DRAGONS FALL IN ONE GAME PLAYOFF

The Powassan Dragons were cooled off 6-2 by the Algoma Avalanche in a one-game playoff, with the winner moving on to the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League quarter-finals.

Justin Huycke and Will Laporte scored in Sunday's loss.

Rene Balazs, Mike Brunnetta, Luke Gjos, Thomas Stewart,
Bo boissonneault, and Mark Orazietti tickled the twine for the Avalanche.

Dragons Dutch goalkeeper Martjin Oosterwijk faced 57 in the loss.

The Dragons opted for a youth movement in their first season in Powassan, with former Widdifeld Wildcats forward and team captain Justin Huycke is the only player not eligible to return to the squad next season.

Posted February 27th 2010

DRAGONS TAKE ON AVALANCHE IN ONE GAME SHOWDOWN

The Dragons will head to Algoma on Sunday for a 7pm, one game playoff qualifier. The winner will then take the winner of Oro-Medonte vs. Toronto, a game that will be played on Monday night. That series will then be a best-of-three. The Dragons did manage to pick up two wins against the Avalanche this season. Go Dragons Go!

Posted February 21st 2010

DRAGONS FINISH UP REGULAR SEASON ON WINNING NOTE

The Powassan Dragons finished up their regular season with pair of mid-week road games.

On Tuesday the Dragons lost a close 3-2 decision to the defending GMHL champion South Muskoka Shield.

Alex Rigby and Rick Batenburg scored for the Dragons. Dan Soderberg, Chad Meagher and Jon Adams scored for the Shield.

Dragons goalie Martjin Oosterwijk was a busy man turning away 52 shots in the loss.

On Wednesday the Dragons found the win column by defeating the Oro Medonte 77's 6-3.

Rick Batenburg continued to carry a hot hand scoring a hat trick, while Richard Bohan scored a pair in the win. Adam McParland had the other goal for the Dragons.

The Dragons finished the season with a record of 8 wins 32 losses and 2 overtime losses.

The Powassan franchise that moved from Ville Marie last summer, may have to wait until the final day of the regular season - which is this Sunday - to find out who they will face in the opening round of the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League playoffs.

Posted February 20th 2010

 

DRAGONS WIN OVER 77'S IN OT

The Powassan Dragons won their second straight over the Oro Medonte 77's as Justin Huycke's second goal of the game was the game winner in overtime, giving the Dragons a 6-5 win Wednesday night.

Rick Batenburg, Richard Bohan, Doug Bolger, and Eric Langford had the other goals for the Dragons who had a 5-1 lead midway through the 2nd period.

Alex Busvek scored twice for the 77's.

The Dragons regular season schedule comes to a close this weekend as they travel to Elliot Lake to visit the Bobcats Friday night and then return home to host the South Muskoka Shield Sunday afternoon at the Powassan Sportsplex.

Posted February 11th 2010

DRAGONS FEAST ON 77'S


The Dragons buzz around 77's goalie Marco Repitsch. The Dragons won the game 9-3.

Rick Batenburg and Eric Langford had two goals each as the Powassan Dragons hammered the Oro Medonte 77's 9-2 at the Sportsplex on Sunday afternoon.

Stephan Devost, Will Laporte, Joe Zammit, Justin Huycke and Adam McParland had the other goals in the victory.

Bastian Eisank and Nick Davolio replied for the 77's.

Pat Cormack got the win in goal for the Dragons as he turned away 29 shots.

The Dragons next home game is Sunday, February 14th as they have a Valentine's Day date with the Muskoka Shield.

Game time is 3:30 p.m. at the Powassan Sportsplex.

Avalanche snuff out Dragons

Lucas Gjos had a natural hat trick in the third period as the Algoma Avalanche dumped the Dragons 9-4 in Powassan on Friday night.

Adam McParland, Cody Giroux, Justin Huycke and Mario Chaput scored for the Dragons.

Posted February 8th 2010