Tuesday July 16, 2024
GENS HERBIE BRYANT MAKES TEAM USA
Congratulations go out to Welland Generals defensive player #13 Herbie Bryant whom this past weekend has been made a memeber of the Team USA 2024 U21 Squad that will be representing the Usa at the U21 World indoor box lacrosse championships which have been relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania. Herbie wants to thank everyone in Welland, and says, "I would not be here if it was not for my time on the team."
Herbie Bryant 2nd row, 2nd from left.
Thanks Herbie and Good Luck.
Wednesday June 26, 2024
HERBIE BRYANT VIEING FOR SPOT ON TEAM USA
The Welland Generals would like to wish one of their players, Herbie Bryant, all the best, in his quest to make the U21 Team USA squad that will be playing at the U21 World Championships in calgary, Alberta, August 4-10. Herbie has made it to the final selection camp, which will be held July 7-10 at the Eaglebrook Arena in Deerfield Maine.
#13 Herbie Bryant taiking care of his check
GOOD LUCK HERBIE.
GENS RAFFLE WINNER
Monday June 17, 2024
GENS LOSE TO OWEN SOUND IN FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON
The Welland Generals ended their 2024 season losing to the Owen Sound North Stars 10-4 last night at the Welland Arena. The North Stars took a 3-0 lead halfway through the first period on the strength of 3 goals from Jonah Kerr, before the Gens found the scoreboard on Nico Longboat's (2) goal, with Joey Young (19) picking up the lone assist. Kerr added his fourth of the game putting the Sound up 4-1. The Gens made it a 4-2 game on a goal off a Garrett Liddiard (7) shot, assisted by Hunter Hidalgo (13) and Joey Young (20). The North Stars outshot the Gens in the first 18-17. The Gens fought back in the second with Joey Young (30) scoring to make it 4-3, Brayden Stearns (11) and Garrett Liddiard (14) picked up the assists. Welland even the contest at 4-4 on Garrett Liddiard's (8) goal, with Colton Hornquist (7) and Hunter Hidalgo (14) assisting. Jonah Kerr with his fifth of the game for the North Starrs and Nate Laycock gave the visitors a 6-4 lead after two periods of play. The Gens outshot the North Stars 19-16 in the period. Owen Sound took the play to the Gens in the third, outshooting the Gens 25 to 12, scoring four times while holding the Wellanders scoreless in the period, making the final 10-4 in favour of Owen Sound. Kiaus Lalonde played a strong game for the Gens stopping 49 of the 59 shots he face while Nick Sanderson of the North Stars stopped 32 of the 36 General shots. It was a good effort by the Generals as they played one of their better games of the season last night. A Welland Jr B record was broken last night, as Ben Iannizzi was assessed 32 penalty minutes, eclipsing the previous 30 minutes held by Walter Lumsden (2008), Caleb Ambrosio (2017), Braeden McIntyre (2017) and Lucas Long (2023).
A Junior career came to an end last night for #18 Evan Williams of the Welland Generals. Evan, mainly a defensive player, played a total of 39 games with the Gens scoring 5 goals and 3 assists. The Welland Generals would like to thank Evan for his dedication and commitment to the Organization, and wish him good luck in his future endeavors.
We would also like to thank the players, coaches and parents of Fort Erie Hawks U9 Team who attended last nights game. The players stayed around and got to mingle with the Generals on the floor after the game.
#00 Kiaus Lalonde with the save.
Gens #18 Evan Williams plays last game as a Junior.
#7 Josh Brophy with the high hit.
#5 Nico Longboat scores Gens first goal last night.
Support from the Fort Erie U9 Hawks.
Sunday June 16, 2024
LAST SECOND GOAL SINKS GENS
Last night the Welland Generals headed to Point Edward looking for their second win of the season versus the Pacers, a Team they defeated earlier 7-5 in Welland. Welland fell behind in the first period, but clawed their way back to even the game at 11-11 in the third only to lose it with 7 seconds to go.
Pacers jumped in front 1-0. but Joey Young (26) tied the game at 1-1 with Josh Calder (3) and Brayden Stearns (8) picking up the assists. The Pacers added a couple to go up 3-1. Garrett Liddiard's (5) goal cut the lead to 3-2 in favour of the Pacers, with Owen Millar (24) adding the lone assist. Point Edward would add two more including a short handed goal to take a 5-2 lead after the first period.
In the second, the Gens, Joey Young (27), on the power play, made it a 5-3 game with Owen Millar (25) and Brayden Stearns (9) assisting. Nico Longboat's(1) first junior goal, assisted by Garrett Liddiard (10) and Joey Young (17) brought the Gens to within one at 5-4 Pacers. Another power play marker by Joey Young (28) completed the comback for the Gens evening the score at 5-5, Owen Millar (25) and Garrett Liddiard (11) picked up the assists. But another short handed goal by the Pacers put them out in front again at 6-5 to end the second..
It was a zee zaw battle in the third with each team scoring six time. Joey Young (29) tied thegame once again at 6-6 Garrett Liddiard (12) and Owen Millar (26) with the assists on the goal. The Pacers scored a couple quick ones to go up 8-6. Josh Calder (5) brought the Gens back to within 1 at 8-7, Herb Bryant (2) and Jacob Cook (1) credited with the assists.Once again the Pacers went up by two 9-7 but the short staffed Gens fought back to even the game aat 9-9. Welland's eigth goal by Garrett Liddiard (6) assisted by Hunter Hidalgo (12) and Evan Williams (3). The Gens nineth goal by Jacob Cook (1), his first ever Junior goals, assisted by Brayden Stearns (10). But 20 seconds later the Pacers were once again in front 10-9, but less than a minute after the Pacers went ahead, the Gens tied the game 10-10 on Hunter Hidalgo's (11) goal with Joey Young (18) picking up the assist. With five minutes left the Pacers scored to go ahead 11-10, but once again the Gens rallied to tie the game at 11-11 as Hunter Hidalgo (13) found the back of the net with Garrett Liddiard (13) adding the assist. with the game winding down an over time looming the Pacers found a way to score with seven seconds to go the edge the Gens 12-11 in an entertaining game.
John Buck started the game for the Gens but gave way to Kiaus Lalonde near the end of the first.
Saturday June 15, 2024
GENS LOSE TO BENGALS
The Welland Generals took an early 2-0 lead against the Hamilton Bengals. but the Bengals managed two goals late in the period to even the contest at 2-2 after one period of play. Joey Young's(23) power play goal gave the Wellanders a 1-0 lead in the first, with Colton Hornquist (3) and Garrett Liddiard (9) picking up assists. Just over a minute later Joey Young (24) put the Gens up 2-0, Colton Hornquist (4) and Owen Millar (23) picked up the assists on the goal. The lead stood up until the final two minutes of the period as Curtis Ward and Blake Booth scored 28 seconds apart to tie the game at 2-2. The Bengals outshot the Gens in the period 21 to 13. Hamilton poured it on the second outscoring the Gens 7-1 to take a 9-3 lead after two periods of play. Hunter Hidalgo (11) scored for the Gens in the second, with Colton Hornquist (5) picking up the lone assist. The Gens managed only 8 shots on Bengals netminder Trystan Williams, while the Bengals fired 23 shots on Gens goaltender William Dempsey. Joey Young (25) made it a 9-4 game in the first minute of the third, on the power play, with assists going to Colton Hornquist (6) and William Dempsey (1). That was as clse as it got as the Bengals added 5 more to defeat the Gens 14-4. William Dempsey played a strong game for the Wellanders, stopping 55 of the 69 shots he faced.
Monday June 10, 2024
GENS LOSE AT HOME TO MOHAWKS
The Welland Generals played host to the League leading Elora Mohawks on Sunday night at the Welland Arena. The Gens scored the opening goal of the game as Hunter Hidalgo (10) scored to make it 1-0 Gens, Garrett Liddiard(6) picked up the assist. The lead only lasted 24 seconds as the Mohawks scored to even the contest, then added two more to take a 3-1 lead. The Generals fought back with Joey Young (21) scoring to make it 3-2 assisted by Liam Legault (12). Twenty-two seconds later Liam Legault (7) tied the game at 3-3 with Garrett Liddiard (7) and Joey Young (16) assisting chasing Elora starter from the net. The Mohawks would rally with 5 goals in the last five minutes of the period to make it 8-3 for Elora.
The Mohawks added seven more in the second to take a commanding 15-3 lead. Elora added a couple more in the third to make it 17-3. Joey Young's (22) shot found the top corner with twenty seconds left to make the final 17-4, Liam Legault (13) and Garrett Liddiard (8) were credited with the assists. Kiaus Lalonde started for the Gens but gave way to John Buck in the second period. Lalonde faced 30 shots allowing 11 goals. Buck allowed 6 goals on 44 shots.
Next game for the Gens is Thursday night June 13th when they will host the Hamilton Bengals. Game time is 8:00 PM at the Welland Main Arena
Gens goalie #29 John Buck makes save with #18 Evan Williams, #17 Brayden Stearns and #8 Brian Curtis work defending.
Elora player ducks as #66 Colton Hornquist fires a shot, #10 Owen Millar looking for rebound
Gens #55 Cameroon Holmes brings ball up the floor
A scrum along the boards
SHORT STAFFED GENS LOSE IN CAMBRIDGE
It's been a tough go for the Gens on the road this year, as player shortages seem to pop up. Kudo's to the player that do make the trips. In Camridge on Saturday night the Gens got off to a slow start as they trailed the Highlander 5-0 after the first period. Cambridge peppered Gens goaltender William Dempsey with 33 shots in the period while the Gens managed 11 on Cambridge goalie Gavin Clarke. After trailing 6-0 in the second, the Gens finally got on the board with Colton Hornquist's (4) goal to make it 6-1, Brayden Stearns (7) and William Dempsey (1) picked up assists. Owen Millar (6) scored Welland's second goal to make it 7-2 game, Garrett Liddiard (5) and Colton Hornquist (1) were credited with the assists. The Highlander went up 9-2 on an even strength and short handed goal. The Gens made it 9-3 on Joey Young's (19) power play goal with Ben Bartley (4) picking up the lone assists. The Highlanders added four more to take a 13-3 lead after two periods against a tired Gens crew. The Gens got a little life back in the third scoring twice and giving up only four to make the final 17-5. Welland's fourth goal scored by Joey Young (20), assisted by Hunter Hidalgo (11) and Colton Hornquist (2). The Gens fifth goal scored by Hunter Hidalgo (9) with Joey Young (15) picking up the assist.
Gens goaltender William Dempsey played a strong game as he face 79 Highlander shots, giving up 17 goals. The Generals managed a game total of 34 shots aginst Cambridge goalie Gavin Clarke.
Friday June 7, 2024
REGALS TOP GENS
The Guelph Regals came to town last night and went away with an 11-2 win over the Welland Generals. Guelph outscored the Gens 5-0 in the first period, The Gens opened the scoring in the second with Evan Williams (1), primarily a defensive player scoring for the Gens, Liam Legault (11) picked up the only assist on the goal to make it a 5-1 game. Guelph add three to make it 8-1 for the Regals after two. The Regals added three mor in the third while the Gens countered with one to make it an 11-2 final for the Guelph Regals. Scoring for the Gens in the third was Liam Legault(6), a nifty behind the back shot, Nico Longboat (1) and John Buck (1) picked up the assists. John Buck started for the Gens, he allowed 11 goals on 50 shots in taking the loss. Formeer Gens Connor Waller picked up the win for the Regals making 31 sves on 33 shots. Eli Blakeley picked up goals and 2 1 assist for the gegals.
Thursday June 6, 2024
GENS PLAY WELL DESPITE LOSS
The Welland Generals played a good game last night despite losing to the St Catharines Athletic B's 12-3. St Catharines opened up a 3-0 lead in the first before the Gens got on the scoreboard with Hunter Hidalgo's (8) goal, Evan Williams (1) and Joey Young (14) picked up assists. The Gens made it a one goal A's lead early in the second on Joey Young's (18) goal with Garrett Liddiard (3) picking up the lone assist. That was as close as the Gens came, as the A's fired in three more to take a 6-2 lead. Colton Hornquist (3) tallied for the Gens to make it 6-3, but the A's added one more before the period ended to take a 7-3 lead after two periods of play. Evan Williams (2) and Garrett Liddiard (4) picked up the assists on Hornquist's goal. The third period was all the A's as the short staffed Gens ran out of gas with the A's outscoring the Gens 5-0 in the period to make the fianl 12-3 St. Catharines. Kiaus Lalonde made 55 saves in the loss as the A's fired 67 shots at the Gen's netminder. Mike Napoli picked up the win for the A's, stopping 20 of the 23 shots he faced.
Gens #00 Kiaus Lalonde with one of his 55 saves
#18 Evan Williams
Another save by #00 Kiaus Lalonde
#6 Joey Young
Monday June 3, 2024
GENS BREAK DOWN IN SECOND IN LOSS TO LONDON
London took a 1-0 lead in the game but Joey Young (16) replied for Welland to evne the score at 1-1, Owen Millar (20) picked up the assist. The Gens got a little sloppy in the last couple minutes of the first and the Blue Devils capitalized scoring twice to take a 3-1 lead after the first. Four minutes into the second the Blue Devils added another to make it 4-1, but the Gens cut the lead in half to 4-2 on Garrett Liddiard's (4) goal with Herb Bryant (1) picking up the lone assist. The flood gates opened up for the Blue Devils as they rifled in 5 consecutive goals to take a 9-2 lead. Joey Young (17) made it a 9-3 game with goaltender Kiaus Lalonde (2) picking up the assist. London added another before the period ended to take a 10-3 lead.
Colton Hornquist (1) of the Gens sscored his first Junior goal to made it 10-4 with Owen Millar (21) and Joey Young (13) picking up the assists. But once again the Blue Devils fired in five in a row to put the game out of reach and a lead of 15-4. The Gens 5th goal came off the stick of Colton Hornquist (2), with Owen Millar (22) and Mackenzie Taylor (AP) (3) picking up the assists. The Blue Devils added another two before the third ended to make the fianl 17-5 London. The Generals could not put a run of goals together to get themselves back in the game while the Blue Devils managed to score two runs of 5 consecutive goals. The Gens had trouble closing the gap on the Blue Devils which allowed the Blue Devils to get good shots away. William Dempsey and Kiaus Lalonde shared the goaltending duties for the Gens.
The Generals next home game is Tuesday June 4th, when they have a rematch with the St Catharine's A's, game time is 7:00 PM. The Gens also have another home game on Thursday June 6th when they play host to the Guelph Regals, game time is 8:00 PM.
Thursday May 30, 2024
ATHLETICS DOMINATE GENS
The St Catharines Jr B Athletics took full control of the game from start to finish out scoring the Gen 6-0 in the first, 7-0 in the second and 6-1 in the third to finish the game 19-1. Liam Legault (5) scored at 16:24 of the third to keep the Gens from being shutout, Hunter Hidalgo (10) picked up the lone assist.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
REBELS FIRE 98 SHOTS AT GENS GOALTENDERS
The Six Nations Rebels came out firing last Sunday, firing 98 shots at Gens goaltenders John Buck and William Dempsey en route to an 18-2 win. John Buck started for the Gens allowing 12 goals on 47 shots while his partner William Dempsey faced 51 shots alowing 6 goals. It was not a good start for the Gens as their offence was held off the board in the firsst period as the Rebels lead 9-0. Hunter Hidalgo (7) finally got one past Rebels tender Mason Jacobs late in the second to break up the shutout, Max Arcuri (AP) (4) assisted on the goal. The Rebels increased their lead to 15-1 after two periods. Brayden Stearns (7) scored Welland's second goal early in the third with Josh Calder (2) and Hunter Hidalgo (9) picking up assists. The Rebels would add three more to make the final 18-2. The Generals managed 40 shots on Mason Jacobs.
#29 John Buck with the start
Fighting for the loose ball, #9 Ben Bartley, #14 Jacob Cook, #20 Hunter Hidalgo and #6 Joey Young.
#29 John Buck with the save
Mason Jacobs with the save off the stick of #18 Evan Williams
Gens #00 William Dempsey makes save off stick of #10 Damon Decaire
Gens #17 Brayden Stearns fires one past Rebels goaltender Mason Jacobs for Welland's second goal.
May 26, 2024
MOHAWKS ROUT GENS
The high flying Elora Mohawks took it to yhe Welland General Last night. The first period was close with the Mohawks holding a 6-3 lead despite out shooting the Gens 32 to 11. Owen MIllar (5) assisted by Joey Young (12) and Liam Legault (9); Liam Legault (4) assisted by Owen Millar (19); and Joey Young (15) assisted by Josh Calder (1) and Liam Legault (10) were the Gens goal scorers in the first. It was all Mohawks in the second and third as they out scored the Gens 10-2 in the second and 11-0 in the third to make the final 27-5. scoring fro the Gens in the second were Josh Calder (4) with the assists going to Braeden Stearns (6) and Garrett Liddiard (2) then Garrett Liddiard (3) asssited bt Hunter Hidalgo (10). Kiaus Lalonde and William Dempsey shared the goaltending duties for the Generals.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
SHORT STAFFED GENS LOSE ON THE ROAD TO WINDSOR
On Saturday night the Welland Generals travelled to Windsor to take on the Clippers. Only 13 runner made the trip along with the goal tenders while only 10 finished the game. Welland got on the scoresheet first as Brayden Stearns (6) scored on the poer play midway through the first, Liam Legault (5) and Hunter Hidalgo (7) picked up the assists. Windsor struck for three goals in 1:30 to lead 3-1 after one period. Windsor took a 4-1 lead early in the second on a short handed marker. Owen Millar (4) got one back to make it 4-2 Windsor, Liam Legault (6) picked up the lone assist. Windsor added another three goals to take a 7-2 lead. Josh Calder (2) made it 7-3 with Liam Legault (7) assisting, making it 7-3 Windsor after two periods.In the third the Clippers opened up a 10-3 lead with Josh Calder (3) scoring the final goal for the Gens to make it a 10-4 game, Liam Legault (8) and Brayden Stearns (5) picked up the assists. The Clipper picked up a total of 42 pims in the game while the Gens took 23 pims. Kiaus Lalonde and John Buck sharred the goaltending duties with Lalonde stopping 32 of the 41 shots he faced and Buck stopping 10 of the 11.
Next game for the Gens is Saturday May 25 when they travel to Elora to take on the Mohawks and then return home on Sunday May 26 when they play host to the Six Nation Rebels. Bioth games have a 7:00 PM start.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
GENS COME UP SHORT TO CAMBRIDGE
The Welland Generals took on the Cambridge Highlanders on Sunday night looking for their second win of the season.The Highlanders opened the scoring on Ashton Lankowsi's goal a minute later Dylan Gillespie made it 2-0 Cambridge. Joey Young (13) scored for Welland cutting the Highlanders lead in half to 2-1, Hunter Hidalgo(6) picked up the lone assist.The Highlanders added another before the period ended with Nicholas Thomas scoring. Cambridge outshot the Gens 22-15 in the period.
Lukas Kucers pushed the Highlanders out in front ny two at 4-2, but Joey Young (14) brought the Gens back to within one at 4-3 Owen Miller (18) and Brayden Stearn(4) pick up assists on the goal. The Highlander's Bordy McGivern and Korbyn Haupert added goal as the Highlanders took a 6-2 lead after two periods. Welland's goalie Kiaus Lalonde was sharp in the second only allowing 3 goals on 31 shots. The Gens managed 8 shots against Cambridge goalie Joshua Swift.
In the third, Ashton Campbell, Joason Bonnema and Ashton Lankowski scored for Cambridge to increase the lead to 9-2. Cambridge. Welland scored the final goal of the game to make the final 9-3 in favour of the Cambridge Highlanders. Brayden Stearns (5) scored for Welland with Joey Young(11) picking up the only assist. Welland goalie Kiaus Lalonde faced 77 shots in the game while his opponent Joshua Swift faced 34.
Next game for the Gens in Saturday May 18 when they travel to Windsor to take on the Cillers in a 7:00 PM start at the Forest Glade Arena. Next HOME GAME for the GENS is Sunday May 26 when they play host to the Six Nation Rebels, game time is 7:00 PM at the King Street Ice Palace.
Monday May 12, 2024
GENS PICK UP FIRST WIN
Saturday night at the Welland Arena the Welland Generals picked up their first win of the season versus the Point Edward Pacers. Hunter Hidalgo (5) got the Gens on the board first with Xavier Esquimqux-Osawamick(2) and Owen Millar (15) assisting.to give the Gens a 1-0 lead. Ryan Lumley even the score for the Pacers at 1-1. Welland took the lead 2-1 on Xavier Esqimqux-Osawamick's (1) first Junior B goal, asssists credited to Liam Legault (3) and Garrett Liddiard (1).. Joey Young (11) made it 3-1 Welland, assisted by Liam Legault (4) and Max Arcuri (5). The Pacers added one late to make it a 3-2 Welland lead after the first period of play. Shots were even in the first' at 17 apiece.
The Pacers took a one goal lead 4-3 on a couple power play markers, but Kaivin Jones (1) with his first Junior B goal brought Welland back on even terms at 4-4, Joey Young (8) picked up the lone assist. The Pacers would add another before the period ended to give them a 5-4 lead after two periods. Although the Generals outshot the Pacers 20 to 14, they were outscored 3-1 in the frame.
Brayden Stearns (4) scored on the power play to tie the score at 5-5, Joey Young (9) and Owen Millar (16) picked up the assists early in the third. Welland took the lead on Joey Young's (12) goal with Owen Millar(17) picking up the lone assist. The General's third power play goal of the period, scored by Hunter Hidalgo(6) put the Gens up by two at 7-5, Joey Young(10) and Brayden Stearns (3) picked up assists on the goal. Welland's Kiaus Lalonde would shut the door on the Pacers' as he picks up his first ever Junior B win. Welland outshot Point Edward in the third period 19-14 and in the game overall 56-45.
00 Kiaus Lalonde makes one of his 40 saves in a 7-5 Welland win on Saturday night.
#20 Hunter Hidalgo opens the scoring for the Gens
#13 Herb Bryant of Welland just misses' as Pacer goalie Austin Dalgety manages to get a piece of the ball
#6 Joey Young scores the game winner for the Welland Generals.
Saturday May 11, 2024
BENGALS SINK CLAWS INTO GENS
The Hamilton Bengals who are hosting the Founders Cup in August pounced on the Gens early, taking a lead of 7-1 after one period of play. It was 5-0 Hamilton before the Gens got on the scoresheet on a goal by Braxton Bibeau (1) who was called up from the Pelham Raider Midgets for the game, Joey Young (6) and Mackenzie Taylor (1) another Raiders callup, picked up assists. The Bengals continued to take it to the Gens in the second, outscoring the Gens 6-2. Joey Young (10) with Liam Legault(2) and Xavier Esquimqux-Osawamick (1), a UAP from Sudbury U22 picked up the assists. Welland's second goal of the period scored by Liam Legault (3) with Owen Millar (13) picking up the lone assist. The Gens tightened the defense up in the third allowing 4 goals, while the offense managed a single goal off the stick of Brayden Stearns (3), assisted by Joey Young (7) and Owen Millar (14).
Welland next game is Saturday May 1 when they host the Point Edward Pacers, game time 7:00 PM and on Sunday May 12 they will host the Cambridge Highlanders, game time 7:00 PM, both game at the Welland Main Arena
Monday May 6, 2024
GENS COLLAPSE IN SECOND
The Welland Generals played host to the Wallaceburg Red Devils in their season opener on Saturday night looking for thir first win of the season after 4 straight loses on the road. The Gens started off well as they fought the Red Devls to a 3-3 even score after one period of play. Joey Young (9) got things started for the Gens with Owen Millar (11) and Max Arcuri (4) picking up assists to give Welland a 1-0 lead. A short handed goal by Wallaceburg even things up at 1-1. Wallaceburg took a 2-1 lead but Huntet Hidalgo(3) brought the Gens back to even terms at 2-2, Owen Millar (12) picked up the lone assist. The Gens took a 3-2 lead as Hunter Hidalgo (4) scored his second with Joey Young (4) assisting, but the red devils added one before the period ended to make it 3-3. The Gens faultered in the second as the Red Devils scored 4 to take a 7-3 lead and the Gens just couldn't get thier game back. Josh Calder (1) with his first of the year got one back for Welland with Joey Young (5) and Kiaus Lalonde (1) assisting, but the Red Devils added another 4 to take an 11-4 lead after two periods of play.
The Red Devils continued to pour it on scoring six times in the third. Liam Legault (2) managed to sandwich a goal in between to make in a 6-1 period for the Red Devils, making the final 17-5. Hunter Hidalgo (5) picked up the lone assist on the goal by Legault.
Kiaus Lalonde started the game for Welland allowing 11 goals on 45 shots in the 40 minutes he played. John Buck played the third period for the Gens allowing 6 gaols on 20 shots.
Welland's next game is Thursday May 9 when they travel to Hamilton to take on the Bengals before heading home games on Saturday vs Point Edward and then on Sunday vs Cambridge, both games begin at 7:00 PM.
Saturday May 4, 2023
GENS FALL TO REBELS
On Friday night the Welland Generals were at the ILA Arena to take on the Six Nation Rebels looking for a win before heading home to take on the Wallaceburg Red Devils in their season opener on Saturday night. Things did not go well for the Wellanders as they fell behind 7-2 after one period of play. Owen Miller (2) assisted by Brayden Stearns (2) and Max Arcuri (3) scored the Gens first goal, while Max Arcuri (2) scored Welland second goal with Kaivin Jone (3) and Brian Curtis (1) picking up the assists. The didn't fair much better in the second as they were out scored 7-1 with Owen Millar (3) picking up the lone Gen's goal, Luke Dickson (2) and Kaivin Jones (3) picked up the assists. The Gens kept the third period much closer allowing only three goals, but were unable to put one past Nations goaltender Ryder Johnson, losing the game 17-3. Gen's goalie Kiaus Lalonde stopped 53 of the 70 shots he faced.
Saturday April 27, 2024
GENS COME UP SHORT IN GUELPH
It was a a new day for the Generals who looked to put the first two games behind them. The Gens were looking to come out of Guelph with their first win of the season, but the young Generals fouind themselves trailing the Regals 3-1 after the first period. Joey Young (5) scored the Gens lone goal of the period with Owen Millar (6) picking up the lone assist.The Generals got to work in the second, as Brayden Stearns (1) with his first Junior goals scored to make it a 3-2 Guelph lead, Joey Young (3) and Owen Millar (7) drew the asssists on the goal. The Gens evened the score at 3-3 with Garrett Liddiard's (1) first Junior B goal,on a pass from Liam Legault (1). Joey Young's (6) unassisted power play goal gave the Generals their first lead of the season 4-3. Welland jumped ahead 5-3 on Brayden Strean's(2) goal with Owen Millar (8) picking up the assist. Guelph cut Welland's lead to 5-4 on Sam Savery's goal, but the Gens got another power play goal from Joey Young(7), his third of the game with Ben Bartley (3) picking up the assist, to take a 6-4 lead after 40 minutes. It was the Gens best period so far this year, as they outscored the Regals 5-1 in the period. The Regals would tie the game 6-6 before the midway point and the Generals showed some grit regaining their 2 goal lead with a little over 6 mins left. Garrett Liddiar (2) made it 7-6 Welland, with Owen Millar (9) picking up the assist. Joey Young (8), who's off to a good start to the season, upped the score to 8-6 Welland with just over six minutes to play, Owen Millar (10), who is also having a good start, picking up his 10th assist of the year. “This point in the game is where we need to learn to close out," says Gens Head Coach Roman Hill. "If we have them with their backs against the wall, we need to make sure they don’t get any room. This being such a rookie lead team, you can see the inexperience in these situations.” is what Coach Hill had to say about the final 5 minutes of the game. Guelph scored to short handed goals in less than 40 seconds to tie the game before ultimately scoring the game winner with 2:18 remaining. The Gens would pull Kiaus Lalonde in a last minute in an effort to tie, but came up just short. “These guys are making efforts and putting themselves out there. They may be young but these young men are learning. This is a lesson on how we need to finish games and close out. I’m proud of what they accomplished tonight, they didn’t come into the locker room after being down 3-1 with a losing mentality. They fully believed they could compete. The energy I felt was completely different then years past. This isn’t the finished product by any means but they showed me something tonight.. and that’s heart.” said Coach Hill.
The Gens were lead by Joey Young with 4 goals and 1 assist and Owen Millar with 5 assists. Brayden Stearns scored not only his 1st JrB goal but his second and Garrett Liddiard followed suit with 2 goals. Kiaus Lalonde was excellent in net stopping 52/61 on the night. The Generals travel to Six Nations Friday to take on the rebels at the ILA 8pm.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
GENS DROP ANOTHER IN WALLACEBURG
The Gens headed out early Saturday morning to Wallaceburg in hopes of picking up a win, but it was not to be, as the hometown Red Devils came away with a 15 - 1 win. Wallaceburg outscored the Gens 3-0 in the first 7-1 in the second and 3-0 in the third. The Gens managed 52 shots on Waukiigen Shognosh but only managed to put one behid him, that coming off the stick of 'AP' Max Accuri (1) with assists going to Joey Young (2) and Owen Millar (5). Gens goaltenders Kiaus Lalonde faced 60 shots stopping 49 and John Buck faced 12 shots stopping 8.
Gens nex game is Friday April 26 when they travel to Guelph to take on the Regals, game time is 8:00 PM
Friday April 19, 2024
GENS DROP SEASON OPENER IN LONDON
Last night the Welland Generals were on the road in London to take on the London Blue Devils, but the outcome was not what they were looking for. The Gens came out of the first period even with the Blue Devils at 3-3. London opened the scoring on a short handed goal from Kahelot Powless. Owen Millar (1) with his first Junior goal even the score at 1-1, Hunter Hidalgo(1) and Luke Dickson(1) picked up the assists. Joey Young(1) gave the Gens the lead at 2-1, a power play goal with Hunter Hidalgo(2) and Kaivin Jones(1) assisting. Another short handed goal by the Blue Devils evened the match at 2-2. The Gens took a 3-2 lead as Joey Young(2) scored with Hunter Hidalgo(2) and Max Accuri(1) picking up assists. Powless scored his second of the game for the Blue Devils in the last minute of the period to even the score at 3-3 after the first. The Blue Devils out shot the Gens 21-16 in the period.
The second period was all Blue Devils as they pumped 30 shots on Gens goaltender Kiaus Lalonde scoring 8 times while the Gens scored twice on 11 shots, as the Blue Devils lead 11-5 after two periods of play. Joey Young(3) with his third of the game assited by Hunter Hidalgo(4) and Owen Millar(1) scored Welland's first in the second. Welland's second goal in the period scored by Liam Legault(1) with Max Accuri(2) and Owen Millar(2) picking up assists.
The Blue Devils scored the first three goals of the third to take a 14-5 lead. Hunter Hidalgo(1) with his first Junior goal made it 14-6 with Kaivin Jones(2) and Owen Millar(3) picking up the assists. Hidalgo(2) made it 14-7 with his second of the night, Owen Millar(4) and Joey Young(1) picked up the helpers. After the Blue Devils made it 15-7, Joey Young(4) with his fourth of the game made it 15-8, with Brayden Stearns(1) picking up the lone assist. London would add a couple more to make the final 17-8 in London's favour. Welland's goaltender Kiaus Lalonde played a strong game for the Gens stopping 55 of the 72 shots he faced. The Gens managed 38 shots on Blue Devils goalie Blaine Powless.
Next game for the Gens is Saturday when they travel to Wallaceburg to take on the Red Devils in a 4:00 PM start.
Thursday April 18, 2024
GENS OPEN 2024 SEASON ON THE ROAD IN LONDON
The Welland Gens first four game of the season will be on the road. The Gens travel to London today to take on the London Blue Devils to begin the 2024 season. Returning for the Gens this season are Joey Young, Josh Calder, Evan Williams and Liam Legault. Game time at the Nichol's Arena in London is 8:00 PM.
Monday April 1, 2023
SEASON FAST APPROACHING
The OLA Jr B Season is fast approaching and Coaching staff of Roman Hill and Matt Skinner are piecing together their team for the April 18th season opener in London against the London Blue Devils. With one official tryput left, the coaching staff have anounced thier first signings of the 2024 campain. SIgned are returning players Joey Young, Josh Calder and Evan Williams. Also signed are newcomers Joshua Brophy and Luke Dickson and Nico Longboat.
Sunday March 17, 2024
FINAL TRYOUT SESSIONS
SATURDAY MARCH 30 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Haig Bowl in St. Catharines
SATURDAY APRIL 6 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Haig Bowl in St. Catharines
