 Brayden Pickett’s mother, Melanie Anne Pickett, who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. The local Terry Fox Run provided teammates (14 attended) with the perfect opportunity to be supportive and make a positive impact during Pickett’s mourning.

This off-ice team effort was just one of many to come this season, previews Nathan Herrington, GM for the Paris Titans

“The Titans will be involved with local minor hockey associations by attending minor hockey practices and supporting youth hockey development and acting as positive role models,” said Herrington. “We will also be hosting these minor hockey associations at our home games throughout the season to have them play intermission games and showcase their talents in front of the Paris Titan hockey fans.” Inspiring young minds goes beyond the ice rink. Players will also make appearances at local elementary schools in Paris and surrounding area to get involved and to provide positive influence and encouragement for those young kids who could one day aspire to be a professional athlete. Finally, there’s no better way to end the 2023 year by promoting the Titan organization on a float at the annual Santa Claus Parade.

“We are looking to play a role in the Paris Santa cancer

Claus Parade in order to represent Paris as a proud organization in the community”

MEANWHILE ON THE ICE…..

On September 23, assistant captain Cole Main, a second year Paris hockey player, is the first player to score a goal (on home ice) in Titans history. Main also joined Jacob Wilkinson, Bhrett Hibbert and Owen Lalonde in potting a goal and an assist, in their 6-2 win over the New Hamburg Firebirds. Harry Pollard-Daal and Tyler Crisostomo also scored a goal each

If you want to catch the Paris Titans in action, they play at home tonight against Tavistsock The puck drops at the Brant Sports Complex at 7:30 pm.