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Banquet celebrates “most successful year in HRH football history”



by Brianne Benson 1352 – HRH Rebels football players and parents watched the 2019
season highlight reel at the annual banquet on December 4. photo
Holy Redeemer High School held a celebratory Brianne Benson
banquet at the Galloway Station Museum on
December 4 to honor the players, coaches, and 1350 – During the annual HRH football banquet on December 4,
parents who made the HRH Rebels' first football football captains took a moment to thank the parents, coaches, and
championship banner possible. volunteers that made their 2019 championship win possible. photo
Attendees were treated to a delicious dinner Brianne Benson
courtesy of the Stone family, followed by
speeches from coaches Michael Bachinsky and
Derek Hallett.
Bachinsky gave an outline of the 2019 season,
which was quite the journey. The team lost a
large number of players at the beginning of the
season, quickly going from one of the biggest
teams they've ever had to one of the smallest
teams.
With a season record of 7 wins and 2 losses, the
team ranked first in tier two of their league,
which gave them the opportunity to play their
first playoff game against Vermillion and win the
finals against Provost. “They were both very
hard-fought games and we had to fight to the last
whistle in order to win our first football banner in
school history,” said Bachinksy.
After the coaches' speeches came the captains' The Holy Redeemer Rebels football team celebrated their championship season at their annual awards
speeches. In his heartfelt segment, Captain Jaden banquet on December 4. photo Brianne Benson
Langridge said, “I would like to acknowledge the yards, Most Rushing Yards in a Season at 3,019 team record for quarterback sacks at 21.
real MVPs—Mr. Bachinsky and Mr. Hallett—for yards, and Most Touchdowns in a Season at 40 The True Grit award went to Langridge, who
taking time out of their schedules and away from touchdowns. “played through the pain and put it all on the line
their families to deal with us and shape us into Lamabe also completed 42 successful two- for his teammates”.
the hard-working athletes and young men we are point conversions, 3 onside kick recoveries, and Tanner Stone and Levi Williams both took
today.” 23 special teams' tackles. These home the Rookie of the Year award, which goes
After the captains presented thank-you cards to accomplishments earned him the awards for to a first-year player who exceeds expectations,
volunteers, they moved on to the awards segment Offensive MVP, Special Teams MVP, and is hungry to learn, and plays well enough that
of the evening. League MVP. Also earning the title of League they don't appear to be a first-year player.
Three of the seven awards were earned by MVP was Ben Rogers. The last award for Most Improved player was
Rhyker Lamabe, who had an impressive list of The award for Defensive MVP was presented earned by Rudy Clark for showing extreme
player statistics and set three new Rebels records. to Tanner Stone, who made 66 tackles, 3 fumble improvement in his skills and understanding
These records include Longest Touchdown at 115 recoveries, 5 forced fumbles, and set the new throughout the 2019 season.

Edson Aeros continue win streak





by Shaylyn Thornton The game started off with only one goal the first period earning two goals from
scored in the first period, accomplished by Bjorkman and Axel Sodergren.
The Edson Aeros continue to dominate their Rathbone who managed to hit the net while the In the second, they added two more goals
Provincial Division in the WSHL. Aeros were shorthanded. thanks to another from Sodergren and a goal
Following a road trip to Saskatchewan on The second period saw a lot of action, as from Rathbone. Both goals were earned while
December 7 and 8 to play against the Meadow the Bombers came in hard and scored 3 goals on the power play, and meant the Aeros were
Lake Mustangs, they had two more wins under in 22 shots. However, the Aeros kept strong heading into the third 4-0.
their belt. and earned themselves six goals in their own The Aeros continued their pattern of two
Before their trip to Meadow Lake, the 25 shots. goals per period in the third, as Sebastian
Aeros signed a new defenceman named Philip The goals came from Bjorkman, Rathbone, Heden connected with the net and Sodergren
Bjorkman. Bjorkman previously played in the Vojtech Svoboda, Antoine St-Onge, Joshua added another to earn himself a hat trick for
NAHL on both the Minnesota Wilderness and Stypka, and Niklas Froden and had the Aeros the night.
the Janesville Jets. with the lead of 7-3 going into the third period. In the 6-0 win, Player of the Game went to
With a ton of skill and a lot of experience, The Aeros did not let up in the third, Filip Myrskog who earned a shutout after
the Aeros were excited to welcome the 20- earning themselves another 3 goals after stopping all 18 of the shots he faced.
year-old to the team ahead of their next two Stypka scored another two to earn a hat trick Following these four wins the Aeros have
games against the Mustangs. on the night, and Froden added a goal to the increased their win streak to 20 games. They
The first game in Meadow Lake ended with tally as well. also moved up to the top of their Provincial
a score of 11-2, with Bjorkman receiving Dimitry Dyskin was named Player of the Division following their second win in
Player of the Game for earning an assist in his Game for his skilled gameplay and the Meadow Lake and hope to keep that position
very first game as an Aero. recording of a key assist in the match. for the remainder of the season.
The second game against the Mustangs saw An incredible 108 shots were scored The next home game for the Aeros will be
a 12-0 finish, with Mathew Rathbone between the two teams, with the Aeros leading in the new year, as the Aeros will invite the
receiving Player of the Game for recording a that 66-42. With a 10-3 win, the team prepared Barrhead Bombers down for a rematch on
hat trick and an assist and earning himself four to head to Barrhead the following evening on January 12 after a well-deserved holiday
points on the night. December 14 in hopes of earning a victory on break.
The Aeros then invited the Barrhead the road as well. For all home games, fans are invited to get
Bombers to battle against them at Repsol Place After arriving at the Barrhead Arena on tickets at the door, or online at
on December 13. December 14, the Aeros took the early lead in aeroshockey.ca/tickets.
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