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Dragons drop two over weekend

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It was a tough weekend for the Dragons with two highly competitive games under their belt.
The Dragons hosted the Whitecourt Wolverines on Saturday, October 19 in front of 811 fans.
After a scoreless first period, Aiden Connell put the Dragons on the scoreboard 7:14 into the second period. The Dragons held the lead until the three-minute mark of the third period when the Wolverines tied it up. Just 50 seconds later Trip Jensen scored his first of the season to put the Dragons back up 2-1.
A late-game hooking penalty and an unsportsmanlike conduct call gave Whitecourt the advantage. They put away two powerplay goals to tie and then win, 3-2.
On Sunday afternoon, October 20 the Dragons headed down the highway to take on the Olds Grizzlys. So far this season they have met twice and split these games.
It was an uneventful game. Olds scored just 1:43 into the game and held on to that lead until there were just 57 seconds left, and they struck again on the empty net.
The Dagons have a busy weekend to prepare for. They are heading to Grand Prairie on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26 to play a back-to-back match versus the Grande Prairie Storm, and then on Sunday, they are in Whitecourt to play the Wolverines. The Dragons aren’t in the Dragon’s Den until November 1 when they play the Drayton Valley Thunder.


Dragons split opening weekend

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Just two games into the season, and it appears the Dragons and Olds Grizzlys are developing a bit of a rivalry.
The Dragons opened the regular season on the road on Friday night, September 13, against the Olds Grizzlys. The two teams met in the preseason and split games, with the Olds Grizzys eaking out a 2-1 win, and then the Dragons dominating 10-0.
On Friday night, the Grizzlys opened the scoring at the midway point, but Bradley Gallo scored five minutes later on the powerplay. Olds scored 30 seconds later to take the lead, but less than a minute later Devon Winder tied it back up, and Gallo put the Dragons up 3-2 to end the first period.
Olds opened the scoring in the second, but Aiden Connell quickly followed it up, and then Nathan Hawkins scored shorthanded to put the Dragons up 5-3 after two.
Luca Dufour added to the Dragons’ lead on the powerplay, followed by a goal from Josh Diegel. Gallo finished up his hattrick at the 14:30 mark of the third period. Olds scored one more, but Diegel added his second with 1:09 left as the Dragons went on to a 9-4 win.
On Saturday night, 733 Dragons fans filled the Drumheller Memorial Arena for the home opener. The Dragons were leading after the first period with a goal from Ellis Mieyete. The Grizzlys evened it up at the midway point of the second, but Diegel scored his third of the season, putting the Dragons up 2-1. Olds stepped it up in the third period and outshot the Dragons 12-5. It yielded two goals, resulting in a 3-2 win for the Grizzlys.
The Dragons host the Lloydminster Bobcats this Friday, September 20, and then on Saturday, head to Drayton Valley to take on the Thunder.

Pickleball League formed for summer play

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    The game of pickleball has been growing exponentially across the globe and right here in the valley. At the same time, the skill level is going up and now a casual league has formed to get more time on the court and to hone their skills.
    Gabriel Chicoine, who has a background in tennis has formed a Drumheller Pickleball League, which allows for beginners as well as more competitive players. They play at the DVSS Courts.
    “My goal is to help grow the sport and have more people playing,” he tells the Mail.
     There is league play on Friday and Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. He is keeping the league casual. Players can come once or for all the sessions, he just asks that they preregister.
    There is a beginner category to make it inclusive for those just learning the game. Additionally, those starting out can attend a short clinic at 12:30 p.m. on league days to learn the basic skills. Paul Rosgen has been helping out with the clinic sessions.
    Chicoine tells the Mail they have secured sponsorship from Tim Hortons and are looking for others who may wish to come forward with prizes. He has also secured medals and trophies.
    The League just completed Week two of competition and will continue until August 25.
    To sign up for weekly play contact Chicoine at gabrielchicoine@hotmail.com


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