Thursday, March 21, 2013

Dudley-Hewitt Digest -- Volume 2: DHC schedule announced

Press Release

NORTH BAY -- The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, in conjunction with the host North Bay Trappers, announced today the schedule for the upcoming Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canada Jr. A hockey championship, which runs April 30 through May 4.

While it is not yet known who will be joining the host Trappers at the venerable North Bay Memorial Gardens for the five-day event, the start times and which leagues will be playing against each other on what days has been determined.

Round robin competition features two games per day and will have North Bay along with the NOJHL champion or finalist squaring off against the respective title holders from both the Ontario Junior Hockey League and the Superior International Junior Hockey League.

As the host organization for the Dudley-Hewitt Cup, the Trappers, will skate in the evening match-up for all three of their round robin games.

Opening day action on April 30 will see the OJHL taking on the NOJHL rep at 2:30 p.m.

That will be followed by North Bay going up against the champions of the SIJHL at 7 p.m.

Day 2 play on May 1 has the NOJHL vs. the SIJHL at 2:30 p.m. with the Trappers tangling with the OJHL at 7 p.m.

The round robin will then conclude on May 2 with the OJHL meeting the SIJHL at 2:30 p.m. while North Bay takes to the ice alongside their rivals from the NOJHL at 7 p.m.

The first place side after the round robin will automatically advance to the Dudley-Hewitt Cup final Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Semifinal action goes Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and will feature the second and third place sides vying for a place in the championship game.

The fourth place team after the round robin will be eliminated as their 2012-13 season will come to a close.

The following is the 2013 Dudley-Hewitt Cup schedule:

All games at North Bay Memorial Gardens

Tuesday, April 30
OJHL vs. NOJHL 2:30 p.m.
SIJHL vs. North Bay Trappers 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1
NOJHL vs. SIJHL 2:30 p.m.
OJHL vs. North Bay Trappers 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 2
SIJHL vs. OJHL 2:30 p.m.
North Bay Trappers vs. NOJHL 7 p.m.

Friday, May 3
3rd Round Robin vs.2nd Round Robin 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 4
Semifinal winner vs. 1st round robin 7 p.m.

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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