News Courtesy of Tommy Hockey
Jan. 24--Riley Cervan scored three times and Jordan George posted the shutout as the Northern Hawks blanked the Superior Eagles 5-0 Saturday in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League action at Marathon Arena.
Cervan's first goal came on the power play at 10:50 of the opening period and he banged home his second of the night just 28 seconds later. Jory Spring would then set-up Jerry Franzese the Hawks third marker of the frame at 17:12.
Basil Good Goodchild had the lone tally in the second period with six minutes left to make it 4-0 after 40 minutes. Cervan would then complete his hat-trick a couple minutes into the third period to complete the goal out put in the contest.With the victory the Hawks record improved to 8-12-1 on the year while the Eagles dropped their fifth straight falling to 7-8 overall.

A New Superior Eagles Sponsor!

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The Superior Eagles Welcome 2 New Sponsors!

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	Chant Construction Limited 226 Edward St., Suite 2, AURORA, ON L4G 3S8

The Superior Eagles travelled to Hearst to play 2 Exhibition Games on Dec. 19th & 20th.

Eagles won the first game by a score 4 - 3

Hearst won the second match-up 5 - 2



The Superior Eagles at Sudbury's Big Nickel Tournament
in November. Photo Sent in by : M Lankin

Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey Update Two each for DeCal & Longley in Wolverines win Courtesy www.tommyhockey.com Eagles 3 Wolverines 7

Dec. 14--Luke DeCal and Justin Longley both scored twice leading the K&A Wolverines to a 7-3 win over the Superior Eagles Sunday afternoon in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League play at the Tournament Centre.

DeCal had the only goal in the first period striking unassisted at 3:17.

Kurtis Atkinson pulled the Eagles level six minutes into the middle stanza with the two sides skating four-on-four, but Longley put K&A back out in front with a power play marker just 37 seconds later.

Tyler Megan would once again the visitors back into a tie at 11:24 only to see DeCal restore the lead at 14:27.

Longley's second with three minutes to go in the frame gave the Wolverines a two-goal lead after 40 minutes.

Brent Winkworth and Sean Cunninghame of K&A had goals sandwiched around a man advantage effort by the Eagles Jordan Carne in third period scoring.

Cody Wood made 13 saves to pick up the win in goal for the Wolverines who fired 30 shots on the Eagles netminding tandem of Markus Leikkari and Jayme Brattengeier.

With the victory first place K&A won their fifth in a row and improved to 11-3 on the year while the third place Eagles dipped to 7-4 in league play.

 

Power play leads Eagles to victory! Eagles 5 Hawks 3

Dec. 13--The Superior Eagles scored five times on the power play as they rallied from a three-goal deficit to upend the Northern Hawks 5-3 Saturday evening in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League action at the Tournament Centre.

Ryan Beese, Riley Cervan and Ryan Powell all scored to put the Hawks up three before the game was nine minutes old with the last two goals coming shorthanded.

League-leading scorer Jordan Carne cued the Eagles comeback with man advantage marker number one with just 43 seconds left in the first period.

The visting Eagles would tie it before the secod intermission as Jake O'Nabigon and Cam Gross struck on the power play at 14:05 and 17:29 respectively.

Kurtis Atkinson gave the AAA midget side from Marathon their first lead striking during a two-man advantage at 9:07 of the third period while Cole Saunders rounded out the comeback with power play tally number five at 11:58.

Jayme Brattengeier kicked out 34 shots to record the win in goal for the Eagles while Kirk Bodnar suffered the loss in a game in which the Hawks netminder made 25 saves.

The Eagles will wrap-up the weekend Sunday afternoon when they take on the first place K&A Wolverines back at the Tournament Centre in a 3 p.m. matinee

 

Superior Eagles Welcome 2 More Team Sponsors

Carfagnini Law Office 69 North Court Street Thunder Bay ON P7A 4T7 Ph. (807) 346-2969

Crupi Consulting Group 577 Eleventh Avenue 2nd Floor Thunder Bay, ON, PB 2R5 Tel: (807) 346-7000 Fax: (807) 346-7001

 

 

Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey
Story Courtesy of
 www.tommyhockey.com

Eagles over Elks 5-2
Dec. 5--Markus Leikkari made 45 saves in backstopping the Superior Eagles to a 5-2 victory over the Nipigon Elks Friday in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League action at Nipigon Arena.
Dallas Allaire put the visitors in front with a power play goal at 16:02 of the first period only to see Brendan Jean pull the Elks even two minutes later.
The Eagles Greg Trichilo had the only tally in the middle frame giving his side a two-goal lead after 40 minutes.

League-leading scorer Jordan Carne increased the cushion to three four minutes into the third period before Evan Stewart brought Nipigon a bit closer with a man advantage effort at 7:06. However, power play goals by Morgan Jerome and Trichilo later on sealed the deal in the win.

Thomas Gratz faced 37 shots in a losing cause for the Elks.

The Superior Eagles have 2 new team sponsors:

BDO Dunwoody LLP Chartered Accountants & Consultants, 1095 Barton Street, Thunder Bay

Harrison Pensa 450 Talbot Street, London, ON,   1(800) 263-0489

 

 Superior Eagles 8  Nipigon Elks 4
Courtesy of: Thunder Bay Hockey

Nov. 21--A five-goal first period helped propel the Superior Eagles to an 8-4 victory over the Nipigon Elks Friday in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League play at Nipigon Arena.
Jordan Carne and Jaret Leclair, on the power play, put the visiting Eagles up a pair before the two-minute mark of the opening frame.
Nipigon's Daniel Biscardi trimmed the margin to one at 3:52 only to see Jacob Nolan and Leclair strike 56 seconds apart to up the Eagles lead to 4-1.
The Elks would answer back with two of their own from Jesse Boucher and Travis Komar shortly afterwards to make it 4-3, but Greg Trichilo buried his fifth of the season at 16:41 to give the AAA midget side a 5-3 lead after the first period.
Myles Melchers of the Eagles had the lone goal in the second period making it 6-3 after 40 minutes.Boucher's second of the night brought Nipigon a bit closer only to see Morgan Jerome and Chris Salmi add later markers to round out the scoring on the night.

Markus Leikkari made 34 saves to pick-up the win in goal for the Eagles while Nipigon's Cutis Lampkin saw 61 shots fired in his direction in a losing cause.

Scotiabank held a Customer Appreciation BBQ All Eagles players were on hand to set up, serve, BBQ, clean up. All proceeds went to the team.

Terry Chitaroni Named Marathon's

Volunteer of the year!

Media Release-

The Eagles Program is extremely pleased for Captain Ben Gamache, defensemen Kyle Breukleman and Giiwedin Kakegabon.  Ben Gamache has been invited to attend the Soo Greyhounds spring camp.  Gamache who led the Eagles in scoring last season, demonstrated throughout the season he deserved a Major Junior tryout.  "I am so happy for Ben, his work ethic and dedication to the game is next to none.  He truly deserves this chance" says Coach Chitaroni.  Gamache will be attending the camp on May 31 and June 1.  Good luck Ben

 

Kyle Breukleman also had an impressive season.  Breukleman was unsure whether he should attend and eventually play for the Eagles Program last August.  The decision was made, and Breukleman never looked back.  This decision has paid off for Breukleman, he also has been invited to a major junior camp, the London Knights.  "Kyle is a gifted defenseman who can crush you with one of his punishing hits. He is a treat to coach and has a great attitude toward the game." says Coach Chitaroni.  Good Luck Kyle 

 

Giiwedin Kakegabon attended the Portage Terriers spring camp and was asked to sign before the camp ended.  Portage was one of the top Junior teams in Canada last year.  Kakegabon spent two years with the Eagles Program.  "Giiweden improved a great deal in two years in our Program.  He comes to play every night and that effort has now paid off for him" says Coach Chitaroni  Good Luck next year Cece.

 

Chitaroni was asked why these kids were not given these opportunities with other programs and are now getting the chance with the Eagles.  Chitaroni replied" I don't make promises I can't deliver, I tell the kids, I can only promise you one thing, you come here you WILL improve" . The improvement of these players is evident as 5 players who were not drafted at fifteen, received major junior tryouts in the last two years with the Eagles.  Chitaroni is also pleased that everyone of his players has received tryouts from all over.  "I don't think there was one player who didn't get invited to a Junior camp, players will be attending camps in Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan."  Chitaroni stated approximately 12 of his players will be returning for what he called "unfinished business".  The Eagles tied the eventual National Champs(Sudbury Wolves) and lost a hard fought battle against the National silver medalist(Winnipeg Thrashers) last season.

 

Superior Eagles Greg Trichilo drafted by Sudbury Wolves in 7th Round

I am extremely pleased for Greg being the first ever Eagles player drafted to the Ontario Hockey League.  Throughout the year, Greg improved because of his hard work and dedication.   The Eagles program attended the 3 strongest tournaments in Ontario competing against the best and as a 15yr old Greg competed consistently.  His play, had many scouts follow him throughout the season and he did not disappoint as he only became a better player.  Greg was an integral part of the success we had in the Western Regional Championship.  His leadership and consistent play demonstrated his ability to play at a higher level someday.  Greg chose the Eagles Program versus the Thunder Bay Kings.  He was questioned for this decision as most 15 yr old kids from the North Shore have always gone west.  Greg was subsequently the first player drafted between both programs.  Greg has also been selected as one of the top 15yr olds in the region and will move on to the final three selection camps for Team Ontario under 17 program.  The Eagles are extremely proud and wish Greg all the best.

Terry Chitaroni

 

THANK YOU BILLETS!! The Superior Eagles would like to thank the following 2007-2008 Billets for their kindness and support to the team.  Your willingness to open your homes to our players is what allows the program to succeed year after year. Photo's of players and billet families - Click Here Roger & Myriam Letourneau Garry & Betty McInnes Dave & Carrie Bertin Gerry Ferguson Bill & Kathy Weller Wayne & Linda Chiupka

Congratulations goes out to the Draw Winners!

Winner of the Eagle Print was Kelly Breukelman from Thunder Bay and the winner of the $4000 Travel Voucher is Tom Tronson from Thunder Bay
The Superior Eagles would like to thank everyone that bought tickets and those that supplied the prizes!

Eagles laugh last
By Carl Clutchey
Sunday, April 6, 2008 Chronicle Journal

Both clubs were hungry. Both eager not to be the only Northwestern Ontario squad to go home without at least one victory at the Telus Cup west regional final.
But in the end it was Marathon‘s Superior Eagles who came up smelling like roses in a hard-earned 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon over Thunder Bay Smith & Associates Kings at the Marathon arena.
Though the hard-hitting game was one of the more entertaining of the round robin with 28 shots apiece, it was really more about pride than points.
The lineup for today‘s final match between the Winnipeg Thrashers and Saskatchewan‘s Notre Dame Hounds had already been determined before the Eagles and Kings even laced up their skates.
Midget hockey fans got a taste of what that game might be like Saturday morning, when the Hounds embarrassed the Thrashers by an unexpectedly lopsided 5-1 margin.
(Remarkably, it was Winnipeg‘s first loss of the season in regulation, tournament or playoff play.)
So considering their match was academic, the Eagles and the Kings could have been forgiven for just going through the motions. But they did just the opposite.
The game started on a sour note for the home-town Eagles, when normally alert starting goalie Mike Trichilo let in a softie off the stick of Kings forward Culllen Merritt just five minutes into the first period.
At the other end, Kings netminder Colin Dzijacky was sharp with some great saves, including a life-saving, chest-high stop on the Eagles‘ Cam Gross during a breakaway at the start of the second period.
Then, with 11:39 left in the second, Jordan Carne put the Eagles on the board with a power-play goal.
The goal allowed the Eagles to take flight, with the reliable Trichilo saving their bacon every time the Kings moved in to bring them back down to earth.
For a few minutes at the half-way mark in the second, the Eagles made so many giveaways it seemed like they were intentionally setting up the Kings‘ forwards in the slot.
Another power-play marker half-way through the third put the Eagles in the lead after defenceman Gavin Weller beat Dzijacky cleanly with a sizzling line-drive from the blueline.
Momentum swung back and forth between the two evenly-matched clubs, both of whom had been shut down in games with the Hounds and the Thrashers.
Fans came to their feet with seven minutes left in the third when a speeding Eagles captain Ben Gamache swung in unscathed in front of Dzijacky and deftly put the red light on with a high backhand.
The goal capped a productive afternoon for Weller: he got the assist on Gamache‘s tally.
The Kings, who would record their third straight loss of the tournament and 10th straight overall since 2005, tried to pour it on after that.
But you could hear the hiss of the air leaking out of their tires when, with two minutes remaining in the third and Dzijacky already pulled, they took a slashing penalty.
The puck gets dropped in today‘s final between the Hounds and the Thrashers at 1 p.m.
The winner advances to the Telus Cup national event to be held April 21-27 in Arnprior near Ottawa.