A four goal first period outburst sparked Bobby O’Briens to thier first win of the 2008-2009 season. with a 6-1 drubbing of the Piranhas. Ryan Winters led the attack with a hat trick and added one assist in the win, while Jeremy Cooney added 3 assists. The Piranhas could not capitalize on their opportunities to keep the game close in the first period which ultimately led to a Bobby O’ Briens win.

Goal Scorers
Bobby O’ Briens: Ryan Winters (3), Rob Craig, Todd Smiley, Kent Stuckey
Piranhas: Rob Lal

TIM HORTONS 2, MELITRON 1
Tim Hortons used yet another great defensive effort to slip by Melitron 2-1. Melitron struck first blood scoring early in the first while Tim Hortons quickly responded with two goals before the end of the first period to take the lead for good.

Goal Scorers
Tim Hortons: Geoff Teasdale, Mike Selman
Melitron: Kevin Mantha

BILLINGS 8, WELLINGTON BREWERY 2
Mike Alarie’s hat trick led the Billings attack while Brian Rawbone added a goal and three assists to help Billings get the win. After leading the game 2-1 going into the second period Billings exploded for six second period goals to ice the victory.

Goal Scorers
Billings: Mike Alarie (3), Jeff McDonald (2), Chris Billings, Beppy Toscan, Brian Rawbone
Wellington: S. Parson (2)

STATE FARM 5, FIRST GENERAL 2
Dave Iacocca (2G, 1A), and Peter Curtis (1G, 2A) both had three point nights to lead State Farm to their first win of the 08-09 campaign.

Goal Scorers
State Farm: Dave Iacocca (2), Peter Curtis, Brad Roach, Eric Brohman
First General: Scott Currie-Mills, Don Dalzell

DOOGIES 11, CHIEFS 2
Dan Connelly had a hat trick and added an assist for Doogies in the whitewashing of The Chiefs in B Division action. A 6-1 lead going into the second period was more than enough for Doogies to hold on for the win.

Goal Scorers
Doogies: Dan Connelly (3), Will Mackenzie (2), Ryan Adshade (2), Jimmy Gordon, Dean Fair, Ian Malcolm, Kevin McAra
Chiefs: Michael Byrne, J.P. O’Connor

McCABES 4, POUR HOUSE 0
Shawn Vervoort earned the first shutout of the GARHL Season for McCabes in the win, while four different scorers led a balanced McCabes attack to victory.

McCabes: Bob Hahn, Carey Dewitt, Dave Nichol, Lyndsay Boire
Pour House: None

ALCO VALVES Def. CURWINS via Forfeit.
Curwins could not ice a team on Monday night which led to Alco getting the win.

Mike Minor’s 5 point effort  (1 goal, 4 assists) was not enough for the expansion Chiefs, as Melitron started off B Divison play with a thrilling 6-5 victory to kick off the GARHL Season.  The Chiefs nearly erased a 4 goal deficit but fell short in the end as Melitron hung on for the win.  

Goal Scorers
Melitron: Adam Woodward (2), Randy Rogers (2), Ryan Harden (2)
Chiefs: Mike Minor, Scott Connors, Mike Stovin, Mike Byrne, Evan Davis 

PIRANHAS 8, WIT 5
A big second period effort led the Piranhas began in their A Division debut with a convincing win over WIT.  Russell Schneider’ five point effort was yet not enough to bring WIT to a victory.  A balanced Piranhas attack saw nine players factor in on points including a hat trick by Chris Bower.   

Goal Scorers
Piranhas: Chris Bower (3), Chris Weland (2), Murray Fries (2), Jason Heath
WIT: Russell Schneider (2), Steve Van Dam, Scott Lodder, Phil Fischer

TIM HORTONS 3, STATE FARM 2

In the late game of the night Tim Hortons used a solid defensive effort to defeat rival State Farm . 

Goal Scorers:
Tim Hortons: Chris Heslop, Glen Teasdale, Darin Collier
State Farm: Jamie Malleau, Brad Roach