Slipped away
Some losses are hard to explain The Dukes appeared to dominate the game. Cobourg hadn’t managed to gain entry to the Wellington zone until the Dukes took a high-sticking penalty. The Cougars scored on their first shot on net. A few minutes later, another Dukes’ penalty. Another Cobourg goal. But still, the Dukes controlled the […]
Good goal
Dukes drop one to Trenton, pick up 22nd win on Sunday It was a wild and, ultimately, disappointing ride in Wellington on Friday night, marred by some mild controversy. The Golden Hawks were in town for the first time this season to take on the surging Dukes. The arena was packed. Vehicle access was a […]
Running hot
The Dukes were riding a six-game winning streak, but blew a tire in the second period on Sunday The Wellington Dukes had a brilliant week—but for one period. The Dukes emerged from a raucous outing in Minden with an 8-5 win last Thursday. At home, Wellington hosted Buffalo in what many described as the most […]
Changes
Dukes add three, win three over the weekend November may mark the week fortunes turned for the Wellington Dukes. The team welcomed three new players: goalie Jacob Brown and forwards Justin Brar and Kyle Kavc. While Brar and Kavc may have had a few days to settle in, Brown was afforded no such honeymoon. In […]
Neither here nor there
Dukes fade into the middle of the pack After a poor outing at home on Wednesday, the Dukes rebounded in Pickering on Friday. The team is still reeling from the loss of Jack Lisson, Wellington’s former number-one netminder. Lisson is now guarding the net for the West Kelowna Grizzlies of the BCHL. Into his place […]
Rough weekend
Dukes return to action in Wellington tonight The Wellington Dukes stumbled badly over the weekend. But the biggest loss might have been in the Dukes’ net. The West Kelowna Warriors have acquired Jack Lisson, according to media reports in the BCHL market. The Dukes, as of Monday, had not made a statement about the trade, […]
Overtime
Dukes pull out a pair of wins on the final shot The Dukes were down 4-2 to the St. Michael’s Buzzers with just under three minutes left in the game on Sunday in Toronto. Wellington had been getting chances, but trailed by a couple of goals when the decision was made to pull netminder Noah […]
Special
Dukes maximize opportunities with odd-man advantage and disadvantage While the Wellington Dukes are still finding their way five-on-five, the team is excelling on special teams. The Dukes, after 12 games, have scored 18 power play goals, scoring 39.5 per cent of the time with the man advantage. Only the Haliburton Huskies are marginally better (40 […]
Hard slog
Dukes’ netminder keeps the game within reach It wasn’t close. Despite the numbers on the scoreboard, the Collingwood Blues dominated the game on Sunday in Wellington. Except for Jack Lisson. The Dukes netminder was lights-out brilliant in this game. He kept his team close. Close enough to make the game exciting, and the outcome uncertain […]
Welcome home
Dukes head into October with .500 record October is here. Pumpkinfest month tends to be when Dukes’ teams forge identity. Will it be a sleek roadster or a hard-driving mudbogging pickup? A Ferrari or a Chevrolet. Are they built for speed? Distance? Or comfort? Wellington fans didn’t see much of the Dukes last month—just two […]