Americans Season Underway

The Orangeville Americans have dropped the puck on the 2013/14 GMHL season. The Americans have played two games thus far; their season opener against the expansion Toronto Predators and their own home opener against the Bradford Bulls. A victory against the Predators and a loss against the Bulls has the Americans sitting at .500 through the opening week.

Orangeville gave the Predators a rude welcoming to the GMHL. Orangeville handed Toronto a 4-2 loss in their first game as a franchise. The Toronto club plays out of the former Maple Leaf Gardens. The opening ceremonies were stellar to say the least.

Three year veteran Mike Kurek took the ceremonial puck drop courtesy of former Maple Leaf stars Darryl Sittler, Ken Dryden and John McDermott. After which, all three came into the Americans visiting dressing room to shake hands with the players. A special experience for the boys, one they will surely not forget.

As previously mentioned, the Americans took the game 4-2 from the Predators. Veteran goaltender Alex Zion got the start in goal and did not disappoint. He made 48 saves and was named first star of the game for Orangeville. Goal scorers for the Americans included: Nelson Stoneham, Daniel Hussey, Brandon Martin and Griffin Waters. All are newcomers to the Americans squad.

Last night (Sept 11) the Americans opened their brand new home Alder Arena and hosted the Bradford Bulls. This game was the first of a home-and-home series between the clubs. Once again, Alex Zion had a stellar performance between the pipes, but it was not enough as the Bulls defeated the Americans 5-3. Rookie Josh Gonzalez scored two goals in the contest while Evan Bryk notched a single.

Orangeville will hit the road for two games this week against the South Muskoka Shield and the afore mentioned Bradford Bulls. This before returning home next Wednesday, September 18th to play the Bobcaygeon Bucks. Puck drop next Wednesday will be 7:30PM at Alder Arena. Come on out and show your support!