South Muskoka clinches John Klinck Award

GRAVENHURST, ON ? What a difference a year makes, this once struggling team in the 2006-2007 season is now the proud owners of a nice piece of hardware.

Last night after defeating the Minden RiverKings five to one at home the Shield have officially clinched the John Klinck Award. The John Klinck Award is awarded annually to the regular-season point champion of the GMHL and as of last night that is the South Muskoka Shield with seventy-five points.

It?s quite an accomplishment since in the 2006-2007 season the Shield only posted four wins and was knocked out of the playoffs in four games. In 2007-2008 the Shield showed to be much better as they posted nineteen wins.

This season looks like it could be the year of the shield as they have only lost four games and are one of the top teams in the GMHL.