The Cyclone Advertising Campaign is in
Full Swing. If we haven't contacted you, and you would
like to be part of this great organization, please let us
know. Our program advertising is our biggest fundraiser of the
year and it would be great to have you on board for this
Cyclonic ride. The team is starting to shape up so don't
delay, contact us today....that had a nice ring to it...
We have many levels of sponsorship available but if you wish
to remain anonymous, that is just fine too. Donations are
always welcome.
Conway Furniture Scholarships-
Chris Corbett & Brendan Haefling
Local Scholarship-
Joel Bowman
Volunteer Dedication Award- Chris
(the Iron Man) Kurz
Game 5 Semi Finals-Brantford
4-Listowel 1
In Game 5 of this Semi Final Round the
Cyclones put forth a heroic 60 minute effort but fell short in
their efforts to win the match - losing both the game and the
series by a 4 to 1 margin. The “Men in Black” played with
pride and spirit throughout this game, this series, and the
entire 2009 Play Offs. They can be proud of their hard work,
their commitment, and their resilient and determined effort.
Josh “Godfather” Leis stopped 30 of 34
shots and kept his team in the match with another fine display
of strong and savvy goaltending. Josh had a very strong
regular season followed by a terrific 2009 playoff run.
Throughout his 4 year career with the Cyclones he has provided
Cyclone fans with several memorable performances in the blue
paint; featuring countless dazzling and acrobatic saves. His
rock steady presence between the pipes and his contribution to
the team will be sorely missed.
On the blue line, Nick Seiler worked
tirelessly to defend the zone against the dangerous Brantford
attack, as well as, engineer scoring chances in the opposing
zone. Nick led all Cyclone blue liners in 2009 playoff scoring
with 2 goals and 4 assists in 12 games. Nick has been another
key contributor to the Cyclones success in each of his three
seasons with the club. The Listowel native’s versatility and
durability have been huge assets to the team. His loyalty and
dedication to both the game and to his team have not gone
unnoticed.
On the forward lines, Mark England and
Captain Shayne “Banger” McClure both helped to lead the
offensive charge against the Eagles.
For Mark this was his second season with
the Cyclones and first full season with the team. Mark was
acquired in a trade in the fall of 2007 and since then the big
forward has left a definite imprint on the club, with some
huge playoff performances in both the 2008 and 2009 playoffs.
Mark led the team in the 2009 play-offs with 9 goals and 15
points in 12 games; including the dramatic double over-time
game winner against his former Culliton teammates, and the
final goal of the Cyclones 2009 playoff season. When the going
gets tough, Mark gets going and finds a way to deliver the
results when his team needs it the most.
For Shayne this was his third and final
season in a Cyclones uniform. Over that time he has
distinguished himself extremely well – both on and off the
ice. Shayne plays each game with a unique blend of athletic
skill, hockey smarts and sheer toughness that is difficult to
match. Throughout his Cyclone career, Shayne has accepted
every task given to him by his coaches and he has excelled.
Shayne is the consummate team player and he has been an
excellent Captain and leader for this year’s team. In the 2009
playoffs Shayne scored 3 goals and 6 assists and led by
example in every shift of his 12 games.
Mitch Allen is also a retiring Cyclone
and when he moved on to play with Walkerton to finish his
Junior Career, his speed and effort has been missed on the
Cyclone Team. He is the definition of "Cyclonic Hockey". He
helped define the Cyclone hockey team with his
energy, hustle, work ethic and his sportsmanship. In the
physical sense, Mitch was not the largest player on the
ice but he played with the biggest heart. Mitch's intesnity
and level of play was a barometer for the entire team.. You can
still watch Mitch and his Walkerton Blackhawks as they begin a
series with Alliston tonight.
For forwards Tory Fisher, Ari Lufshutz
and Derek Brickan, this was also their final game in Junior
hockey. Tory, Ari and Derek all brought lots of energy, grit,
gusto and jam into the Cyclones line up this season - scoring
timely goals, making timely plays and dishing timely hits in
key situations through the regular season and the play offs.
All three players traveled a very long distance from the
places that they call home to come play for the Cyclones: Tory
– Nipissing, ON, Ari – New York, NY and Derek – Garden City,
MI.
Your commitment to play for the Cyclones
during the 2008 – 2009 season is heartily recognized and is
greatly appreciated by this roving reporter and by all Cyclone
fans.
The remaining members of the Cyclones
team, as well as the coaches, trainers, score keepers and
volunteers can also take a bow and be congratulated for their
hard work and dedication towards an outstanding and exciting
2008 – 2009 season of “Cyclonic” hockey action. Take a rest,
have a beer (or whatever suits your fancy) and enjoy…..you
have earned it!!!!!!!
