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Eli Swanson of the Novice 3A Mustangs

Eli was awarded the “Golden Jersey” after playing a very solid game at defence. He held the blue line in the opponent’s zone very well, had numerous take-aways, and hustled back hard every time. Eli also made smart, crisp passes to both his de- fence partner and the forwards, cleared the puck away from the front of our net… […]

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Jets clip Hawks in tight game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets picked up their second consecutive win Tuesday night, a 7-6 decision against the visiting Fort Saskatchewan Hawks. The home-ice victory brings the Jets to 15-11-0 and added another two points to their season tally… […]

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Jets defeat Regals at home

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Sunday night brought home another big win for the Morinville Jets, their second consecutive victory over the league-leading Spruce Grove Regals. Sunday night’s home-ice effort was a 5-2 victory for the Jets and kicked off the their post-Christmas return to ice in a strong way… […]

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Lady Wolves take fourth spot in weekend tournament

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Lady Wolves made it to a fourth-place finish Saturday night at the conclusion of their invitational tournament. Eight high school teams competed in the two-day event at Morinville Community High School Jan. 4 and 5… […]

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Jets lose a close one on the road

By Stephen Dafoe

Wetaskiwin – After an impressive 9-3 victory over the visiting Edmonton Mustangs Friday night, the Jets took to the road Sunday afternoon for a disappointing turn of events. After leading 2-1 at the end of the first period, the Jets fell to a 5-4 decision by the end of the game. Sunday’s loss brings the Jets to a 13-10-0 record 23 games in, slightly less than the 17-8-2 record the club held by Christmas break 2011… […]

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Jets win big Friday

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets earned a 9-3 victory of the visiting Edmonton Mustangs Friday night, a come-from-behind effort that put another two points on the club’s tally…. […]

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Warriors defeat Jets in home game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets fell to the Beverly Warriors Sunday night in a 3-2 decision. After defeating the Spruce Grove Regals, the top-ranked team in the league, a week earlier, the Jets were just not able to recreate the magic on home ice a week later…. […]

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Jets score big win in Sunday road game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – After a string of injuries and some rough breaks, the Morinville Jets got a confidence booster Sunday night with a 2-1 overtime victory against the league-leading Spruce Grove Regals. Wayne Gatza earned the game-winning goal shortly after overtime began… […]

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Sturgeon Minor Hockey Player of the Week: Kellar Greff

COACH KENT SWANSON WRITES:

Kellar Greff, an emerging leader:

On a team made up of all first year novice players, and many first year hockey players, Kellar Greff has shown signs of being a true leader on the SHC Novice 3A Mustangs. His outstanding work ethic and positive attitude makes him a joy to coach… […]

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Morinville setting for a new sports novel

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – It has been many years since author Steven Sandor was the editor of The Morinville Mirror, but the author, journalist and editor has never forgotten the community he once called home. In fact, Morinville is the backdrop in his new novel Playing for Keeps… […]

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Red Wings pummel Morinville Jets in road game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – It’s been a tough go for the Morinville Jets of late. A series of injuries have plagued the club for several weeks, leaving the team short on strength and shorter on wins. The Jets were defeated 8-2 by the North Edmonton Red Wings Wednesday night, a club who prior to the contest was sitting at .500 hockey… […]

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Jets squeak out first win in four outings

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets 5-4 overtime win against the visiting Leduc Riggers Saturday night was the club’s first victory in four outings. With an 11-7-0 record nearly half way through the CJHL season, the Jets sit in fourth place in the league’s West Division… […]

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Black Ice Volleyball looking to make a team

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Tryouts begin next week for a new volleyball club that will offer young women an opportunity to play the sport outside of school and still play close to home. The Black Ice Volleyball Club will be running their tryouts… […]

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Jets grounded by Flyers in home game

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Jets slumped further into the muck Sunday night with their third consecutive loss, this time to the basement-dwelling Stony Plain Flyers, currently the last place team in the CJHL with a 2-15-0 record… […]

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Jets and Jet Alumni take to ice this weekend

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – Jet rookies, veterans and alumni take to the ice over two games this weekend in what has been a highly anticipated annual tradition. This weekend’s Light up the Night Festival will … […]

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Morinville Jets honour Nick McRae on Remembrance Day

By Stephen Dafoe

Morinville – The Morinville Jets held a special moment of remembrance before Sunday night’s home game to honour the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and the memory of teammate Nick McRae who was killed Sept. 3 in an ATV accident south or Edson…. […]