2018 Callaghan Cup Playoffs: Week 1-4

Week 1: February 11, 2018

Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades 2
St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings 2

Game one of the round robin action saw neither team able to best the other, but Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades came out with 3 points on the 5 point system over the St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings. Blades bin bulgers were Daryll Simpson (unassisted), and Kevin Wigner from Simpson. Wings whipper was Victor Ranieri with both, helped by Derek Cleary & Larry Richardson.

Caledon Hills Brewing Co. 4
Ainsley Fire Protection Fire 2

In a game that was close on the score sheet the Caledon Hills Brewers stole 4.5 points leaving the Ainsley Fire Protection Fire crew with only 0.5. Brewer bashers were Joe Doan from Bob McHardy, Jay Beech from Dave Matheson, Brandon Scott from Beech & Doan, and Doan from Kevin Bowen. Fire’s firer was Shane Ainsley with the pair, helped by Brian Dunn & Mike Andreoli.

Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators 2
Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins​​ 1

Another close game saw the Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators take 4 of 5 points letting the Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins only able to take 1. Predator power came from Darren Jones with both, assisted by Kyle Bagg & Mike O’Brien. Griffins go to guy was Cory Schittenhelm from Lee Maunu & Richard Archer.

Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs​ 3
Pommies Cider Co. Wild​ 3

The last game of the night saw once again neither team able to best the other as the Pommies Cider Co. Wild & the Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs split the points, 2.5 each. Handyman hammers were dropped by Brad Sztorc from Marc de Abaitua, Adam Minatel from de Abaitua, and de Abaitua from Justin de Abaitua & Steve Pinarello. Wild warriors were Shaun Heron from James Sheridan, Steve Whitten (unassisted), and Whitten from Gary Morris.


Week 2: February 18, 2018

Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs 4
Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins 3

The Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs were able to stay atop the Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins and take 3.5 points. Handyman hammers were dropped by Graham Bryson from Justin de Abaitua, Adam Minatel from Marc de Abaitua, Steve Pinarello from Jon Hoy, and M. de Abaitua from Brad Sztorc. Griffin goal getters were Ron Toffan from Matt Dowdle, Richard Archer from Kevin Norris, and Dowdle from Archer.

Caledon Hills Brewing Co. 3
Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades 2

The Caledon Hills Brewers were bubbling over with a win over the regular season champion Ken’s Lawnmower Repairs Blades and took 4 points to stay atop the standings in the round robin. Brewer’s basher was Jay Beech with the hat-trick, helped by Jody Spagnol, Dave Matheson & Joe Doan. Blades bin bulgers were Dave Gardilcic from Bogdan Rapan, and Gardilcic from Kevin Wigner & Rapan.

Pommies Cider Co. Wild ​​ 6
Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators 1

Pommies Cider Co. Wild skated away with all 5 points on this night as they proved too hot to handle for the Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators. Wild warriors were Shaun Heron from Craig Shaw, Jason Clark from Steve Whitten & Dan Shaw, C. Shaw from Heron, Clark from C. Shaw, Dale Deleonardis from Clark, and C. Shaw from Heron. Predator’s lone marks man was Howard Cantelon from Colin Fyffe.

St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings  3
Ainsley Fire Protection Fire​ 1

The last game of the night saw the St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings play as a team and take 4 points from the Ainsley Fire Protection Fire. Wings whippers were Victor Ranieri from Eric Webster, Sandro Mignosa from Chuck Hughes, and Daniel Hamlett (empty-net). Fire’s lone firer was Mark Andreoli from Eamon Harper.


Week 3: February 25, 2018

Pommies Cider Co. Wild​​ 10
Ainsley Fire Protection Fire  2

Pommies Cider Co. Wild took full advantage of the short-benched Ainsley Fire Protection Fire and didn’t slow down taking all 5 points. Wild warriors were Dan Shaw (1g,3a), Steve Whitten (2g,1a), Dale Deleonardis (1a), Jason Clark (2g), Craig Shaw (1a), Mitch Merante (2g,2a), Steve Brown (2a), Ryan Bailey (2a), Shaun Heron (1g,1a), And Gary Morris (1g). Fire’s firers were Alex White from Brad Wigner, and Jon Gingerich from James Kennedy.

St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings​​ 5
Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators 2

The St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings were flying high and took 4 points from the Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators. Wings lamp lighters were Sandro Mignosa from Daniel Hamlett, Derek Cleary from Shane DeLaronde, Hamlett (unassisted), Victor Ranieri (unassisted), and Ranieri from Eric Webster. Predator prowlers were Darren Jones from Howard Cantelon, and Cam Coulter (unassisted).

Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs​​ 4
Caledon Hills Brewing Co. 1

Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs dropped the hammer on the Caledon Hills Brewers and took 4.5 points. Handyman heroes were Brandon Jones from Brad Sztorc, Marc de Abaitua (unassisted), Adam Minatel from Kevin Hayashi, and Sztorc from Sean Doner. Brewer’s lone marksman was Joe Doan from Dave Matheson.

Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins  8
Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades  3

The Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins chewed up the Ken’s Lawnmower Repairs Blades and took 4.5 points in the resounding win. Griffins go to guys were Kevin Norris (unassisted), Jesse Thompson from Matt Dowdle, Alex Schittenhelm from Lee Maunu, Thompson from Schittenhelm, Richard Archer from Ron Toffan, Dowdle (unassisted), Schittenhelm (unassisted), and Schittenhelm from Norris. Blades bashers were Darren Levy from Brett Appio, Appio from Levy, and Appio from Levy & Daryll Simpson.


Week 4: March 4, 2018

Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators 2
Caledon Hills Brewing Co. 1

The first match of the night saw the Inside Out Family Chiropractic Predators prey on the Caledon Hills Brewers and take the narrow margin win, getting 4 points in the process. Predator prowlers were Darren Jones from John Hutchinson, and Kevin Christie (unassisted). Brewers bin bulger was Brandon Scott from Brent Spagnol.

Pommies Cider Co. Wild​​ 3
Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades 3
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Game 2 saw neither the regular season leading Ken’s Lawnmower Repair Blades nor the Pommies Cider Co. Wild able to best the other, splitting the points 2.5 each. Blades sharp shooters were Dan Maggio (unassisted), Bogdan Rapan from Darren Levy, and Shawn Simpson from Daryll Simpson. Wild warriors were Steve Whitten from Mitch Merante & Steve Brown, Dale Deleonardis from Whitten & Merante, and Jason Clark from Craig Shaw & Shaun Heron.

Ainsley Fire Protection Fire 4
Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins 4

Another tie with split points happened in game 3 with the Ainsley Fire Protection Fire and the Glen Eagle Golf Club Griffins staying even. Fire firers were Mark Andreoli from Gus Kourousis, Kourousis from David DiMeo & Andreoli, Andreoli from Mike Andreoli & DiMeo, and Mike Andreoli from James Kennedy & Mark Andreoli. Griffins go to guys were Richard Archer from Matt Dowdle, Alex Schittenhelm from Kevin Norris, Schittenhelm from Norris, and Brendan Pace from Schittenhelm.

Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs 1
St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings 1

The final game of the night was yet another draw with split points as neither of these two teams, Mr. Handyman Ice Hogs or St. Louis Bar & Grill Wings, could best each other. Handyman’s lone marksman was Marc de Abaitua (unassisted), with the Wings main man being Victor Ranieri (unassisted).