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August 15, 2010

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Fortino (Cornell University), Brianne Jenner (Cornell University), Jessica Wong (Minnesota-Duluth), and Brittany Haverstock (University of Wisconsin) who have been named to the U22 National Women's Team Roster and will be participating in the upcoming 3-game series versus the USA August 18,19, and 21, 2010 in Toronto.

July 23, 2010

Present and past Junior Sabres have been named to the U18/U22/Senior Hockey Canada Evaluation Camps during the month of August in Toronto. Alumni goaltender Beth Clause and Junior Sabre goaltender Elaine Chuli will attend the Goaltender Camp August 1st to 5th. Chuli was named as one of the U18 goaltenders and Clause who attends Brock University will be part of the Senior contingent.

Four Sabres Alumni have been invited to the U22 Camp August 6 - 15th. Laura Fortino (Cornell University), Brittany Haverstock (University of Wisconsin), Jessica Wong (Minnesota-Duluth) and Brianne Jenner (Cornell University).

The U18 and U22 Canadian National Teams will be chosen from these camps and will attend the Canada USA Series to be held August 18 - 21st in Toronto.

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May 15, 2010

Last week the Stoney Creek Girls Hockey Association (SCGHA) was honoured at the City of Hamilton's 24th Annual Sport Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The SCGHA was the recipient of the inaugural Dr. Gene Sutton Award. "It is very difficult not to feel truly humbled by such a recognition of Dr. Sutton's legacy," said Tammie Weston, President, SCGHA. "Also humbling is that of all the volunteer driven youth sports organizations (promoting healthy living and an active lifestyle) that were nominated in the Greater Hamilton area, the selection committee chose the SCGHA. It has truly been a team effort to deliver this calibre of programming to our membership." And indeed the SCGHA has delivered a program of the highest calibre. Over the past ten years the Stoney Creek Junior Sabres have graduated 64 young women to CIS (33) and NCAA (31) hockey programs. Among the numerous notable alumni are Samantha Poyton (Cathedral High School/Wayne State University), Kate Psota (Aldershot High School/Wilfrid Laurier University), Laura Fortino (Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School/Cornell University) and Beth Clause (St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School/Brock University). This year's graduating class includes Sabres captain Arielle O'Neill who has accepted a full scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. "The Sabres organization is so special because everyone there truly cares about us not only as hockey players, but also as people, said the 17 year old St. Catharines Governor Simcoe student. "Playing for this organization was an unforgettable experience. The time and effort the coaches put in is remarkable. With the help of the whole coaching staff our team felt like a big family." Rebecca Smyth who will be attending Dalhousie University this fall echoes O'Neill's voice. "I have gotten to know many great people in the Sabres organization, but what makes it so special is being part of a second family. It's great to have an organization that is so supportive." Added the 18 year old St. Michael's (Niagara Falls) Catholic Secondary student, "It's really a bittersweet kind of feeling because so many of us are moving on. We will all be so far apart, but at the same time it's exciting to see how well each of us will do at the next level." Stacey Marnoch, coach of the Sabres praised both young women. "Arielle is a great kid. A smart player (captain) with great skills who isn't afraid to go into the corners. And Becca is a character kid who leads even though she may not have a letter on her jersey. A gritty player who makes those around her better." Eight other Sabre graduates will join the university ranks in the fall. Dallas Boyd, a Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary student, Melanie Desrochers, Jean P. Vanier Secondary School (Welland) and Hagersville's Rylee Smith will team up with former Sabre mates Kelly Sabatine and Kayla Sullivan at St. Lawrence University in Canton NY; Aldershot High School student, Jennifer Crawford will skate for State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam, NY; Brantford's St. John's College, Jenesica Drinkwater will tend goal for the University of Syracuse Orangeman; Kelly McDonald, a Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary alum will take her game to the University of Maine; Shelby Wignall, a St. Thomas More Knight will head to Hamden, Connecticut to play for the Quinnipiac University Bobcats; and Kelli Gruhl, a St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School scholar will stickhandle down the 401 and suit up for Queen's University. Graduates worthy of recognition. While Dundas celebrates Hockeyville, Stoney Creek celebrates Sabreville.
-Hamilton Spectator-Cecelia Carter Smith-

May 12, 2010

Congrats to the following current and Junior Sabre Alumni who have been named to the Hockey Canada Strength and Conditioning Camp Roster for the U18 and U22 National Teams taking place in Calgary, AB from May 25-30, 2010.

U18
Elaine Chuli: G

U22
Beth Clause: G (Brock University)
Laura Fortino: D (Cornell)
Brittany Haverstock: D (Wisconsin)
Brianne Jenner: F (Cornell)
Jessica Wong: F (Minnesota-Duluth)

May 10, 2010

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Jenesica Drinkwater who came away with a Bronze Medal at the 2010 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Ottawa this past week. Jenesica backstopped her Ontario South Team with a 4-2 record allowing 11 goals in 6 games. This is the third Medal Jenesica has earned with a Gold in 2008 and a Silver in 2009.

April 17, 2010

Congrats to Junior Sabre Alumni Jenesica Drinkwater who has been selected to the Aboriginal Ontario South Team competing at the upcoming National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Ottawa, ON from May 2-8, 2010

April 15, 2010

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to the 2010/2011 Stoney Creek Junior Sabres roster:

Taylor Auld
Brandi Banks
Kristen Barbara
Emilee Bulleid
Brittney Cabral
Elaine Chuli
Kristen Clendinning
Kristen Demik
Sam Forchielli
Kasia Henley
Rebecca Johnson
Nicole LoPresti
Sydney McKibbon
Sarah Nurse
Talia Paone
Caitlyn Schell
Morgan Scoyne

April 13, 2010

Congratulations to the following graduating Junior Sabres who have accepted hockey scholarships at the following schools for 2010/2011:

Dallas Boyd - St. Lawrence University (NCAA - D1)
Jennifer Crawford - SUNY Potsdam (NCAA - D3)
Melanie Desrochers - St. Lawrence University (NCAA - D1)
Jenesica Drinkwater - Syracuse University (NCAA - D1)
Kelly McDonald - University of Maine (NCAA - D1)
Arielle O'Neill - University of New Hampshire (NCAA - D1)
Rylee Smith - St. Lawrence University (NCAA - D1)
Shelby Wignall - Quinnipiac University (NCAA - D1)

April 12, 2010

PWHL Final Four Weekend recap

April 5, 2010

Please check out the news articles featuring Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Fortino, Kelly Sabatine, and Kayla Sullivan in the Hamilton Spectator.

March 22, 2010

The Stoney Creek Junior Sabres were well represented at the NCAA Division 1 Frozen Four Women's Hockey Championships this past weekend as two Sabres graduates were a big part of their School's success this weekend. Minnesota-Duluth's Jessica Wong and Cornell's Laura Fortino both advanced to the Final of the Frozen Four.

The game ended at 19:26 of the third overtime period when University of Minnesota-Duluth's freshman Jessica Wong became an instant hero as she scored the winning goal to end the longest game in the NCAA Women's Championship history (3-2) when she deflected a point shot through the Cornell's goalie's legs. Wong had hit the crossbar mid-way through the third overtime period before ending the game with the biggest goal of her short NCAA career.

Cornell's Laura Fortino played a big part in her team's success as she scored a goal in Cornell's 3-2 semi-final overtime win over #1 ranked team Mercyhurst College to get into the National Championship Game. In the Championship Game Fortino chipped in with 2 assists as Cornell tied the game at 2 with less than 4 minutes to go in the third to set up the record breaking game.

Both Wong and Fortino were named to the 2010 Frozen Four All Tournament Team.

March 18, 2010

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Fortino who has been named 1st Team All-American by members of the American Hockey Coaches Association.

March 13, 2010

Two Junior Sabre Alumni have advanced to the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Frozen Four National Championships Weekend starting March 19th in Minneapolis, MN.

Cornell's Freshman Laura Fortino and Minnesota-Duluth's Freshman Jessica Wong both helped their teams advance by both scoring the game winning goals for their respective teams. Fortino's Cornell University team defeated Harvard University 6-2 and Wong's Minnesota-Duluth edged UNH 2-1.

March 11, 2010

Two Junior Sabre Alumni who are both fifth year defensemen with their respective teams will be attempting to help their team win the 2010 CIS National Women's Hockey Championships in Antigonish, NS this weekend.

Kate Psota of the Laurier University Golden Hawks from Waterloo, Ontario and Laura Grant from St. FX University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia will be attending their last National Championships as they complete their University careers.

Kate Psota has played in 171 games as a Golden Hawk and has career stats of 24 goals and 45 assists for 69 points. Laura Grant has played in 149 games for St. FX and has contributed with 18 goals and 74 assists for 92 points over her career.

March 10, 2010

Lavoie Named Hockey East 'Rookie of the Year'

Junior Sabre Alumni Kristina Lavoie, a two-time Hockey East Rookie of the Month, led Hockey East in goals (14) and was the top rookie scorer with 20 points, that point total ranked fifth overall. She is ranked seventh in the nation in rookie scoring (0.94 points per game) and is eighth in power-play goals. Lavoie has a team-best seven power-play goals and is second in both goals (18) and shooting percentage (.184) as well as third in both points (29) and plus/minus (+13). She recorded a point in 19 of 31 games and had an 11-game goal-scoring streak as part of a 12-game point-scoring streak.

March 8, 2010

Junior Sabre Alumni (Laura Fortino - Cornell, Kristina Lavoie - UNH, Jessica Wong - Minnesota-Duluth) help their teams advance to the NCAA Final 8 Tournament March 13th in their Freshman Seasons.

Cornell plays #4 Harvard
UNH plays #2 Minnesota-Duluth

March 5, 2010

Sabres Alumni Earn Conference Awards

Junior Sabre Alumni/Cornell Freshman Laura Fortino was named to the ECAC and All Ivy 1st Team Allstars along with being named to the ECAC All Rookie Team. Laura a member of the U22 Canadian National Team, played in 28 games and scored 10 goals with 18 assists and was second in total points with Cornell.

Junior Sabre Alumni/University of New Hampshire Freshman Kristina Lavoie was named to the Hockey East All Rookie Team. Kristina was third on the team for total points with 29 and second on her team for goals scored with 18.

Four Junior Sabres Alumni were named to the CHA All Academic Team. Robert Morris University's Jordan and Jessica Riley, Syracuse's Rebecca Gordon and Wayne State's Chelsea Burnett received the All Academic Honours.

February 23, 2010

Congrats to Junior Sabre Alumni Beth Clause who has been named as the OUA 2nd Team All-Star Goaltender.

January 9, 2010

Congratulations to Junior Sabres Alumni Laura Fortino, Jessica Wong and Brianne Jenner in capturing the Gold Medal at the MLP Cup in Ravensburg, Germany defeating Switzerland 9-0.

January 1, 2010

Please see the following article 'Former Junior Sabres En Route To International Competition' regarding the upcoming U22 MLP Cup in Germany in the Stoney Creek News.

December 12, 2009

Please see the following article on Junior Sabre Jenesica Drinkwater in the Brantford Expositor!

December 8, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabres Alumni Laura Fortino, Jessica Wong and Brianne Jenner who have named to Canada's National U22 Team and will be participating in the 2010 MLP Cup January 5-9, 2010 in Ravensburg, Germany.

November 25, 2009

Please see the following article on Junior Sabre Melanie Desrochers in the Welland Tribune!

November 9, 2009

Please see the following article on Junior Sabre Dallas Boyd in the current edition of Hockey Now!

November 8, 2009

Congratulations to Team Ontario Red who captured the Gold Medal versus Team Ontario Blue who captured the Silver Medal at the National Under 18 Championships in Surrey, BC.

Team Red included Junior Sabre Arielle O'Neill and Team Ontario Blue members included Junior Sabres Melanie Desrochers, Shelby Wignall, Rylee Smith and Head Coach Stacey Marnoch. Game Recap

November 3, 2009

Please see the following article on Junior Sabre Captain O'Neill in the St.Catherine's Standard!

October 30, 2009

Please see the following article 'Sabres Players Headed To U18 National Championships' in the Stoney Creek News!

October 29, 2009

Please see the following article on Junior Sabre Shelby Wignall in the Hamilton Mountain News!

September 29, 2009

Congratulations to four Junior Sabres who have been selected to the Ontario U18 Teams and will compete at the Hockey Canada U18 National Championships to be held November 4-8, 2009 in Surrey, BC.

Arielle O'Neill (Team RED)
Melanie Desrochers (Team BLUE)
Rylee Smith (Team BLUE)
Shelby Wignall (Team BLUE)

September 28, 2009

The Stoney Creek Junior Sabres are pleased to announce the 2009 USA-Canada Cup Series being hosted by Little Caesar's (Detroit-October 16-18, 2009), NAHA (Rochester-November 20-22, 2009) and Stoney Creek (Hamilton-December 11-12, 2009).

September 21, 2009

The SCGHA launches a Tobacco Free Policy with a special announcement preceding the Stoney Creek Junior Sabres home opener this Friday September 25, 2009 at 8pm.
Please click here for further information.

August 15, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Fortino and Jessica Wong who have been selected to the 2009-2010 National Women's Under-22 Team.

July 16, 2009

Congrats to Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Fortino, Jessica Wong, and Brittany Haverstock who have been invited to attend the Hockey Canada U-22 Selection Camp from August 7-14 '09 in Calgary.

May 16, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Alumni Coach Cathy Phillips who was recently awarded the prestigious 2008 Female Hockey Breakthrough Award by Hockey Canada.

May 10, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Jenesica Drinkwater as she won the Silver Medal at the 2009 Aboriginal National Women's Hockey Championships in Winnipeg, MB on Saturday May 9th.

Jenesica's Ontario South team advanced to the finals and lost in the Gold Medal game to Manitoba 6-4 and in total faced 55 shots.

Jenesica was also named as the All Star Goalie for the week long Tournament.

May 9, 2009

Please check out the following Hamilton Spec article on Alumni Sam Poyton who played 3 years with the Junior Sabres and was Captain in her final year 2004/05.

April 24, 2009

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to the 2009/2010 Stoney Creek Junior Sabres roster:

Kristen Barbara
Dallas Boyd
Emilee Bulleid
Kristen Clendinning
Jennifer Crawford
Melanie Desrochers
Jenesica Drinkwater
Kelli Gruhl
Emily Martz
Kelly McDonald
Arielle O'Neill
Talia Paone
Kimberly Paton
Rylee Smith
Rebecca Smyth
Shelby Wignall

April 17, 2009

Congratulations to the following Junior Sabres who have been invited to Hockey Canada's U22 Conditioning Camp:

Alumni:
Brittany Haverstock (Wisconsin)

Graduating Sabres:
Laura Fortino (Cornell)
Kelly Sabatine (St. Lawrence)
Jessica Wong (Minnesota-Duluth)

Congratulations as well to Junior Sabres Lauren Kelly and Jillian Saulnier who have been invited to Hockey Canada's U18 Conditioning Camp.

April 11, 2009

Please see the following article featuring Junior Sabre Alumni Beth Clause.

March 23, 2009

Congrats to Junior Sabre Alumni Brittany Haverstock who as member of the University of Wisconsin won the NCAA Division 1 National Championships with a 5-0 win over Mercyhurst on March 22 '09.

Congrats to Junior Sabre Alumni Kate Psota who came away with a Silver Medal at the CIS National Championships as a member of the Laurier Golden Hawks on March 22 '09.

Congrats also to Junior Sabre Alumni Laura Grant and Lindsay Brown who qualified for the CIS National Championships as members of the ST FX University Varsity Team (ST FX finished 5th).

March 17, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Brianne Jenner who has been selected for centralization by Hockey Canada for the 2009/2010 season.

March 12, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Alumni Carla D'Angelo and Beth Clause who have been named to the OUA 2nd All-Star Team!

March 6, 2009

Congratulations to the following Junior Sabre Alumni who have been awarded year-end Conference Honours:

Brittany Haverstock - Wisconsin: WCHA All Rookie Team
Chelsea Burnett - Wayne State: CHA 2nd Team All-Star

February 18, 2009

Please see the following new's articles on Junior Sabre's Laura Fortino and Alumni Christine Foster in the Hamilton Spectator.

February 10, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Jenesica Drinkwater who has accepted a hockey scholarship to attend Syracuse University (NCAA Division 1).

February 9, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Laura Fortino who has accepted a hockey scholarship to attend Cornell University (NCAA Division 1) in 2009.

February 1, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabre Jessica Wong who has accepted a hockey scholarship to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA Division 1) in 2009.

January 16, 2009

Check out the Stoney Creek News article 'Junior Sabres Players Bring Home Silver From World Championship'

January 10, 2009

Congratulations to Junior Sabres Jessica Wong, Jillian Saulnier, Laura Fortino and Alumni Brianne Jenner on capturing the Silver Medal at the 2009 World U-18 Championships in Fussen, Germany.

Check out the tournament photo gallery courtesy of the IIHF.

January 6, 2009

Congratulations to Alumni Brittany Haverstock on capturing the Silver Medal at the 2009 U-22 MLP Cup in Ravensburg, Germany.