First place
Dukes rounding out the regular season in a winning way Four Wellington wins combined with three Trenton losses has propelled the Dukes into first place in the East Division. Wellington has a three-point buffer over the Golden Hawks, but Trenton retains a pair of games in hand. These cross-bay rivals seem determined to crank up […]
Into the vise
Wellington misses an opportunity but stays on track for post-season success The Dukes had an opportunity to slide into first place in the East, but allowed it to slip from their grasp on Sunday. With just eight games left in the regular season—just one more against Trenton—the window is closing. Not yet closed, but narrowing. […]
Contenders
A winning effort in Trenton is spoiled by an overtime loss An encouraging week in Dukes land— proving to any and all that Wellington belongs in the conversation for the top spot in the East and, indeed, the OJHL. While still hobbled by a depleted lineup, the Dukes showed that when—if— everyone gets back on […]
The grind
Dukes plough through schedule with key bits on the sideline It was a sideways week for the Dukes as they skated to a thrilling win against Trenton, but lost a couple of games to lesser teams. Perhaps a lack of practice, of injuries or perhaps it is just the toll taken from playing so many […]
Moving on up
Captain Pierce leads the way in surging Dukes On the back of a three-game winning streak, the Wellington Dukes moved into a share of second place in the East Division. Two of the victories came at the hands of the team they supplanted— the Haliburton County Huskies. The Dukes now sit just seven points behind […]
Disciplined
Dukes rounding out the year as a well-oiled machine As 2021 winds down, the Wellington Dukes has evolved into a disciplined and ferociously hard-working team that has demonstrated success against any team in the OJHL. The Dukes are the least penalized team in the league—an important measure of self-composure and a teamfirst approach. It bodes […]
Momentum
Dukes search for consistency, buffeted by the mental swings of the game With a pair of lopsided wins on the weekend, the Dukes moved into a tie for second place in the East Division. TORONTO JCS 4 – DUKES 1 It hasn’t all been smooth sailing, however. Wellington laid an egg at home last Thursday. […]
On a roll
Dukes find a groove in November With the win against Lindsay on Sunday, the Dukes have now cobbled together a tidy little win streak. In doing so, Wellington has crept to a point back of Haliburton County for second place in the East Division. DUKES 4 – TORONTO PATRIOTS 2 It started with a rebound […]
Statement
Wellington triumphs on Friday, stumble on Sunday, make a statement on Monday November is a testing month. It tends to be the month when Dukes teams figure out who they are and what they want to be. A fresh new start phase has faded—the getting-to-know-eachother stage has passed. In November, Dukes teams find an identity […]
Discovery
Fighting off a swarm of wild creatures, a cohesive team emerges It was an angry bag of hornets that showed up from North York on Friday night to face the Wellington Dukes in a game in which the action was so intense that it was a challenge at times for fans to catch their breath. […]