Holidays 2021 - New Ice Times

 Dec 16, 2021 NEW ICE TIME NOTICE: 

New times for these 2 games Dec 22 & Dec 29 2021. 

The ice times are 7:30pm, 8:30PM & 9:30PM

Puffer Trade Tracker 2021

Tracking all the Puffer Trades and Free Agent Signings in Real Time. 

Oct. 3, 2021 7.30pm   M&Ms aquire Paul Johnstone

Oct. 3, 2021 7.30pm   Earth & Power acquire Peter Algera

Oct. 3, 2021 7.30pm   Earth & Power acquire Vito Fera

Puffer 2021-22 Rosters Posted

 Teams and schedule are posted for the 2021-22 Season.

Welcome to new team sponsor!

Puffer Season Resumes!

 Puffer Hockey Resumes August 4, 2021

Wed Aug 4,      9-11:15

Fri Aug 6,         7:30-9:45

Wed Aug 11,    9-11:15

Wed Aug 18,    9-11:15

Wed Aug 25,    9-11:15

Super Saturday

Sat Aug 28, 1-3:30

2021 COVID Interuptus Season Team Pictures

 

Puffer Hockey Postponed....again....whatever...

 

COVID Interuptus Part 27 

The Province of Ontario announced the implementation of an emergency brake effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. for 28 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

• The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre will be closed.
• The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre is closed, bringing the walking program to an end. The facility will remain an active vaccination hub by appointment only through the online Provincial booking system. 

Puffer Hockey is Back!

The revised COVID Interuptus remainder of the schedule has been updated. 

If all goes well we will continue till we have completed the season with Super Saturday being on May 8, barring any more interruptions.

Puffer Hockey restarted on  Feb 17, 2021  at 9:00 with where we left off with the Dec. 30/20 game. 

Yellow Zone Update for Puffer Hockey

Update from City of Owen Sound about Yellow Zone & Ice Rentals  

Nov 19, 2020  re: rising number of COVID-19 cases in Grey-Bruce and what this might mean for ice rentals at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre.

City Staff has consulted with Public Health about what might happen if our region moves into the yellow zone of Ontario’s new COVID-19 Response Framework and how this may affect our facility.

Public Health has confirmed that if our region moves into a yellow zone, ice rental operations at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in Owen Sound would not be impacted. 

A Safety Plan and signed Conditions of Use document continue to be a requirement for all rentals. Rental agreement holders must continue to be vigilant and track participation including dates, names and phone numbers. We understand these requirements may have seemed cumbersome at the time, but having these completed as part of our rental process from the beginning has ensured that facility use will not be impacted for users.

We cannot stress the importance of following Public Health guidelines strongly enough. 

Masks are mandatory. Keep your distance. Wash and disinfect your hands regularly.

Puck Drops September 30, 2020

 2020-2021 Season Starts September 30 

Teams and Schedule are Posted

Good day Puffer hockey players;

Just a reminder that our season opener is this Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 p.m. at the JMRRC.

Please also remember to bring your jersey/socks from last season.

Check the website for the schedule and rosters.

The format for this season is a bit different than usual because of covid.

We will have 7 skaters and one goalie per team. Play will be 4 on 4 for 30 minutes so it should be fast paced action.

The first penalty assessed a team is a 3 minute penalty served in the penalty box. If a second penalty is assessed during that time to the same team, the opposing team will add a player to the ice giving them a 5 on 3 advantage. This is to ensure the penalty box is not over crowded. In the instance of a third penalty while the first two are being served a penalty shot will be the punishment.

At this time players are asked to come to hockey partially dressed. Dressing rooms will be available for putting on skates, helmet etc. After the game each team has 20 minutes to get showered and dressed in their street clothes and exit the building.

We are looking forward to a fun season. During these trying times we need to have some normalcy and the exercise afforded by hockey. We ask each player to adhere to the regulations/conditions of play put forth by the city and public health so that we may continue to enjoy our activities.

Let’s make this a fun, memorable season.    

Registration for 2020/2021 Season

 Good day Puffer Hockey players and potential players.

Registration for the upcoming 2020/2021 season will be on

Wednesday September 16, 6:30-8:00 pm

Under the tent at East Side Mario’s.

Fees will be $425. for 26 games.

Registration is vital this season so we know what our numbers are going to be so we can formulate our “return to play” plan for the city and public health.

For more on City of Owen Soound Ice Rentals COVID-19 Conditions of Use

https://forms.owensound.ca/Ice-Rentals-COVID-19-Conditions-of-Use

Puffer Summer 2020 Executive Update

Hello Puffers.

We hope you are all healthy and looking to play hockey. 

The executive have met a couple of times since Covid cancelled the rest of our season.

We’ve been talking to a few players and the consensus so far is that guys would like to complete the season. 

We have 2 playoff games left and Super Saturday.

What do you think?

Give us your opinion on the season. 

Should we conclude the 2019-2020 season or should we just start fresh with the 2020-2021 season?

We are hoping the facilities will be fully open for at least 25 participants (the number we require for 2 full teams, 2 referees and 1 timekeeper) by the first of September.

Comment with your thoughts.

Puffer Season Suspended to April 3

The city of Owen Sound has cancelled all ice rentals till April 3...resulting in the suspension of the puffer season. Stay tuned for more details. 

Ice Time Changes

Please note the following:
9:00 and 10:00 games for March 11, 18 and 25
will be moved to 8:00 and 9:00.  Tell your team mates! 

Updated 3/13 - The city of Owen Sound has cancelled all ice rentals till April 3...resulting in the suspension of the puffer season. Stay tuned for more details. 

Puffer - On the road to Super Saturday!

Round 1 2020

Frank "Dukes" Morris

Puffer Trade Tracker 2019-202

Check here for Complete coverage of all Puffer trade action - track activity by all your favourite Puffer teams and players at the Trade Deadline and beyond.

Puffer Trade Tracker Headlines

Muir for Glaiser classic example of trade working out for both teams. 11:14 | 1 MONTH AGO
Pridham explains why he waived no-trade clause to join Byers  11:14 | 1 WEEK AGO
Great Lakes GM doesn't expect any more major trades this season 11:14 | 2 WEEKS AGO
Byers and M&M made “good old-fashioned hockey trade” 11:14 | 3 WEEKS AGO

'Great Lakes aren't rebuilding they're reloading' in Muir trade 11:14 | 1 WEEK AGO

November 2019 Trades

Great Lakes acquires Ed Muir 
Thom Construction acquires Brent Glaiser
Byers acquires James Pridham
Hobart acquires Jason Hill
Great Lakes acquires Les Fry
M&M acquires Andrew Robertson
Byers acquires Joe Carter 

Out due to Injury
Dustin Fisher from Great Lakes
Tim Currie from M&M