October 25, 2004

Well, your McDonalds Tigers had a pretty good week last week. They started off Wednesday night at home vs Woodstock. It was a pretty tame 1st period with the lone goal going to the Tigers captain Mike Floyd with the help of Isaac & Ennis. There was a lot more action in the 2nd as the tigers scored 4 and Woodstock added 2 to make the score 5-2 tigers after 40 minutes. Tigers scorers were Jeff MacGregor, Joey Pell, Chris Ennis and Wendell Watson. The 2nd period also featured a fight between St Arthur's Rene Savoie vs Paul Anderson, an easy win for Savoie. The tigers added 2 goals in the 3rd (Wendell Watson & Adam McIllraith) as Woodstock netted 1 to bring the final score 7-3 McDonald's Jr A Tigers. Big Mac! Big Mac! Big Mac!!!! Yep, Big Macs for everyone again. The Tigers outshot the slammers 43-29 and goaltender Anthony Cormier gets the win. Tiger Rene Savoie also had his second fight of the night in the 3rd period as he easily took care of Woodstock enforcer Lane Paul.
On Friday it was the long awaited Division Finals of last year as Bill Riley and his Miramichi Timberwolves rolled into town for a classic Friday night tilt against your McDonald's Jr A Tigers. The Timberwolves were back to their old tricks as they tried to intimidate the tigers but to no avail Your Mcdonald's Jr A Tigers were unimpressed by Miramichi as they outworked and finally outscored the Timberwolves 9-5 in front of 1200 fans at the Memorial Civic Center. Wendell Watson scored a hat trick to led the tigers to victory. Other scorers were Mike Floyd 1g-2a, Chris Ennis 2a, Alex soucy 1a, Phil Nazair 1g, Matt Simonson 1a, Denzel Isaac 1g, 1a, Jeff Macgregor 1g-1a, Rene SAvoie 1a, Colby Nichol 1g- 1a,Jonathatn Fecteau 2a, and newcomer George Trudel scored his first as a tiger. The Tigers outshot the Timberwolves 44-41 in this hard hitting and often dirty game.
Finally, your McDonald's Jr A Tigers were on the road Sunday as they travelled to Moncton to tangle with the Beavers. The Tigers outshot the Beavers 48-39 but still managed to lose 6-4. Captain Mike Floyd led the Tigers with 2 goals with Matt Simonsson & Jonathan Fecteau adding singles. The Tigers were shorthanded on defense as Daniel Carter & Francis Comeau are nursing injuries, however they should be back in the lineup Friday October 29, as the Tigers host the Amherst Ramblers at 8 pm at the Civic Center.

Don't miss it, who knows, you might go home with a free Big Mac!!!!

October 12, 2004

Well folks, it was Big Mac time again at the civic center this past weekend as your McDonald Jr A Tigers beat the Halifax Wolverines 6-5. The tigers came out strong in the 1st and led 3-0 with goals by Listiguj native Denzel Isaac, Colby Nichol and Jonathan Fecteau. In the 2nd both team traded goals as David Shkreli scored his first as a tiger. Halifax came back early in the 3rd as they scored 3 goals in 4 minutes to tie the game up at 4 a piece. The Tigers took the lead once again 2 minutes later. With a little less 5 minutes to go captain Mike Floyd put the tigers ahead for good as Tigers held on for a 6-5 win. So for the 2nd time the Mcdonald's Jr A Tigers sent everyone home with a fre Big Mac compliments of McDonald's new owner and team sponsor Dave Murray. McDonald's unsung hero of the game was Adam Bradley. Final shots were 38-29 in favor of your Tigers in an exciting game that featured a great fight between Tigers Chris Ennis and Halifax enforcer Ben Pasha.
On Sunday the Tigers left town at 7am to travel to PEI for a 2pm game vs Summerside. Tigers took an early 2-0 lead with goals by Adam McIllwraith and captain Mike Floyd. In the 2nd period Phil Nazair scored and the Capitals added 3 to tie the game at 3-3 after 2 periods. The 3rd period was all tigers as they scored 4 goals(Adam Bradley(2), Chris Ennis & Phil Nazair) to make it 7-5 Tigers. Mcdonald's Tigers outshot Summerside 31-29 and came back with a win that made the bus trip home a lot better.
After a slow start the Tigers have now won 3 in a row and are starting to move up in the Meek Division standings. Next home game will be this friday October 15 as the tigers entertain the Truro Bearcats at the Civic Center at 8 pm.

Don't miss it, who knows, you might go home with a free Big Mac!!!!

October 4, 2004

The Campbellton McDonald's Jr A Tigers finally broke through the gates on friday night with a crashing 8-2 victory over the Charlottetown Abbies. Earlier in the week the Tigers lost to Woodstock 5-2 at the civic center. Tigers scorers were captain Mike Floyd and blueliner Joey Pell. Getting back to fridays game, the tigers started strong and never looked back outshooting the Abbies 26-6 but Abbies goaltender Todd Gregory stood strong giving up only 1 goal. Both teams were tied at 1 each after the first period. In the second period the tigers scored 6 and the Abbies notched 1 late goal tho bring the score 7-2 after 2. Chris Ennis scored his 3rd goal of the game in the final period and when all was said and done referee in chief Yvan Arseneau had given out 134 minutes in penalties as the game got a little chippy. Tiger goal scorers were Chris Ennis 3g-2a, Wendall Watson 1g-3a, Mike Floyd 1g-2a, Denzel Isaac 1g-1a, Colby Nichol 2a, Ryan Penney 2a, Simon Leblanc 1g, Dan Carter 1g, Rene Savoie 1a, David Shkreli 1a. Since the McDonald's Jr A Tigers had won and scored more than 5 goals, that meant everyone with a game ticket got a free Big Mac compliments of our new sponsor McDonald's restaurant on Roseberry St. Mr Dave Murray, McDonald's new owner, has said that he will keep this promotion going so make sure that you are at the next game and if we win and score more than 5 goals, you'll go home with a free Big Mac. Mr. Murray also said that fans have 6 days after the win to turn game tickets in for their free sandwich. The McDonalds Jr A Tigers will host the Moncton Beavers on Wed Oct 6 at 7:30pm and the new Halifax Wolverines on friday Oct 8 at 8 pm.

See you there!!!


September 21, 2004

The Campbellton Mcdonald Tigers held their home opener last Friday night at the Memorial Civic Center. 1381 fans were on hand to see the 2003-04 MJAHL Championship banner rise to the roof of the civic center. At the end of the 1st, both teams were tied at 1 each. Chris Ennis had scored the tigers first home goal with a wrist shot from the high slot. Mike Floyd and Wendell Watson got the helpers. The 2nd period was too much for the Tigers as Pictou County scored twice on Ryan Mensing who uncharacteristicly gave two weak goals. Backup goalie Anthony Cormier relieved Mensing and Tigers traded goals in the 3rd with a a goal by 6'4" blueliner Joey Pell (Daniel Carter, Mike Floyd). Although the Tigers outshot Pictou 16-6 in the 3rd, it was too little too late. Final score was 4-2 Pictou which wasn't really reflective of the game. The Tigers did cycle well and controlled most of the play but didn't generate much scoring chances. McDonald's unsung hero of the game was Matt Simonson who played 30+ minutes and also an honorable mention to St Arthur Rene Savoie who offered to dance several times but couldn't find a partner. Saturday night your McDonald Jr A Tigers traveled to Amherst for a 7 pm game. The Tigers did come back with 1 point in a 4-3 overtime loss. Tigers goal scorers were Wendell Watson (Chris Ennis), Phil Nazair (Denzel Isaac, Dan Carter) and with his 1st goal as a Tiger Colby Nichol (Phil Nazair, Denzel Isaac). Anthony Cormier made 32 saves and may be back between the pipes for Wednesday's Sept 29 home game vs Woodstock Subway Slammers. Game time is set for 7:30 pm and McDonald's will be giving out a free Big Mac to every fan whenever the Tigers win and score more than 5 goals. Also the Charlottetown Abbies will be in town on Friday Oct 1st, game time is set for 8 pm. See you there!!!

September 21, 2004

Hang on, get ready because here we go! The new MJAHL season is started andthe McDonald's Tigers are expecting to repeat last yearsachievements. The team still needs a couple of adjustment, but who doesn't at this time of year. 10 players are back from last year including our new captain Mike Floyd & assistants Denzel Isaac(Listujug) and Jonathan Fecteau. Goaltenders Anthony Cormier and last year playoff MVP Ryan Mensing will share duties between the pipes. It will be Mensing's last year because he has accepted a full scholarship to Western Michigan University for the 05-06 season. Other returnies are Phil Nazair (Atholville), Matt Simonson (Eel River Bar), Chris Ennis,Wendell Watson, & Adam Bradley. Your McDonald's Tigers have added Colby Nichol(fwd), & Daniel Carter (Def) via trades during summer. New faces this year includes forwards Rene Savoie (St Arthur), Eric Fallu (Atholville), Jeff McGregor , Adam McIllwaith, Ryan Penney, Simon LeBlanc & David Shkreli, on defense, Joey Pell, Denis Gauthier, Francis Comeau & Alexandre Soucy. We are also pleased to announce that McDonald's and it's new owners Dave & Cheryl Murray have joined forces with the Tigers and have become the Campbellton McDonald's Jr A Tigers. McDonald's will be offering family passes including 2 Adult + 2 children tickets for only $20.00(tax included), also with the great cooperation of the Cambpellton Civic Center and its manager Gilles Corriveau , you will be able to redeem those tickets at the canteen for a small fry, hot dog and pop for only $2.50 (tax inlcuded). The McDonald's Tigers started their season with a rematch of last year's final as they went to Yarmouth for 2 weekend games and returned home with a 3-3 tie and a 7-2 loss. Injuries and suspensions played a big role in the 2nd game because the Mcdonald's Tigers played without top defenseman Jonathan Fecteau & Matt Simonsson. The Mcdonald's Tigers will open their season this Friday September 24 at the Campbellton Civic Center vs the new Picto County Weeks Crushers. Game time is set for 8 pm. The 2003-2004 MJAHL champions banner will rise to the roof of the Civic Center on Friday. It will be a great Kickoff to a new and exciting season. See you there!!