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QMJHL adopts anti-discrimination policy

BOUCHERVILLE, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - During the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Board of Governors meeting, which was held in Quebec City last Thursday, the Governors ratified an anti-discrimination policy. The policy is aimed at providing a sound working environment in which every individual is treated with respect and dignity. As such, the policy is applicable to all QMJHL and team staff, including officials, agents, officers, directors, managers, coaches, trainers and players, and to all members of the public who participate in any given QMJHL game, event or activity as a spectator or otherwise.

"The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is committed to enforcing this zero tolerance policy to ensure a working environment without discrimination," declared the Commissioner, Gilles Courteau. "Each and every individual has fundamental rights that must be respected, and we aim to ensure that they are."

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League entirely subscribes to these fundamental values under which every person has a right to a full and equal recognition and exercise of his human rights and freedoms without distinction, exclusion or preference based on race, gender, color, religion, language, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or social condition.

Disciplinary sanctions are underlined in the policy to ensure it is followed.

 

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The streak is over as the Moncton Wildcats beat Lewiston in a Shoot-Out

Lewiston, ME - As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, but it doesn't mean you have to like it. Salvaging a point in a 3-2 shoot-out loss to the Moncton Wildcats, the MAINEiacs 13 game winning streak officially ended tonight.

In the first period, Stefano Giliati put the MAINEiacs up 1-0 with a short-handed goal 7 minutes into the opening frame. Moncton's Chris Morehouse would score his 6th of the season with only 15 seconds remaining in the period to equal the score.

The second period saw the Wildcats take the lead as Matt Marquardt would tally his 23rd on the year. Down 2-1 in the third, the MAINEiacs played like it was game 7 of the playoffs carrying much of the play and winning battles. Their effort would pay off as Simon Courcelles would deflect a Kevin Marshall point shot to equal the score on the power play. The MAINEiacs kept the pressure on for the remainder of the period but the score would remain tied after 60 minutes.

5 Minutes of 4 on 4 overtime would not be enough to settle the game and thus the shoot-out would be needed to award the extra point.

After the first 4 shooters, neither team had found the back of the net and it was Moncton's Marc-Andre Labelle who finally turned on the red led and that would be enough as 5 shooters for Lewiston would be shut-out.

To rename the old streak, the MAINEiacs have not recorded at least 1 point in the last 14 games.

Final Shots on goal:

1 2 3 OT Total

Lewiston 10 10 15 3 38

Moncton 6 12 7 0 25

3 Stars:

1st Star Giliati (Lew)

2nd Star Sniderman (Mon)

3rd Star Marshall (Lew)

Attendance: 2,137

For a complete game summary - click: Welcome on the official QMJHL web site

 

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Sea Dogs auctioning jerseys for charity

SAINT JOHN, December 7, 2006 - Game-worn jerseys from the inaugural 2005-06 team are to be auctioned off in support of the Sea Dogs Foundation.

Fans attending this Saturday night's game (Dec. 9) against the Quebec Remparts will be able to place their bids through a silent auction. Collectors will also be able to bid via the Sea Dogs website at The Saint John Sea Dogs Official Web Site - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Bidding will close at the end of the Dec. 16 Sea Dogs game versus the Acadie-Bathurst Titan.

Game-worn jerseys available for auction include those belonging to Charles Bergeron, Felix Schütz, Alex Grant and Ryan Sparling.

Proceeds from the jersey auction will go to the work of the Sea Dogs Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to provide financial and/or in-kind support to local Saint John area charities that focus on helping children and youth in the areas of education, sport, fitness and health. The foundation is also committed to helping former Sea Dogs players pursue their post-secondary education.

"This is an opportunity to own a piece history from the Sea Dogs inaugural season and support a great cause at the same time," said Foundation board member Andrew Campbell. "Each jersey will come with a certificate of authenticity."

 

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Fog Devils launch East Side Mario's Scholastic Player of the Month Award

The St. John's Fog Devils announced today the launch of the East Side Mario's Scholastic Player of the Month Award.

Each month, the hockey club will recognize the outstanding school achievements of one of its players through an on-ice ceremony. The player will receive the monthly recognition as well as a $50 gift certificate from East Side Mario's. The first presentation will take place on Tuesday, December 12th when the Fog Devils host the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.

The Fog Devils place a high standard of academics with its players and stress the importance of continuing education with everyone. Two (2) players have already been recognized for their individual academic achievements this season:

Patrick O'Keefe

Brad Gushue Scholarship

Fry Family Foundation Junior Leadership Award

Mary Queen of the World Ladies Auxiliary Father John B. Kent Scholarship

O'Keefe was recently presented with three (3) scholarships from O'Donel High School. Most notably he was awarded the Brad Gushue Scholarship from Memorial University presented to the individual who represents strong athletic ability, successful academic average, demonstrates leadership in sports and is committed to a philosophy of wellness through exemplary behavior and promotion.

Taylor MacDougal

Gonzaga Student of the Month for October

MacDougall was recognized as one of Gonzaga's Students of the Month was October. This Award goes to students who demonstrate high levels of Work Ethic, Academic Best or Improvement, Volunteerism, Creativity or an Outstanding Performance in an Extra Curricular Activity. The Fog Devils next home action is this weekend against the Halifax Mooseheads. Tickets for this series are available at the Mile One Stadium Box Office. Tickets can be paid for by cash, VISA or Mastercard at the Box Office or by phone (576-7657). Tickets can also be purchased online at admission.com.

The St. John's Fog Devils are a member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and are one of 59 member clubs of the Canadian Hockey League.

 

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Sea Dogs skills competition on tap Sunday

SAINT JOHN, December 8, 2006 - The second annual Sea Dogs skills competition is slated for Harbour Station this Sunday (Dec. 10).

The competition, which begins at 3:30 p.m., will see the players divided into two squads - Team Joyal and Team Barton. Admission cost will be a $2 donation to the Saint John Sea Dogs Foundation. Season ticket holders will be admitted free-of-charge.

Each team will square off in a number of events including shooting accuracy, breakaways, hardest slapshot, an agility relay and fastest laps.

Players will be available to sign autographs immediately following the skills competition.

 

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New forward added to Sea Dogs roster

SAINT JOHN, December 8, 2006 - Eighteen-year-old Payton Liske has been added to the Saint John Sea Dogs roster.

The six-foot-three 210-pound left wing was acquired as a free agent by the Sea Dogs from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Liske had three goals and seven assists to go along with ten penalty minutes in 22 games this season with the Greyhounds.

"I like his size," said Jacques Beaulieu, Sea Dogs interim general manager and head coach. "We're not a very big hockey team."

Beaulieu believes there's a lot of promise with his new acquisition. "I think Payton is a player whose potential is untapped. It's now the job of the coaching staff to exploit his talents."

Liske, from Fonthill, Ontario, was the Owen Sound Attack's first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2004 OHL entry draft. He was traded to Sault Ste. Marie in the 2005-06 off-season.

Liske is expected to be in the Sea Dogs lineup tonight when they meet the Moncton Wildcats at the Coliseum.

The Sea Dogs return to Harbour Station ice tomorrow night (Dec. 9) to host Patrick Roy's Quebec Remparts. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

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Fog Devils to Lend Support to Breakfast Clubs of Canada

This holiday season, the St. John's Fog Devils, Breakfast Clubs of Canada and Wal-Mart Canada are spreading a message of happiness, peace and abundance by offering unique Christmas ornaments. The sale of these festive decorations will raise money for school meal programs across the country. You can select from three ornament designs for only $2.99 a piece to help thousands of children get a bright start to their school day.

 

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MAINEiacs look to rebound

Lewiston, ME - The Lewiston MAINEiacs look to rebound after losing their last three games following their 13-game winning streak. This week the MAINEiacs have three games here at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee where they will host the Saint John Sea Dogs on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Then this weekend they will play a weekend doubleheader where they face-off against the Val-d'Or Foreurs on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th they will play the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies both games at 7:00pm.

Lewiston enters this week at the top of the QMJHL despite losing their last three games with a 23-7-0-3 overall record and a 13-1-0-2 home record. The MAINEiacs opponent on Tuesday is the Saint John Sea Dogs who continue to be the cellar dwellers in the East with a 10-20-1-1 record; head-to-head the MAINEiacs are 2-0-0-0 against the Sea Dogs. Friday and Saturday will be the MAINEiacs first look at the Val-d'Or Foreurs and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Telus Western division. Val-d'Or is at the top of the West with a 22-10-2-1 record as the Huskies are ranked 5th with an 18-13-2-3 record.

Tuesday, December 12th is our first of 2 Lewy's Legion Redemption Nights. This is a benefit for all season ticket holders who have any unused tickets prior to this game they can use them as flex tickets for this game! Tuesday is also our Seniors Night where all senior citizens (60+) can receive $8.00 tickets. This Tuesday is also our first Student Achievement Night where students can bring in their honor roll report cards to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee box office for discounted tickets. This game will feature our Bedard Medical Chuck-A-Puck where all proceeds will benefit Central Maine Community College and Seniors Plus - Meals on Wheels.

Friday, December 15th is State Farm Insurance 4th annual Teddy Toss Night! Fans are encouraged to bring in a stuffed toy to be tossed onto the ice after the MAINEiacs first goal of the game as a way of celebration - the stuffed toys will then be donated to local charities throughout the community for the Holiday season. The Maine Army National Guard will be in the building with the Hummer and lots of free-bees for the fans! This is also a military discount night where all military personnel past and present can receive $8.00 tickets with proper ID at the box office. At this game one lucky fan will shoot for $600 into an open net from center ice as we continue our Lewy's Loot Shoot promotion. Also if there are 3000 or more fans in the building we will give away $1000 cash to the winner of our Last Fan Standing Promotion. This game will feature our Bedard Medical Chuck-A-Puck where all proceeds will benefit the Trinity Catholic School and Seniors Plus - Meals on Wheels. Following the game MAINEiacs players Jakub Bundil, Michal Korenko, Stefan Chaput, & Peter Delmas will be in the Shipyard Lounge.

Saturday, December 16th is Home for the Holidays at the MAINEiacs where there will be lots of gift giveaways and a special visit from Santa Claus. This game will feature our Bedard Medical Chuck-A-Puck where all proceeds will benefit the Lutheran Social Services of New England and Seniors Plus - Meals on Wheels. Also if there are 3000 or more fans in the building we will give away $1000 cash to the winner of our Last Fan Standing Promotion. Following the game MAINEiacs players Chris Tutalo, Tristan Manson, Eric Castonguay, & Chad Denny will be in the Shipyard Lounge.

For tickets contact the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office at 783-2009 or stop by Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm or order online at The Androscoggin Bank Colisee | Lewiston, Maine 04240 | Home of the Lewiston MAINEiacs.

Practices this week (open to the public):

(All times are subject to change)

- Tuesday - December 12th (10:00am) @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee

- Wednesday - December 13th (10:00am) @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee

- Thursday - December 14th (9:30am) @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee

- Friday - December 15th (10:00am) @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee

- Saturday - December 16th (10:00am) @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee

MAINEiacs in the Community

This week some of the MAINEiacs players and Lewy the mascot will be making an appearance at Martel School in Lewiston on Thursday - December 14th from 1:15-2:15pm. There, they will be presenting their Lewy's Read to Succeed Program expressing the importance of reading. MAINEiacs players making the appearance are Peter Delmas, Michael Ward, Stefan Chaput, and Chad Denny.

 

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Fog Devils Announce East Side Mario's Scholastic Players of the Month

The St. John's Fog Devils announced today the winners of the East Side Mario's Scholastic Player of the Month Award.

Each month, the hockey club will recognize the outstanding school achievements of one of its players through an on-ice ceremony. The player will receive the monthly recognition as well as a $50 gift certificate from East Side Mario's. The first presentation took place tonight where the Scholastic winners for September, October and November were announced.

September

Pier-Alexandre Poulin

Pier Alexandre Poulin is presently attending Memorial University and planning to major in Human Kinetics and Recreation. After successfully completing courses in both the winter and summer semesters with an overall "A" average he enrolled in two courses this semester and continues to be very successful and dedicated to his program.

October

Patrick O'Keefe

Patrick O' Keefe, a second year player, graduated from O'Donel High School in June. At the formal graduation ceremonies he was the winner of three scholarships from the school including the Brad Gushue Scholarship, the Knight's of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, John Kent Division, Scholarship and the Fry Family Leadership Award. O'Keefe is currently enrolled in Memorial University in Business and HKR where he is exhibiting the same work ethic as he does on the ice.

November

Taylor MacDougall

Last Year Taylor McDougal attended school in New Brunswick and was an "A" student. While playing Major Junior Hockey this year he has maintained a superior average and at the same time produced a very solid hockey performance. MacDougal was recognized as one of Gonzaga's Students of the Month.

The Fog Devils next home action is this Wednesday when the club hosts the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. Tickets for this game are available at the Mile One Stadium Box Office. Tickets can be paid for by cash, VISA or Mastercard at the Box Office or by phone (576-7657). Tickets can also be purchased online at admission.com.

The St. John's Fog Devils are a member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and are one of 59 member clubs of the Canadian Hockey League.

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MAINEiacs regain their winning ways with 6-3 win over Saint John

Lewiston, ME - The Lewiston MAINEiacs find themselves back in the win column with a 6-3 victory over the Saint John Sea Dogs. After rattling off 13 consecutive victories, the MAINEiacs had dropped their last 3 games and came into tonight's game ready to reverse the trend. In the first period, Marc-Andre Crete scored his first career goal with the help of Dave Taylor and Danick Paquette.

In the second, the MAINEiacs exploded with 5 unanswered goals to take a 6-0 lead after 40 minutes. Eric Castonguay scored his 10th on the season, followed by Christ Tutalo's 9th, scored with the man advantage. Marc-Andre Daneau recorded his 13th on the year short-handed on a goal that would chase Sea Dogs netminder Maxime Joyal from the game. Dave Taylor would notch his 4th on the year followed by Tutalo scoring his second of the game.

In the third period, the momentum would shift, as Saint John would reply with 3 unanswered goals of their own, but it would be to little too late. Scoring for the Sea Dogs was Schutz, Bergin and Liske.

Tonight mark Lewiston netminder Marc-Andre Perron's first game this year and he delivered a solid performance, good enough the night's second star.

In Lewy's Loot Shoot tonight, our contestant missed the open net from center ice, making Friday night's shot worth $800!

Final Shots on goal:

1 2 3 Tot

Lewiston 12 13 8 33

Saint John 8 15 14 37

3 Stars:

1st Star Tutalo (Lew)

2nd Star Perron, Marc-Andre (Lew)

3rd Star Taylor (Lew)

Attendance: 1,988

For a complete game summary - click: Welcome on the official QMJHL web site

 

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Sea Dogs Teddy Bear Toss a fun way to give

SAINT JOHN, December 14, 2006 -This Saturday night's contest between Saint John and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan will also mark the 2nd Annual Sea Dogs Teddy Bear Toss.

Fans are being encouraged to bring a new or nearly new stuffed animal to the game. Immediately after the Sea Dogs score their first goal, fans will throw their bears or stuffed animals onto the ice surface.

The stuffed animals will then be distributed to children in hospital, nursing home residents and such service organizations as Hestia House.

A total of 2,173 stuffed animals were collected last year at the 1st Annual Sea Dogs Teddy Bear Toss.

Saturday's game against the Titan begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Harbour Station box office or online via the Sea Dogs website at The Saint John Sea Dogs Official Web Site - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).